Policy & Law

Carnival Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Nearly 6M Cruise Travelers

The April cybersecurity incident, disclosed in May, affected names, addresses, dates of birth, and government-issued identification numbers for millions of customers.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Head of GOP Women's Caucus Calls $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund a 'Slush Fund'

The administration abandoned the fund hours after Cammack's criticism, following opposition from congressional Republicans and federal court rulings blocking payouts.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Southwest Reverses Part of Plus-Size Seating Policy, But Advocates Say Gap Remains

The airline now allows gate agents to provide free extra seats if available, but passengers without prepaid second tickets still risk being bumped.

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

Ebola Cases in Congo Near 300 as Recovered Medical Workers Share Stories of Survival

The outbreak has spread to 22 health zones across three eastern provinces, with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus opening a new treatment center in Bunia.

By Diane Park · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

NYPD, Mayor Clash Over Scale of World Cup Watch Parties as $92M Summer Security Costs Loom

With a $20 million budget gap and potential threats ranging from weaponized drones to vehicle ramming attacks, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch is pressing the City Council for flexibility during an unusually demanding summer.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Administration's DC Beautification Efforts Framed as Beyond Politics, Lasting Public Good

Patrick Henry says infrastructure improvements including restored fountains, statues, and accessible parks represent a public benefit that will outlast the current administration.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Jill Biden Dismisses Democrats' Infighting Concerns, Says 'Things Are Going to Move Forward'

The former first lady's memoir tour has reopened discussions about the 2024 election loss and Joe Biden's debate performance.

By Diane Park · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Jill Biden Discusses New Memoir, 49-Year Marriage in TODAY Interview

The First Lady's book includes reflections on her relationship with President Joe Biden, including what she describes as a 'heated rivalry' over the years.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Thomas Rebukes Supreme Court for Vacating Murder Conviction, Says Justices Prioritize Wrong Cases

Justice Thomas wrote that the Court's 7-2 ruling in Gary Whitton's Florida death row case "corrects a foot fault" while refusing to hear cases affecting "law-abiding citizens."

By Marcus Webb · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Jill Biden Says She Supported Hunter Pardon Because DOJ Was 'Not Fair' — It Was Joe Biden's DOJ

In a CBS News interview, the former first lady said the Justice Department her husband oversaw failed to treat Hunter fairly.

By James Callahan · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 4 min read