Policy & Law

DHS Blames Virginia Officials After Illegal Immigrant Accused of Child Rape Released by Local Authorities

Acting DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis called the case a result of sanctuary policies, while Gov. Spanberger has maintained Virginia is not a sanctuary state.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Samuel Alito Halts Appeals Court Ruling Blocking Mail-Order Abortion Pills

Justice grants administrative stay through May 11 while full Supreme Court considers emergency petitions from drugmakers.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Alito Pauses Abortion Pill Restrictions for One Week

The temporary hold restores expanded access to mifepristone while the Supreme Court considers a lower court's ruling that would have required in-person doctor visits.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Salary Isn't Everything: Why Flexibility to Work Remotely Is the Future of Work

New revealed-preference research finds tech workers value remote flexibility at roughly 25 percent of total compensation, reshaping how companies structure pay and retention strategies.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 3 min read
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The Hill Announces Live Primary Night Coverage for Indiana and Ohio Races

Decision Desk HQ experts will provide real-time results and analysis during the 2.5-hour broadcast covering competitive 2026 primary contests.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center, Accusing Nonprofit of Funneling Millions to Extremist Groups

The federal indictment marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration's scrutiny of civil rights organizations and could set a precedent affecting similar groups nationwide.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Justice Department Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center Over Alleged Fraud, Money Laundering

The civil rights organization that tracks extremist groups is charged with funneling more than $3 million to entities including the Ku Klux Klan, according to federal prosecutors.

By Diane Park · Monday, May 4, 2026 · 4 min read
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Biden Endorses Dan Koh in Massachusetts Congressional Primary, Warns 'Everything We Did for Ordinary People Is Now in Jeopardy'

The former president's rare primary intervention comes as Rep. Seth Moulton vacates the seat to run for Senate and Democrats debate how to counter Trump's policy agenda.

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

'Christ Is King' Phrase Used by Far Right Sparks Debate Over Religious Language in Politics

The slogan adopted by groups like the Groyper movement has become a flashpoint, with some Christians proposing 'Jesus Loves Everyone' as an inclusive counter-message.

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

Political Pressure Over 'Christ Is King' Phrase Highlights Tensions Between Faith, Extremism

Far-right groups including the Groyper movement have adopted the phrase to attack political rivals, with some Republicans facing pressure to declare allegiance or face primary challenges.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, May 4, 2026 · 4 min read