Policy & Law

Buc-ee's to Open Westernmost Location Soon With More New Stores on the Way

The Texas-based convenience store chain will open its first Arizona location in Goodyear, marking a significant milestone in its national expansion strategy.

By Diane Park · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

America at 250 Is Riven With Doubt and Pessimism, NBC News Poll Shows

A record-low 33% of Americans say they are extremely proud to be American as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Poll Finds Americans Pessimistic About Nation's Future Ahead of 250th Birthday, With Deep Distrust in Institutions

The NBC News survey shows a record-low 33% feel extremely proud to be American and 78% say the American Dream is further out of reach.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Marks 80th Birthday as Sitting President, Reflecting on Unconventional Political Journey

The president celebrated with fireworks and a UFC event on the South Lawn as he becomes the first commander-in-chief born in the Baby Boomer era to reach this milestone from office.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Arlington Mayor Defends Stadium Subsidies as World Cup Arrives in Texas

The $8.5 million World Cup investment is expected to be reimbursed by state and federal partners, but critics question whether residents benefit from public stadium spending.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Rainn Wilson Says Partisan Hypocrisy Is Fueling America's Divisions, Argues 'The Office' Couldn't Be Made Today

The actor appeared on Capitol Hill alongside Democratic and Republican lawmakers to promote a Baha'i-backed initiative aimed at bridging political polarization.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Supreme Court's Docket Loaded as Decision Season Nears Climax

With about 20 cases remaining, justices are weighing decisions on birthright citizenship, presidential firing power and transgender athlete bans.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Policy Debate Emerges Over AI Romantic Companions as Studies Show Rising Usage Among Young Adults

Research from the Institute for Family Studies finds 15% of young adults in relationships regularly interact with AI chatbots simulating partners, sparking bipartisan concern over societal implications.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

White House South Lawn Unveils 92-Foot UFC Arena, Drawing Both Praise and Scrutiny

The temporary 'Claw' structure with 4,000 seats features corporate sponsors including Polymarket, Morgan & Morgan, and Bud Light, visible across the Washington skyline at night.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

A 1938 Dorothy L. Sayers Speech on Feminism Resurfaces, Sparking Debate Over Her Prescient Critique of Women's Liberation

The British mystery novelist's remarks to a women's society in Oxford argue that feminism risked copying male 'failings and absurdities' rather than forging its own path.

By Diane Park · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4 min read