Policy & Law

Mark Fuhrman, Former LAPD Detective Convicted of Lying During OJ Simpson Murder Trial, Dies at 62

Fuhrman's perjury conviction stemmed from his testimony about the use of racial slurs during the landmark 1995 double-murder case that divided the nation.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

ICE Officer Charged With Assault, False Reporting in Minneapolis Migrant Shooting Case

County prosecutor alleges officer fabricated story about being attacked with shovel, broomstick as justification for shooting Venezuelan migrant.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, May 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Supreme Court Rejects Drug Manufacturer Appeals Over Medicare Price Negotiations

Justices left in place lower court rulings upholding the federal government's authority to negotiate drug prices for Medicare, a key provision of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, May 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Pentagon Says Hegseth Attending Kentucky Campaign Event 'In Personal Capacity'

Defense secretary's planned appearance for Ed Gallrein against Rep. Thomas Massie would mark unprecedented break from military tradition.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, May 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Mamdani Challenges Reagan's Famous Quip on Government Help, Draws Economic Policy Pushback

The New York mayor's critique of the former president's iconic 1986 line sparks debate over whether government assistance helps or harms American workers.

By James Callahan · Monday, May 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Trump-Backed Prayer Rally on National Mall Sparks Debate Over Church and State Boundaries

The Rededicate 250 event featured remarks from administration officials including Vice President Vance and President Trump, drawing criticism from separation-of-church-groups.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, May 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Administration Proposes Partial Rollback of PFAS Drinking Water Protections

EPA would allow some water systems to delay compliance deadlines by up to two years and rescind standards for four of six regulated forever chemicals.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, May 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Democrats Criticize DOJ’s $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund as Constitutional Violation

Ninety-three House Democrats have filed an amicus brief arguing the settlement agreement violates Article III by allowing Trump to be both plaintiff and defendant.

By James Callahan · Monday, May 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Judge Allows Gun and Notebook as Evidence in Luigi Mangione Murder Trial

The ruling lets prosecutors present a possible murder weapon and alleged motive to jurors when the state case goes to trial on September 8.

By James Callahan · Monday, May 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Hegseth Campaigns for Massie Opponent in Rare Pentagon Political Activity; DOJ Creates $1.776B Settlement Fund

The Defense Secretary's personal campaign appearance in Kentucky marks an unusual break from nonpartisan norms, while the Justice Department settles a long-running dispute over Trump-era investigations.

By Diane Park · Monday, May 18, 2026 · 4 min read