Policy & Law

Hawaii Battles Strong Winds and Rain as Hurricane Lala Threat Looms

The Category 2 storm is expected to bring dangerous conditions to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend, officials say.

By James Callahan · Sunday, August 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Viral 2018 Debate Clip Between Charlie Kirk and Hasan Piker Resurfaces, Sparking Free Speech debate

The exchange at Politicon saw Kirk challenge Piker on why he doesn't live his stated communist principles as the streamer revealed he was making $60,000 a year.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

CBS News Chief Correspondent Matt Gutman Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations in Lawsuit by Former ABC Colleague

Samira Said, a former ABC News field producer, filed the suit Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging discrimination, hostile work environment harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Largest Cyclospora Outbreak in U.S. History Linked to Sewage-Irrigated Produce

With 22,000 sickened and two deaths in Michigan, public health researchers say federal food safety standards have not kept pace with agricultural water reuse practices.

By Diane Park · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

New York Magazine Fires Ross Barkan Over Plagiarism Findings; 67 Columns Found With Improper Attribution

The left-leaning columnist, who had written critically of Ben Shapiro and the Daily Wire before being accused of lifting a Washington Post reporter's work, will join The Nation in September.

By James Callahan · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Senator Tommy Tuberville Says He Uses ChatGPT for Medicare, Medicaid Questions on Long Drives

The Alabama Republican, currently running for governor, told the Washington Post he uses the chatbot to discuss policy questions while traveling across the state.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Joe Rogan, Shane Gillis Debate Capitalism, Healthcare on Podcast — Critics Question Framing of Policy Positions

The influential comedians called communism 'the gayest sh*t ever' while arguing simultaneously for taxpayer-funded healthcare and criticizing billionaire wealth concentration.

By Diane Park · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Hawaii Braces for Potential First Direct Hurricane Hit in 34 Years as Emergency Officials Monitor Developing Storm

The state has not faced a direct hurricane landfall since 1992, and officials are urging residents across multiple islands to complete preparations before conditions deteriorate.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

George Gallup Jr. Discusses Limitations of Election Polling on Meet the Press Archive

The polling expert and son of survey research pioneer George Gallup argues that polls measure public sentiment at a moment in time rather than forecast outcomes.

By James Callahan · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Bill Maher Condemns Reported Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln as Ship Set to Return From Deployment

Comedian's criticism comes after Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced the aircraft carrier would return to the U.S. amid reports of food shortages and maintenance issues.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 3 min read