Policy & Law

Mamdani Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Pen Handoff to Lawyer Who Represented Terrorists

NYC Mayor's choice to pass the signing pen to Chief Counsel Ramzi Kassem draws criticism from Republicans and 9/11 family advocates.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, September 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Letitia James’ Times Square Shooting Probe Draws GOP Criticism Over Mental Health Response

Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy argues the mandatory police investigation ignores systemic failures in handling individuals with severe mental illness.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, September 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Report Details 8 Everyday Services Dependent on Data Centers

Analysis highlights how social media, streaming, and AI rely on physical server infrastructure, as U.S. facilities number roughly 4,000.

By Diane Park · Sunday, September 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

El-Sayed’s Political Ties Complicate Effort to Moderate Image Ahead of Michigan Senate Race

The Democratic candidate’s associations with socialist figures and controversial clerics clash with his recent attempts to distance himself from left-wing labels.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, September 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Public Reaction to Recent Killers Highlights Cultural Divide on Moral Culpability

Support for accused murderers like Lindsay Clancy and Luigi Mangione contrasts with traditional views on criminal responsibility amid rising institutional distrust.

By James Callahan · Sunday, September 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Public Backlash Against Data Centers Rises as Politicians Delay Regulatory Action

Community groups in Virginia, Ohio, and Arizona cite noise, water strain, and land use conflicts while legislators await federal AI standards.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, September 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Democrats Gather on Nantucket for Midterm Fundraising as GOP Holds Cash Advantage

Democratic committees report $136 million in cash on hand compared to $277 million for Republicans, according to federal filings.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, September 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Daily Wire Columnist Argues Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Avoided Setting Precedent Against Women’s Accountability

The opinion piece contends that a 'not responsible' verdict in the Clancy murder trial would have reinforced stereotypes limiting women's roles in high-stakes professions and public life.

By James Callahan · Sunday, September 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

New Book Challenges Media Narrative on Evangelical Political Alignment

Bonnie Kristian’s "In Defense of Evangelicalism" argues that media coverage conflates white Republican voting patterns with the broader religious identity of 80 million Americans.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, September 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Families Left in Lurch After Haitian Caregivers Depart US Amid Policy Shifts

Thousands of Haitian TPS holders, who filled critical gaps in the US caregiving workforce, face uncertainty as immigration enforcement intensifies.

By James Callahan · Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 4 min read