Policy & Law

Vice President Vance Headlines Opening of the Foundry School to Rebuild American Manufacturing

The State Department-backed training program aims to develop entrepreneurs, engineers and industrial workers as part of Trump administration's domestic production focus.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Missouri Candidate Charged With Attempting to Plant Cocaine on Political Rival

The charges represent an escalation of political competition into potential criminal conduct, according to law enforcement officials.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Elon Musk's America PAC Reports $800,000 in Initial Midterm Spending Targeting Vulnerable Republicans

The tech billionaire's political operation is expected to spend up to $200 million supporting Republican candidates in House and Senate races this cycle.

By Diane Park · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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OpenAI Releases GPT-6 Astra After Declaring Model Crossed 'Critical' Cyber Threshold

The company says the new model is the first to meet its heightened cyber capability benchmarks, with broader rollout planned for paid users in coming days.

By James Callahan · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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College Students Reportedly Paid $30 to Protest OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at G20 Summit

Organizers offered money and premade signs to UNC students attending the demonstration where Altman spoke with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Trump's Army Secretary Hunt Takes Shape as Insiders Float Potential Picks

Current Acting Undersecretary Mike Obadal could assume the role temporarily as sources name Sean Parnell and Rep. Brian Mast among candidates.

By Diane Park · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Passes Kayleigh's Law Unanimously, Requiring Lifetime No-Contact Orders For Federal Sex Offenders

The legislation, named after an Arizona woman who was forced back to court 13 years after her abuse, now moves to the Senate where it faces an uncertain path.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Lawmakers Press DHS in Letter Over Chinese Forced Labor Allegations, Flag Popular Labubu Dolls

The bipartisan group of eight lawmakers is requesting a briefing from Secretary Mullin on enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act amid concerns about goods from Xinjiang entering U.S. markets.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Stephen A. Smith Clarifies 2028 Plans, Offers Democrats Advice on Progressives

The ESPN personality said he is not running for president and advised Democrats to 'sit their ass down and get with the program' on progressive wing.

By James Callahan · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Harris on Some Democrats Shunning Her: 'I Would Expect Nothing Less'

The former vice president said red-state candidates avoiding her endorsement are simply doing what they believe is necessary to win.

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