Policy & Law

Policy Watch: Childhood Savings Accounts Emerge as Bipartisan Discussion Point for Wealth Building

Proposals to seed accounts at birth with $1,000 or more are gaining traction in state legislatures and Congress, drawing both support and skepticism.

By Diane Park · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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Paid Legal Expert Reverses Position on Syracuse Prosecutorial Misconduct Case After Earlier Public Comments

Bennett Gershman, who told reporters prosecutors 'manufactured' Anthony Broadwater's case, later filed a report for the defense saying no misconduct occurred.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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Republican Campaigns See Immigration as Winning Issue for November Midterms

GOP candidates across the country are centering border security in their advertising strategies, betting that immigration remains a potent political flashpoint with voters.

By Diane Park · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Federal Panel Signals It Could Support Permanent Fencing Around White House Park Known for Protests

The proposal concerns Lafayette Square, the historic site of numerous First Amendment demonstrations near the executive mansion.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Maine Democrats Scramble to Replace Disgraced Senate Nominee as Candidates Embrace Platner's Policy Positions

Thirteen Democrats are competing for the nomination at a July 25 party convention, with the winner facing GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a race that could determine control of the Senate.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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RealClearPolitics Analysis Revisits Communist Economic Systems Debate

The opinion piece argues historical implementations fell short of theoretical ideals, prompting renewed discussion on socialist economic models.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rubio Launches Effort to Target Left-Wing Extremists

The Republican senator's office has outlined a new initiative focused on monitoring and addressing left-wing domestic threats, according to an announcement.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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Trump Claims Intelligence Community Covered Up Chinese Interference in 2020 Election

The president teased the allegation during a primetime address, though specific evidence or details were not immediately available.

By Diane Park · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Paper Ballots Provide Physical Backup That Limits Digital Manipulation of Election Results

Election security experts say the shift to paper trails after the 2000 Florida recount controversy has made it significantly harder for hackers or software errors to alter outcomes without detection.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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AI Chatbots More Likely to Refuse Criticism of Restrictive Governments, Study Finds

The Meta Oversight Board study tested 10 major AI systems and found they often declined political criticism requests for countries like China, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand while permitting similar content about the U.S. and U.K.

By Diane Park · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read