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
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Fetterman Says He Remains a Democrat but Questions Whether the Party Is Still Pro-Israel

The Pennsylvania senator's comments during an NBC Meet the Press appearance mark a notable departure from traditional Democratic Party positions on Israel.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Videos Show Immigration Officers Using Racial Slurs During Traffic Stops: ACLU Filing

The civil liberties organization released footage as part of a federal lawsuit aimed at blocking the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Returns Before Congress Under Subpoena, Invokes Fifth Amendment Over 100 Times

The retired immunologist who led pandemic responses under two presidents faced questioning about COVID-19 origins, school closures, and vaccine mandates.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Beshear Says Replacing Martin as DNC Chief Before Midterms Would 'Put Far Too Much at Risk'

The Kentucky governor, a potential 2028 contender, voiced support for the current DNC chair's leadership through the upcoming election cycle.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Beshear Challenges CNN to Call McConnell Live on Air After Extended Absence

The Kentucky Democrat says a live appearance would address more than 40 days of speculation about the senator's health following a medical emergency.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Netanyahu Vows Visit New York Despite Mayor's Call for His Arrest

The Israeli prime minister said he will travel to the city in September, defying NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani who cited an ICC arrest warrant issued in 2024.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Fetterman Brands New Socialist Favorite 'Pontiac Platner' after 'Ogre' Dig

The Pennsylvania senator responded to El-Sayed's comments about putting an ogre on a pike by accusing the Michigan candidate of leading the party's pro-Hamas wing.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Americans Split on Democratic Socialism Understanding, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Shows

27% of respondents said democratic socialists hold at least several valid beliefs, while 50% disagreed and 23% were unsure, according to the survey.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Fauci Is In a Trap of His Own Making

The longtime public health official faces scrutiny over his handling of gain-of-function research funding and early pandemic guidance.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read