Policy & Law

Trump Envoy Says Greenland 'Was Not on a Map' Until President Put It There

Gov. Jeff Landry, serving as Trump's special envoy to the island, visited Nuuk this week amid ongoing tensions with Denmark over acquisition rhetoric.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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Capitol Defenders File Lawsuit to Block $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund

Two officers who protected Congress during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot are challenging the Trump administration's effort to redirect funds previously used in related prosecutions.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Jeff Bezos Backs New York Pied-à-Terre Tax While Criticizing Mayor Mamdani's Approach

The Amazon founder, who owns multiple Manhattan properties worth over $5 million each, praised the tax while condemning the mayor for targeting hedge fund manager Ken Griffin.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
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Flying With Marijuana? How a Small Change to TSA's Guidelines May Impact You

The agency removed specific federal prohibition language from its website, though officials maintain their underlying policy has not changed.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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Hunter Biden X Account Debuts With 'You've Never Actually Heard From Me' Post as GOP Lawmakers Respond

The @HunterBiden account, which was first launched in 2013 but had remained inactive until this week, posted its inaugural public message Tuesday without confirmation of ownership.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

DOJ's Indictment of Raúl Castro Draws Comparisons to Nicolás Maduro Case

Both former Latin American leaders face U.S. charges, but legal experts question how either could be brought to trial.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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YouTube Announces AI Tools that Let Users Remix Videos and Insert Themselves Into Content

The new Gemini Omni-powered feature, available free to YouTube's 3 billion users, has sparked debate over creator consent and misinformation risks.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rep. Mace Proposes Amendment Requiring Congress Members, Federal Judges to Be Natural-Born Citizens

The South Carolina Republican's joint resolution would extend the presidential citizenship standard to cover all three branches of federal government.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Tennessee Man Jailed Over Charlie Kirk Facebook Post Wins $835,000 Settlement

The 37-day imprisonment and felony charge stemmed from memes referencing the conservative activist's assassination and a controversial Trump quote after an Iowa school shooting.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Even In His Concession Speech Thomas Massie Had To Take a Shot At Jews

The Kentucky Republican, who lost his primary to Ed Gallrein on Tuesday, suggested his opponent was in Tel Aviv as he conceded.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 4 min read