Policy & Law

Graham Platner's Resurfaced Reddit Posts Criticizing Army Soldiers Become Campaign Issue in Maine Senate Race

The Democratic Senate nominee called the Army 'absolute trash' and wrote that a Purple Heart recipient wounded by the Taliban 'didn't deserve to live.'

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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DHS Says ICE Has No Relationship With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions

The announcement comes after Acting Director Todd Lyons acknowledged in April that HSI uses commercial spyware to target terrorists and fentanyl traffickers.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

DNC's 2024 Election Autopsy Draws Scrutiny over Author's Past Albany Ties

The 192-page report, criticized for omitting key issues like Gaza and Biden's withdrawal, was crafted by a strategist linked to New York's troubled Obama-era Senate majority.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Maine Senate Candidate Platner Says Trump Needs to Be Impeached, Removed From Office

The Democratic challenger leads Sen. Collins by 7 points in a new poll while calling for impeachment proceedings if Democrats win Senate majority.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Michael Steele Questions DNC Autopsy Report Timing After Party Releases Flawed Analysis of 2024 Losses

Former RNC chair joins Democratic critics in calling the delayed report a self-inflicted wound ahead of November midterm elections.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Trump Celebrates Colbert Departure, Calling Late-Night Host 'Finally Gone'

Critics allege presidential influence over Paramount Skydance merger and $16M settlement played role in cancellation decision.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Champions Bid to Nix Clock Changes by Adopting Permanent Daylight Saving Time

The Sunshine Protection Act was folded into a larger vehicle bill that advanced out of committee on a 48-1 vote, drawing bipartisan support.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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NYC GOP Hopeful Says Mamdani 'Running City Into the Ground' as Taxes, Crime Fears Fuel Backlash

Caroline Shinkle, running in New York's deep-blue 12th District to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, says conservative principles are needed to reverse the city's decline.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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As Voters Prioritize Cost of Living, Democrats Evolve Abortion Messaging in Midterm Races

Campaign ad spending on abortion has dropped nearly fourfold since January compared to the same period in 2024, as economic concerns dominate voter priorities.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Ex-Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Says He Believes He's Owed Tens of Millions From DOJ Fund

The $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund has drawn criticism from Capitol police officers who sued over concerns rioters could benefit, while Senate Republicans stalled unrelated legislation in response.

By James Callahan · Friday, May 22, 2026 · 5 min read