Policy & Law

Indian National Accused in Fatal California Pileup After Receiving State CDL

Two people died and five were injured when a trucker who entered the U.S. after border release collided with stopped vehicles in Lodi, officials said.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democrats Release Delayed 2024 Election Autopsy, Admitting Messaging Failures and Voter Disconnect

The 192-page DNC report acknowledges Kamala Harris struggled to define herself beyond 'not Trump' and faced significant deficits with male voters across multiple demographics.

By James Callahan · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Trump Administration Weighs $1.7 Billion Settlement With Potential Payouts to Jan. 6 Defendants

The proposed settlement, part of a deal with Treasury, would create a fund administered by Trump appointees to compensate those charged in the Capitol riot.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Emmer Manages GOP Emotions as Whip Amid Speculation About Leadership Ambitions

The Minnesota Republican has built cross-ideological relationships in the slim House majority while navigating a complicated history with Trump.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 3 min read
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Nvidia Posts Record $81.6bn Revenue but Shares Fall 1.6% Amid Competition Concerns

Despite beating quarterly expectations with net income more than tripling to $58.3bn, investors cite law of large numbers and growing competitive threats as shares decline.

By Diane Park · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Top Democratic Lawmakers Decline to Comment on Platner Reddit Posts

House Minority Leader Jeffries, Sen. Warren, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer deflected questions about the Maine Senate candidate's resurfaced online comments.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 3 min read
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Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Spent $163 Million on Reforms. Auditors Say 72% Was Misused.

A court-ordered audit found the sheriff's office misattributed or misappropriated funds from a racial profiling settlement, including golf carts and boat training for desert deputies.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democrats Try to Defeat Candidate Expressing Antisemitic Views in Texas Runoff on Tuesday

Maureen Galindo faces Johnny Garcia in the Democratic runoff for Texas's 35th Congressional District, a seat Republicans redrew to boost their chances.

By James Callahan · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 3 min read
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Scientists Retire High-Emission Climate Scenario Used in Multnomah County $51 Billion Lawsuit

The international committee designing climate scenarios for the United Nations officially dropped SSP5-8.5 as implausible, a pathway that underpinned damage claims against energy producers.

By Diane Park · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Florida Lawmakers, Trump Administration Move Toward Indictment of Former Cuban President Raúl Castro

The potential charges stem from the 1996 downing of two planes operated by a Miami-based exile group that killed four people; Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche scheduled to announce in Miami.

By Diane Park · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read