Policy & Law

Mike Johnson Criticizes Hakeem Jeffries Over DSA-Backed Primary Wins in New York

The House Speaker pointed to three incumbent defeats in his Democratic counterpart's home state as evidence of an intraparty civil war.

By James Callahan · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Fauci Declines to Sit for Transcribed Interview With Sen. Ron Johnson

Former COVID-19 czar's attorneys say he will continue asserting Fifth Amendment rights in response to Senate inquiry into pandemic response.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

USS Lincoln: Performance for the Ages

The carrier's deployment highlights growing US naval presence in contested waters as Indo-Pacific tensions rise.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

ICE Departs Mexican National Convicted of Child Sex Abuse After Prison Sentence in Virginia

Marcelo Vasquez Reyna, a Mexican national who entered the country illegally, was deported after serving time for crimes against his teenage daughter; Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger's immigration policies are drawing criticism.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Milwaukee's Latest Election Mess a Bit of History Repeating

Wisconsin's largest city faces new election administration challenges, echoing past controversies that have sparked bipartisan scrutiny over voting access and ballot integrity.

By James Callahan · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

DOJ Issues Final Rule Creating Pathway to Restore Federal Gun Rights

The policy establishes a case-by-case review requiring applicants to demonstrate they do not pose a public safety threat, while keeping violent felons and sex offenders presumptively ineligible.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

LA Teachers Patrol Neighborhoods for ICE Agents Before School, Drawing DHS Rebuke

The voluntary patrols organized by educators in Los Angeles come as the school district expands legal and support services for immigrant families.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

DSA Leader Welcomes Chinese Communist Party Delegation in New York, Outlines Group's Political Goals

Ahmed Husain, a member of DSA's National Political Committee, described China as 'an incredible positive vision of socialism' during the event with CCP officials.

By James Callahan · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

DHS Defends Investigating Agency Critics and Issuing Warning Notices

The agency says the notifications are informational, not punitive, but civil liberties groups argue the practice has a chilling effect on free speech.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Mamdani Pushes Delivery Protection Act Requiring Amazon to Hire Workers Directly

The legislation would mandate that last-mile delivery and warehouse workers be employed as full-time employees rather than contractors.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 3 min read