Policy & Law

What We Uncovered About the Sexual Assault of Alice Sebold and Syracuse's Buried Rape Crisis

A ProPublica investigation found systemic failures in how police handled sexual assault cases decades ago, including a lineup that was conducted improperly and led to an innocent man spending 16 years in prison.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Federal Agents Fatally Shoot Man During ICE Operation in Biddeford, Maine

The 26-year-old Colombian man was not the intended target during the operation targeting a different individual with a final removal order, according to Sen. Angus King.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

ICE Releases Details on Fatal Shooting of Colombian Man in Biddeford, Maine

Federal agents were conducting surveillance on a man with a final removal order when an officer fired during what ICE described as an attempted vehicle stop.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · 3 min read
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DHS Says ICE Officer Shot Man in Maine After Fearing for Public Safety

Federal immigration agents were conducting surveillance on an undocumented migrant's last known address when the confrontation turned fatal, according to DHS.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, July 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Lindsey Graham's Potential Senate Exit Sparks Discussion About Republican Leadership Void

The South Carolina senator has not announced retirement plans, but allies and critics are already mapping scenarios should he leave office before 2030.

By James Callahan · Monday, July 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Colombian National Killed by ICE Agent During Operation in Maine

The shooting marks the latest use-of-force incident involving federal immigration enforcement in a northern border state.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, July 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sen. Ron Johnson Says He's Unsure if McConnell Hospital Photo Is Recent

The Wisconsin Republican told a host on Real America's Voice that he heard from sources the widely shared image might be older than believed.

By Diane Park · Monday, July 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Maine ICE Shooting: Witness Describes Fatal Incident as Second Linked to Agency This Week

The killing in Maine comes five days after a Mexican national died during an encounter with immigration officers in Texas, raising questions about use of force.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, July 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

The Next Big Races Between Moderates and Progressives Are in Pivotal Midwestern States

Competitive primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana are drawing national attention as both parties navigate internal ideological tensions ahead of the 2026 midterms.

By James Callahan · Monday, July 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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UC San Diego Researchers Propose Solar Geoengineering to Counter El Niño Effects

Study in Science Advances suggests marine cloud brightening could reduce warming impacts but requires indefinite deployment and carries uncertain risks.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, July 13, 2026 · 4 min read