Policy & Law

"Keep a Low Profile": State Department Warns Americans Overseas They Could Be Targeted

The worldwide caution alert, in place since February, follows Iranian strikes that killed two U.S. service members in Jordan and a credible threat against Aqaba's airport and seaport.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

JD and Usha Vance Welcome First Vice Presidential Baby in Over 150 Years

Alec Neel Vance was born Sunday at Walter Reed Medical Center, marking the first newborn to a sitting vice president since 1870.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

The Interview Exposing Academia's Cluelessness

A RealClearPolitics commentary argues that a recent media appearance revealed gaps between higher education and public understanding of economic realities.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup May Shift to 2035 Due to Calendar Conflicts

Ramadan, the Hajj pilgrimage, and the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics create scheduling constraints that could push the tournament into early 2035.

By Diane Park · Monday, July 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Vancenomics: An Elegy For Human Dignity Sparks Policy Debate Over Economic Philosophy and Social Impact

Critics of the economic framework argue it prioritizes market efficiency over worker welfare, while supporters contend it represents necessary structural reform.

By James Callahan · Monday, July 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Commentary on Western Cultural Values Sparks Debate About Education and Society

A video commentary by a prominent British educator arguing that Western societies have neglected traditional moral frameworks has drawn attention across political perspectives.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Vibe Shift: It's No Longer so Fun to Be MAGA in Washington

Longtime Trump allies describe a changed atmosphere in the capital following a series of setbacks and internal tensions.

By Diane Park · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

SAVE Act Proposed as Response to Election Integrity Disclosures

The legislation would address concerns raised by recent findings about voter registration verification processes, according to bill sponsors.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

NYC Mayor Mamdani Makes Permanent Syringe Buyback Program Funded By Opioid Settlement Money

The $3 million commitment in his first city budget continues a program that pays 20 cents per returned syringe, up to $10 daily.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Vice President JD Vance and Wife Usha Announce Birth of Fourth Child, Alec Neel Vance

The couple welcomed their baby boy Sunday morning at Walter Reed Medical Center, marking the second family addition during the current administration.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 3 min read