Policy & Law

Conservative Legal Movement Faces Calls for Higher Standards Amid Organizational Growth

The movement that reshaped federal courts under the Trump administration now grapples with questions about vetting, transparency, and long-term institutional credibility.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

RealClearPolitics Column Argues Democrats Face Strategic Challenges Ahead of 2026 Midterms

A recent opinion piece suggests the party faces headwinds, though critics say such assessments overlook broader electoral fundamentals.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Partisan Debate Over Democratic Party Strategic Decisions Intensifies

Republicans point to electoral losses while Democrats counter with data on voter coalitions and policy victories as both sides spar over party direction.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

DHS Could Weigh Immigrants' Use of Medicaid, Food and Housing Help in Green Card Decisions

The proposed change would expand the criteria used to evaluate lawful permanent residency applications under public charge rules.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

DHS Plans to Consider Welfare Use in Determining Immigrants' Green Cards

The policy would expand review of Medicaid, food stamps, and housing assistance when deciding permanent legal status applications.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Private School Growth Outpaces Oversight as Voucher Programs Expand to 30 States

ProPublica investigation found that at least 1,500 more private schools operate today than five years ago, with many operating without the same accountability standards applied to public schools.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

FBI Investigating After ICE Headquarters in Phoenix Riddled With Gunfire

No injuries reported as DHS announces 1,300% increase in assaults against ICE officers and mandates body cameras for arrest teams.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Jennifer Bos Details Behind-the-Scenes Meeting With Acting AG Todd Blanche After Senate Testimony

The Illinois Angel Mom, whose daughter was killed by an illegal alien from Mexico, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee and described her conversation with the attorney general nominee as convincing her he's committed to addressing violent crime committed by undocumented immigrants.

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

Hawley Expands USPS Investigation, Accuses Postmaster General of Ignoring Congressional Oversight

The Missouri Republican demands records on Alvarez & Marsal consulting contract while USPS projects $8.1 billion loss for fiscal year 2026.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

VP Vance Tells Bishop Barron America Has Strayed From Community Values in Discussion About New Book

Vice president's interview with Catholic theologian Robert Barron touched on Vatican diplomacy, economic philosophy, and the role of religion in politics.

By James Callahan · Thursday, July 16, 2026 · 4 min read