Policy & Law

Former Member of Federal Election Assistance Commission Speaks Out After Dismissal

The former commissioner, whose term was cut short by the Trump administration, said the removal undermines election security work at a critical time.

By James Callahan · Monday, July 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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Journalists Reflect on Challenges Reporting on Presidential Health Information Under Trump Administration

Reporters discuss the difficulty of obtaining accurate medical information about the President, describing the White House approach as opaque and difficult to penetrate.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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Why Trump Is Resorting to the 'Communist' Trope as a Political Attack

The president's use of the term against Democrats marks a shift in Republican rhetoric, drawing both sharp criticism and enthusiastic support from different political corners.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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RealClearPolitics Opinion Piece Frames Democrats' Political Position as Tea-Party Trap

The editorial argues progressive factions within the Democratic Party are employing tactics similar to those that constrained Republicans during the 2010s tea party movement.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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Medical Examiner Confirms Sen. Lindsey Graham Died of Aortic Dissection

The South Carolina Republican senator's death certificate remains pending as toxicological and microscopic testing continue.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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McConnell Says a Fall Led to His Hospitalization, Breaking Weeks of Silence About Health Condition

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican revealed he also suffered mild pneumonia and is currently in a rehabilitation center.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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UN Ambassador Waltz: Cuba's Regime 'Is a National Security Threat'

The administration points to Chinese and Russian intelligence collection near U.S. military bases in the Caribbean as evidence of escalating regional tensions.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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Syria's New Parliament Holds First Session Since Ouster of Ex-President Assad

The 210-member body, with two-thirds elected and one-third appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, will serve a 30-month term as Syria rebuilds after decades of Assad family rule.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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Graham's Democratic Reelection Challenger Calls for 'Setting Partisanship Aside' After Senator's Death

Annie Andrews, who had been challenging Graham in the South Carolina Senate race, offered condolences and called for unity following the Republican senator's sudden passing Saturday.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

When Managing Your Money, Take a Chatbot's Confidence With a Grain of Salt

A new survey finds 19% of U.S. adults lost more than $100 following AI financial advice, with that figure rising to 27% among Gen Z investors.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read