Policy & Law

Dem Calls For DHS Funding After Synagogue Terror Attack But Rewind 24 Hours

Sen. Elissa Slotkin backed DHS funding one day after joining Senate Democrats in blocking a bill to fund the department amid an ongoing budget dispute over ICE.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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FBI Trained Michigan Temple How to Stop Shooter Six Weeks Before Attack

ASAPP training at Temple Israel included run, hide, fight drills; armed security engaged attacker, preventing mass casualty event.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Grenell Exits Kennedy Center; Trump Picks Floca as New Executive Director

Matt Floca, currently vice president of operations, will succeed Grenell pending Board approval, as the institution faces ongoing controversy over board changes and planned reconstruction.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Mamdani Celebrates $2.1 Million Court Judgment Against Bronx Landlord

Bronx Supreme Court ruling sets new precedent with maximum penalties under Nuisance Abatement Law

By Marcus Webb · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Nevada Regulators Fine Peptide Providers After Women Fall Ill at Anti-Aging Festival

The Nevada Pharmacy Board issued $35,000 in fines against a California doctor, pharmacist and a private membership association linked to two women who were hospitalized after receiving peptide injections at RAADFest.

By James Callahan · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Pentagon Plays Down Strait of Hormuz Quagmire: Don’t Need to Worry About It

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says U.S. military is defeating Iranian capabilities as energy prices rise and 16 ships have been hit in the strategic waterway.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Posts Claim Gavin Newsom's Wife Received $3.7M From Her Own Charity; Fact-Checkers Follow Money

Social media posts allege Jennifer Siebel Newsom profited from her nonprofit, prompting verification efforts into the claim's accuracy.

By James Callahan · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Sen. Schmitt Renews Push for Denaturalization Bill Citing Recent Violence by Naturalized Citizens

The SCAM Act would expand denaturalization for citizens who commit fraud, serious felonies, or join terrorist organizations, citing recent incidents in Michigan, Virginia, and Texas.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Soros-Backed DA Faces Backlash After Blaming Old Dominion Shooting on Pro-Gun Lawmakers

Norfolk's Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi said critics should direct blame at lawmakers who oppose gun control, prompting sharp pushback from conservative commentators.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Unlike Past Eras, Anti-Muslim GOP Rhetoric Draws Little Pushback From Party Leaders

Republicans in Congress have increasingly used rhetoric targeting Muslims and sharia law, but unlike previous election cycles, public criticism from party leadership has been scarce.

By James Callahan · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 min read