Policy & Law

DeSantis Responds to Obama Criticism of DOJ Politicization, Citing Russia Investigation

The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two parties over federal law enforcement independence and past investigations into political opponents.

By James Callahan · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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Kornacki: Trump-Endorsed Wins in Indiana Are 'Very Clear' Message to Defecting Republicans

NBC political analyst Steve Kornacki said Wednesday that Tuesday's primary results demonstrate the political cost for state legislators who opposed Trump's redistricting efforts.

By James Callahan · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Dozens of Passengers Left Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Without Contact Tracing After First Fatality

The MV Hondius outbreak has killed three people, with health authorities across multiple continents now working to track passengers who disembarked at St. Helena nearly two weeks after the first death.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Investigation Reveals Convicted Fraudster Running Ohio Medicaid Home Healthcare Business Receiving $100,000 in One Month

Analysis of newly released federal Medicaid data shows a Columbus woman with multiple theft convictions operating True Home Healthcare LLC through the government program.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 5 min read
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Top Spanberger Ally Targeted in FBI Corruption Probe Has Long History of Controversy

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, central to redistricting and casino expansion debates, faces federal investigation into alleged corruption and illegal marijuana sales.

By Diane Park · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Romanian Socialists and Far Right Topple Government in Confidence Vote

Center-right Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's 10-month tenure ends as parliament votes to oust his government over budget deficit measures.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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Ex-FBI Agents Say Grassley Played Improper Role in Their Firings

Two lawsuits allege the Senate Judiciary Committee chair's document releases contributed to terminations of agents who worked on Jack Smith's Jan. 6 investigation.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Campaign Staffers Tell NPR They Made Thousands Betting on Their Own Candidates

Multiple operatives describe using non-public polling data to profit on prediction markets, raising legal and ethical questions.

By Diane Park · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Nicaraguan Immigrant Released Under Biden Parole Program Charged With Assaulting Elderly at Wisconsin Nursing Home

Acting DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis called on Dane County officials to not release Julio Morales-Jarquin back into the community as ICE seeks custody transfer.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Alabama's Legislature Poised to Adopt New Congressional Map After SCOTUS Ruling

The state Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the redrawn district lines following a Supreme Court decision that found the previous map likely violated the Voting Rights Act.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 4 min read