Policy & Law

Lawmakers Demand Answers About Growing Number of Unfixed Mistakes on Credit Reports

Four Democratic senators, led by Elizabeth Warren, sent letters to TransUnion and Experian after a ProPublica investigation found the bureaus were fixing fewer consumer complaints.

By James Callahan · Monday, May 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Supreme Court Continues Reversing Its Own Precedents While Defending Judicial Stability

Chief Justice John Roberts has made rare public appearances defending the court's approach to precedent, even as critics point to a pattern of overturning established rulings.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, May 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Family Crypto Firm Sues Billionaire Investor Justin Sun for Defamation

World Liberty Financial alleges Sun engaged in a campaign of defamatory statements after the firm froze his tokens amid accusations of misconduct.

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

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Quietly Bankrolling Democrats Ahead of Possible Presidential Run

Federal Election Commission records show the billionaire governor has donated six and seven-figure sums to major Democratic campaign committees.

By Diane Park · Monday, May 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Rural Towns Are Betting on Outdoor Recreation as Economic Development Strategy

Communities from Utah to Colorado are investing in trails, climbing gyms, and river access as manufacturing and mining jobs decline.

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

Husted Secures Record 75 Sheriff Endorsements in Ohio Senate Race

The Republican incumbent's support includes a Democratic sheriff flip and unanimous backing from Independent sheriffs, marking the largest law enforcement coalition in Ohio history.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, May 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Spirit Airlines Says Most Customers Refunded After Shutdown Following Failed Bailout Talks

The $500 million Trump administration bailout plan was opposed by several Republican allies in Congress before the airline ended operations.

By Diane Park · Monday, May 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Alabama and Tennessee Move to Draw New Congressional Districts in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling

Governors Kay Ivey and Bill Lee call special legislative sessions as Republicans seek to redraw maps before November elections.

By James Callahan · Monday, May 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Pritzker Calls for Criminal Investigations Into ICE Agents Over Operation Midway Blitz Conduct

Illinois Accountability Commission releases 150-page report identifying more than a dozen alleged incidents of misconduct by federal immigration agents.

By James Callahan · Monday, May 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Democrats Seize on MAHA's Growing Frustration With GOP Over Pesticide Policies

Health-focused movement that helped deliver Trump to White House now questions administration's support for glyphosate as Booker, Heinrich introduce legislation to reverse executive order.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, May 4, 2026 · 4 min read