Policy & Law

El-Sayed's COVID Lockdown Positions From 2021 Governor Race Surface as He Seeks Michigan Senate Seat

The Democratic candidate said he would have imposed a statewide shutdown with fines for noncompliant businesses, statements now central to his Republican opponent's attacks.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Ted Cruz Demands Fauci Face Jail Time, Labels Him America's Most Damaging Bureaucrat

The Texas senator's calls come after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate hearing Wednesday.

By James Callahan · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Michigan Democrats Face Senate Primary Showdown Between Rep. Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed

The August 4 primary will determine who carries the Democratic nomination in a race that has drawn national progressive attention.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Worth $5M? Visitors React to Renovated Washington Horse Statues

The historic equestrian monument in the nation's capital underwent a multimillion-dollar restoration, drawing both praise and scrutiny from onlookers.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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USDA to Fund $25M Arizona Facility to Combat New World Screwworm

The investment will establish a sterile fly dispersal operation in Arizona as the parasitic pest spreads northward from Central America.

By Diane Park · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Clinton, Obama-Era Democratic Heavyweights Penn and Emanuel Criticize NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Taxes, Israel

Former Clinton adviser Mark Penn challenged the mayor's proposed pied-à-terre tax valuation system while former Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel recounted a private conversation about Israel rhetoric.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Police Say Bullets That Killed 2 at Seattle Festival Were Not Fired From Arrested Teen's Gun

Investigators recovered shell casings from four weapons but have not identified who fired the fatal shots that killed bystanders at the Bite of Seattle.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Fauci Diary Reportedly Reveals Details of Early COVID-19 Response Decisions

The unpublished personal diary allegedly contains accounts of internal discussions about pandemic messaging and the origins debate, according to initial reporting.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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More Than 11,500 Sickened as Cyclospora Outbreak Prompts Health Guidance on Produce Safety

An infectious disease expert outlines practical steps consumers can take to reduce risk while still benefiting from fresh produce's nutritional value.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Senators Push Federal Regulator to Prove School Bus Safety Data Is Accurate

Democratic lawmakers are demanding documents from FMCSA after a ProPublica/WBUR investigation found dozens of deadly crashes missing from Transdev's federal safety record.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read