Policy & Law

FOIA Backlog at OPM Swells Sevenfold as Staff Cuts Slow Government Transparency Efforts

The agency that manages federal workforce data saw its information specialist ranks cut by more than half while processing times for simple requests doubled to over 84 days.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Alabama Holds Second Primary Tuesday, Leading to Confusion, Concerns About Low Turnout

The unusual scheduling comes amid ongoing redistricting disputes and voter confusion over when and where to cast ballots.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Progressives Could Score Major Wisconsin Governor Primary Win Tuesday as National Figures Stay Quiet

Front-runner Francesca Hong faces questions from some progressive leaders about her messaging and electability in a battleground state Trump won by under 30,000 votes.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

ICE Puts Ankle Monitors on Haitian Migrants After TPS Expiration

Roughly 350,000 Haitians lost temporary protected status after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to terminate the program.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

A Year In, Thousands of Armed Troops Have Quietly Become a Fixture of D.C. Life

The expanded military presence around the Capitol and downtown Washington marks a significant shift from previous post-inauguration deployments that typically drew down within months.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Flock Cameras Draw Standing-Room-Only Crowd in Greenwood

Residents heard from Flock Safety representatives as both supporters and critics of the license plate reader program voiced their positions at Monday's City Council meeting.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Lawmakers Split on U.S. Disaster Aid Role as Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 132

Congressional debate intensifies over foreign emergency assistance mechanisms, with progressives pushing for swift aid and conservatives demanding oversight reforms.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Announces She Is Freezing Her Eggs, Calls Decision 'Privileged'

The New York Democrat previously faced criticism for comments suggesting young people should question having children in the context of climate concerns.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Democrat AGs Should Lose Fight to Keep CNN Leftist

RealClearPolitics Opinion Column Argues State Attorneys General Overreach in Bid to Restrict News Network's Political Labeling

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Fauci Made Mistakes, But His Persecution Is a Travesty

The former NIAID director faces continued scrutiny from Republican lawmakers who say he overstepped his authority during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 4 min read