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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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More Republican-Led States Move to Restrict Student IDs for Voting Access

The legislation targets college student identification cards as valid voter ID, with supporters citing election integrity and critics warning it suppresses young voter turnout.

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