Policy & Law

Japanese Garden Offers Veterans Peace on Troubled LA Campus Under Construction

The 1968 garden, revived by an Iraq war veteran volunteer, sits amid a 387-acre VA campus years behind schedule on promised housing for homeless vets.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Political Parties Once Avoided Primaries. In Many Places, That's Changed

The shift comes as both major parties increasingly weigh in on primary races they once left entirely to voters.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Administration Releases Second Batch of UAP Files Amid Bipartisan Push for Transparency

The documents include 57-year-old Apollo 12 astronaut audio describing unexplained 'streaks of light' observed during the 1969 lunar mission.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sanders Defends Platner Amid Reports of Extramarital Messages, Says Candidate Is 'Getting Through' Marriage Problems

The Vermont senator said he is not rethinking his endorsement despite reports that the Maine Democratic Senate candidate sent sexual messages to multiple women while married.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
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AllSides Brings Back Third-Party Ads While Offering Free Membership to Opt Out

The media company says the change supports its mission of providing balanced information as a public good, while giving users a no-cost way to avoid advertising.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
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FBI Makes Largest Crypto Seizure Ever, Rescues 2,000 in Global Scam Compound Crackdown

The operation seized over $8 billion in cryptocurrency and resulted in more than 300 arrests across Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Dubai.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Jared Kushner's Overseas Luxury Resort Project Faces Anti-Corruption Investigation Amid Violent Protests

Albanian prosecutors are examining changes to protected wetland status as demonstrations over the $10,000-room development turn violent with security guards accused of assaulting protesters.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
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Demings 'Surprised at the Timing' of Jill Biden Interview About Husband's Health

Former Florida congresswoman said she believes Jill Biden was telling the truth about being frightened during the 2024 CNN debate.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

New Report Shows Misinformation a Major Threat to Election Security

The assessment comes as the Postal Service proposes new rules requiring states to share data on mail-in ballot recipients, following earlier Trump administration efforts to tighten voting procedures.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
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Experimental Drug Daraxonrasib Doubles Survival Rates for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Patients

The KRAS-targeting treatment, showing unprecedented results in clinical trials, could become standard care after one prior chemotherapy round.

By James Callahan · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 3 min read