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
Policy & Law

AOC Accused of Altering Speech Pattern During Memphis Rally for Progressive Candidate

Critics on social media compared the New York congresswoman to former Vice President Kamala Harris, who faced similar accusations about accent shifts.

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

EU Court Hands FIFA Soccer Agent Rules Back to German Judges for Review

The ruling keeps FIFA's regulatory framework intact while setting up a potential challenge to rules limiting when agents can recruit clients from competitors.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

White House FIFA Task Force Director Andrew Giuliani Celebrates Argentina Victory in World Cup Group Stage

Giuliani, son of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, leads the U.S. coordination effort for the 2026 World Cup hosting partnership with Canada and Mexico.

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

Andy Biggs and David Schweikert Offer Competing Visions for Republican Party in Arizona Governor Primary

The race pits Trump-aligned hardliners against a more moderate, deficit-focused approach as Republicans seek to break Democrats' grip on statewide offices.

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

When Can a Power Company Take Your Land for Data Center Infrastructure?

As AI-driven demand strains electrical grids, utilities increasingly invoke eminent domain to seize private property for transmission lines, sparking legal battles across multiple states.

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

Mount Olympus, Mythological Home of Greek Gods, Seeks UNESCO World Heritage Status

Greece's tallest mountain is competing for designation as both a cultural and natural heritage site at this week's World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Poll Finds 66% of Spaniards Would Feel Pride if National Team Won World Cup, With Supporters of Right-of-Center Parties Most Enthusiastic

Spain's opposition People's Party voters show highest enthusiasm at 83%, outpacing national average by 17 percentage points in cross-border POLITICO survey.

By Diane Park · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Bill Maher Slams Democrats, Says He Would Consider Voting for Vance in 2028

The comedian, known for his political commentary, made the remarks during an appearance on ABC's 'This Week' with Jonathan Karl.

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