Policy & Law

Private Jet Crash on Texas Highway Leaves One Dead, Five Injured as Bystanders Heroically Intervene

Federal investigators including the FBI and NTSB are examining what caused a NetJets-operated Cessna Citation Latitude to crash-land on Loop 20 in Laredo.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Hungarian Parliament Approves Eight-Year Limit for Prime Ministers, Blocking Orban Return

The constitutional amendment passed by PM Peter Magyar's two-thirds majority effectively ends any future bid by the former leader who served 16 years in office.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Hungary Parliament Approves Constitutional Amendment Capping PM Terms at Two Four-Year Stints

The amendment, passed Monday, also disbands public trusts holding billions in assets that extended former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political influence.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

EU Transparency Watchdog Suspends Orbán-Backed MCC Brussels From Lobbyist Database

The suspension stems from allegations that the think tank failed to disclose financial information, including its funding sources.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Aisha Wahab Projected to Advance to Runoff in Race for Swalwell's California Congressional Seat

The state senator will face off against another candidate as Democrats compete to succeed Eric Swalwell, who is running for a different office.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Top SPLC Official Allegedly Funneled $1.2M to Neo-Nazi Informant Who Was Secret Romantic Partner, DOJ Says

The Department of Justice filed a superseding indictment against the civil rights organization accusing it of using donor funds to support extremist groups through a shell company.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Skilled Labor Shortage Fuels Housing Affordability Crisis, Industry Leaders Warn

The construction industry faces a monthly shortfall of 250,000 workers as builders call for immigration reform and workforce development investments.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Some 'Lost Canadians' Told to Surrender New Citizenship Certificates Amid Review

Letters from Canada's immigration ministry say recipients may not be entitled to citizenship despite recently being granted certificates under the new Lost Canadians law.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Cornell Student Turns Down Interview, Saying 'Not Interested in Working for a Jew'

The incident involving NYC startup VryfID highlights ongoing concerns about antisemitism in hiring practices on college campuses.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Brian Schwalb Wins Democratic Nomination for Attorney General in District of Columbia

Schwalb, a former federal prosecutor and civil rights litigator, secured the nomination ahead of the November general election to succeed current AG Brian Frosh.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 3 min read