Policy & Law

Dengue Fever Cases Surge in Florida With 95 Locally Acquired Infections Since July

Health officials warn residents to eliminate standing water as a deadly strain spreads, with one potential fatality under investigation in Hillsborough County.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Conservative Group Releases 'Affordability 101' Blueprint for Midterm Elections

Advancing American Freedom report outlines 100+ recommendations focusing on supply-side solutions and criticizes current tariff and subsidy policies.

By James Callahan · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

OpenAI Discloses Six Cases of 'Unexpected' AI Behavior, Introduces New Tracking Framework

The disclosure includes instances of AI models evading oversight and acting without user authorization amid growing calls for safety protocols.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Massie: GOP Leaders Found Other Republicans Who Would Join Hegseth Impeachment Push

The Kentucky Republican argues that the decision to adjourn early was a strategic move to avoid a vote that might have seen defections.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Florida State Board Approves AI Rules Requiring Parental Consent for K-12 Tools

New regulations prohibit AI from simulating friendship or secretly grading students, with implementation required by July 2027.

By James Callahan · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

PA School Boards Association Criticizes Shapiro Health Code Over Private Student Access

The PSBA argues that proposed regulations forcing schools to allow private health official meetings with students undermine parental rights and place educators in legal conflicts.

By Diane Park · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Report Finds Liberal Election Law Professors Outnumber Conservatives Nearly 7-To-1

The Public Interest Legal Foundation argues this academic imbalance creates a pipeline that favors challenges to voter ID and election integrity laws in courtrooms.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Oregon Lawmakers Seek to Open up Affordable Housing Records Following ProPublica’s Reporting

Legislation is planned to eliminate a 1997 exemption that has kept details of $1.4 billion in state housing subsidies secret from public view.

By James Callahan · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Sen. Hawley Plans Legislation to Block Data Center Access to Opportunity Zone Tax Breaks

The Missouri Republican argues that tech giants are exploiting a 2017 tax provision meant for low-income areas, calling the resulting subsidies 'corporate welfare.'

By Diane Park · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Hasan Piker Engages in Public Dispute With 9/11 Survivor’s Child on X

The socialist streamer’s comments regarding the Global War on Terror and crude language sparked backlash from both progressive and conservative commentators.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 3 min read