Policy & Law

Prince Harry, Chrissy Teigen Join Clinton Global Initiative Speaker Lineup

The annual meeting blends celebrity appeal with institutional leadership, featuring World Bank President Ajay Banga and science educator Bill Nye.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Former President Bush Revisits 2001 Mosque Visit and ‘Islam Is Peace’ Message Ahead of 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Bush stated his 2001 visit to the Islamic Center of Washington was motivated by reports of harassment against Muslim Americans wearing head coverings.

By Diane Park · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Mamdani Cites Rhode Island Socialist Victory to Define Democratic Party’s Future

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani argues that David Morales' primary win in Providence reflects a national voter appetite for affordability-focused policies ahead of midterms.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Denver Sues DHS to Block ICE Officers From Voting Sites

The lawsuit argues that deploying federal officers to polling places violates federal statutes restricting military and federal presence at elections.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Rubio Concludes South America Tour With Peruvian President Fujimori

The U.S. Secretary of State seeks to expand a coalition of conservative-led nations focused on counter-narcotics and immigration enforcement in the Western Hemisphere.

By Diane Park · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Fact Check: Rick Springfield Did Not Serve in Vietnam War, Claim Misattributed

Reports claiming the musician killed an enemy combatant during a USO tour are factually incorrect due to timeline discrepancies; Springfield was a teenager during the conflict and rose to fame in the late 1970s.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rep. Chip Roy Criticizes Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Proposal, Citing Concerns Over Dependency

The Texas Republican argues that government handouts foster dependency, joining a growing chorus of GOP skeptics questioning the feasibility of the midterm pledge.

By James Callahan · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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OpenAI Calls for Mandatory AI Safety Requirements Following Model Breakouts

Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris LeHane argues that recent capability jumps and security incidents require binding federal standards.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismantled the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response program, leaving the U.S. unrepresented at the NATO headquarters summit.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rep. Brandon Gill Says He Won't Apologize After Flipping Script on Democratic Land Acknowledgments

The Texas Republican opened his midterm convention speech with a patriotic land acknowledgment, rejecting what he called Democratic attempts to apologize for U.S. history.

By James Callahan · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 3 min read