Policy & Law

Vance Jokes About Rubbing Elbows With Former President at Ground Zero: 'Intense Intellectual Conversations'

The vice president will join three former presidents and two former first ladies at the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11 attacks.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, September 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

EPA Proposal Could Limit Public Input on Data Center Pollution Permits

The plan would eliminate a federal requirement for states to notify communities and seek public comment before approving air pollution permits for data centers and other industrial facilities.

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

Musk Picks His First GOP Warriors as a 2026 Money Surge Takes Shape

America PAC spent just over $800,000 between Aug. 19 and Aug. 31, with nearly half going to the Texas Senate race.

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

Small Business Advocates File Lawsuit to Force Release of CDFI Funds Congress Already Approved

The lawsuit targets hundreds of millions in community development financial institution appropriations that the Trump administration has not yet distributed.

By James Callahan · Friday, September 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Vance's Mom Takes on El-Sayed: 'That Man's an Idiot'

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic Senate nominee, has been critical of Vance family; VP previously responded to criticism this week

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

Judge Questions Jurors in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial as Holdout Refuses to Apply Reasonable Doubt Standard

Massachusetts judge denied defense request to remove the lone holdout juror after 35 hours of deliberations in the triple-infanticide case that has ignited national debate over postpartum psychosis and criminal responsibility.

By Diane Park · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Congresswoman Maxine Dexter Argues Healthcare System Requires Federal Stabilization as National Infrastructure

The California Democrat cites Medicaid reductions and healthcare consolidation in calling for systematic federal investment to prevent systemic collapse.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

UN Report Says Global Warming Will Exceed 1.5-Degree Threshold in Coming Years

The Paris Agreement target, once considered achievable through emissions cuts alone, now requires an 'overshoot' strategy that envisions temperatures peaking and then cooling back below the limit by century's end.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Former Tiger Woods Prosecutor Says Plea Deal Is Fair Resolution for Both Sides

Golfer pleaded no contest to reckless driving charge stemming from March arrest in Jupiter, Fla., avoiding trial while accepting accountability.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Fox News Abruptly Parts Ways With Scandal-Tarred Star Maria Bartiromo

The departure of the prominent business news anchor and conservative commentator follows a period of controversy surrounding her on-air conduct.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4 min read