Policy & Law

Burrito Debate Rips Open GOP Civil War on Affordability: 'We Will Lose, and Deserve It'

The dispute over a college student's viral complaint about $20 burritos has exposed deep divisions within the Republican Party over economic messaging to younger voters.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, August 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Nigerian President Hails Largest Ever Single-Day Rescue as 308 Abductees Freed in Country's North

The operation rescued 163 people from Kwara state and 145 from Niger state, marking what officials call a historic security milestone.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Sanders Asks AI Giants to Pause Development, Warning of Congressional Intervention

The Vermont independent senator cited recent cybersecurity breaches as justification for urging OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to halt progress on advanced AI systems.

By James Callahan · Monday, August 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Katie Miller Defends Ocasio-Cortez's Egg Freezing Decision, Praises Choice To Preserve Fertility

The unexpected public support from a conservative media personality for the Democratic congresswoman highlights shifting dynamics around reproductive autonomy.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, August 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Ocasio-Cortez Describes Hong's Past Positions as 'Crazy' in Wisconsin Governor Race Interview

The progressive congresswoman quoted a New York City Council member while discussing Democratic candidate Francesca Hong's prior stances during an ABC News interview.

By James Callahan · Monday, August 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

The Democratic Party's Next Ideological Showdown Heads to Minnesota

Minnesota Democrats will choose between progressive Rep. Angie Craig and pragmatic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan as the party seeks direction after 2024 election losses.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Taylor Farms Recalls Jalapeno Products after Salmonella Outbreak

The voluntary recall affects multiple products distributed across several states, with federal health officials investigating the source of contamination.

By Diane Park · Monday, August 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

SCREEN Act Would Require Adult Content Sites to Verify Users Are Adults Before Accessing Material

The bill passed the House and awaits Senate action, with 81 percent of Americans surveyed supporting federal age verification requirements for pornographic websites.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Former Rival Set to Stand Trial in Tupac Shakur Murder Case After Three Decades

Duane Davis, once a central figure in the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry, faces murder charges decades after Shakur's 1996 killing.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, August 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Max Miller Almost Certain to Continue November Campaign as Ohio Ballot Deadline Passes

The Ohio deadline for replacing candidates on November ballots has passed, leaving the embattled Republican congressman with no official path off the ticket.

By Diane Park · Monday, August 10, 2026 · 3 min read