Policy & Law

Gary Hart Suspends Presidential Campaign Over Affair Scandal: Meet the Press Archive

The 1987 suspension marked a pivotal moment in campaign coverage, raising questions about media scrutiny and candidate privacy that resonate today.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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More Than 200 Campers Rescued by Helicopter as Missouri Flooding Forces Emergency Evacuations

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency as heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across southeastern parts of the state.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Judge Grants DOJ Request to Dismiss Remaining Jan. 6 Convictions Against Proud Boys

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted the Justice Department's motion to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of five Proud Boys leaders, reversing what prosecutors called a fundamental legal error in their original trial.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Poll Shows Oregon Governor Race Tightening as Republicans See Best Opportunity in Decades

GOP challenger Christine Drazan leads incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek 48% to 44% in new survey, prompting nonpartisan forecasters to shift their ratings toward Democrats.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rushed Three-Day Vetting Process Missed Red Flags That Could Have Derailed Graham Platner's Senate Bid, Source Says

The $6,000 background check cost a fraction of the tens of thousands typically spent on comprehensive candidate reviews as warnings from investigators went unheeded.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Inside the GOP Playbook: Republican Strategist Liam Donovan on Reclaiming the Majority

NPR's Politics podcast features a discussion with Republican strategist Liam Donovan about the party's electoral strategy and path back to control of Congress.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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America's Cheapest City to Grab a Cheeseburger, Fries and Soda Isn't Where You'd Expect

DoorDash report finds Austin, Texas offers the meal for $12.94 while Anchorage, Alaska tops the list at $28.28 — a more than twofold difference driven by local operating costs.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Former Top Cop Warns of Loophole Exploited by Illicit Chinese Vape Companies Targeting Youth

Edgar Domenech, former ATF deputy director and NYC sheriff, says companies use unregulated synthetic compound 6-methyl nicotine to circumvent FDA oversight while selling flavored vapes to children.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Minnesota Governor Walz Orders Early Withdrawal of National Guard Troops From Washington, D.C.

The decision comes as Republican-led states face pressure to maintain their security presence amid ongoing concerns about political violence.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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EPA's Unreleased MAHA Agenda Frustrates Activists Who Backed Trump's Agenda

Eight months after EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin promised a formal Make America Healthy Again agenda, advocates say the regulatory rollbacks have far outpaced any health protections.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read