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
Policy & Law

NYC Mayor Mamdani Backs Bill Targeting Amazon Delivery Contractors While City Uses Similar Model

The Delivery Protection Act would require Amazon to employ last-mile workers directly, but questions have emerged about whether City Hall itself uses similar contractor arrangements.

By James Callahan · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

FBI Had Evidence Swalwell Received Illegal Donations From Suspected Chinese Spy, Memos Show

The memos reveal a decade-old counterintelligence case involving a woman with direct ties to China's intelligence service who allegedly provided illicit campaign contributions and interns to the California Democrat.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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Far-Left Politicians Continue Using ActBlue as 88-Year-Old Disputes Nearly $150,000 in Donations

The dispute involves more than 15,000 contributions attributed to a Michigan woman over six years, while congressional investigations into the platform's fraud safeguards continue.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Simple Reason Gas Prices Could Cost GOP November

Economists and political strategists point to historical patterns linking fuel costs to incumbent party losses in midterm elections.

By James Callahan · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Ex-Minister Allegedly Living in Transnistria While Evading Polish Prosecution

Marcin Romanowski, a PiS parliament member and former deputy to Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, has requested safe conduct from Warsaw court while located in the unrecognized region.

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

Ocasio-Cortez Shares Fertility Journey on Social Media as Democrats Emphasize Authenticity

The New York Democrat has documented her egg-freezing process for her 9.6 million Instagram followers, part of a broader party strategy to connect with voters through personal storytelling.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Burnham and Albanese Find Common Ground in Rugby League as Both Leaders Court Working-Class Voters

The British prime minister and Australian counterpart bonded over their shared love of the working-class sport during an introductory call, at a time when both face challenges from right-wing populists.

By Diane Park · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Democrats' Pick in Wisconsin Shows a Shift in Priorities

The party's nominee for an upcoming special election reflects changing electoral strategy, according to party officials and analysts.

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

At Quasi-Public Private Schools, 100% of Students Rely on Tuition Vouchers With Limited Accountability

ProPublica investigation finds Wisconsin's 39 fully voucher-funded private schools received $87 million in public money with fewer transparency requirements than traditional public schools.

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