Policy & Law

FBI Pushes Back on Report of Director Kash Patel's Hawaii 'VIP Snorkel' Excursion

Agency says Pearl Harbor trip was a military-hosted historical tour honoring USS Arizona heroes, calling AP coverage inaccurate.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

POLITICO Poll Shows Israel Issue Splitting Republicans along MAGA Lines

The survey finds 49% of self-identified MAGA Trump voters back Netanyahu's government, compared with just 29% of non-MAGA Republican voters.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Bill Cassidy Fights for Political Survival in Louisiana Senate Primary Against Trump-Backed Rivals

The incumbent senator trails two challengers in polling ahead of Saturday's primary, with his 2021 impeachment vote against President Trump remaining the central issue in the race.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Harris Labeled 'Institutional Arsonist' for Plan to Fundamentally Transform SCOTUS and Electoral College

Former Vice President called on Democrats to consider court expansion and eliminating the Electoral College after redistricting setbacks.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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Virginia's Spanberger Fumes After Supreme Court Declines to Reinstate New Map

The governor called the decision 'an attack on our democracy' and shared an ActBlue fundraising link for Democratic congressional campaigns.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Long Island Rail Road Service Suspended as Workers Strike for First Time in Nearly 40 Years

The walkout affects roughly 300,000 daily commuters after negotiations between the MTA and five LIRR unions collapse over a wage dispute centered on a 5% raise request.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Harris 'No Bad Ideas' Brainstorm Draws Conservative Criticism, Sparks Constitutional Debate

Former Vice President's suggestion for radical structural changes to the Supreme Court, Electoral College and statehood draws sharp pushback from legal scholars.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Fetterman Frustrates Democrats With Pro-Trump Remarks on Fox News

The Pennsylvania senator defended Trump's Iran comments on Sean Hannity's show and accused the Democratic base of being "increasingly anti-American."

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Kentucky Republicans Race to Replace McConnell While Carefully Keeping Him at Arm's Length

U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron navigate distance from retiring senator ahead of Tuesday primary, balancing establishment loyalty against Trump-aligned GOP voters.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Rachel Campos-Duffy Discusses Family Life, New Patriotism Book in Interview

The FOX & Friends Weekend host and mother of nine promotes her book "All American Patriotism" ahead of America's 250th anniversary.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 3 min read