Policy & Law

Former CDC Chief Medical Officer Says RFK Jr. Caused Irreparable Harm to Agency

Dr. Debra Houry, who served under the Biden administration, criticized Kennedy's leadership of HHS and its impact on federal health agencies.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Matthew McConaughey: America at 250 Is a Bet That's Still On the Table

Oscar-winning actor shared a patriotic message on social media ahead of Independence Day, framing the nation's founding as an ongoing experiment rather than a completed project.

By Diane Park · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

White Supremacist Group Marches Through Washington on Independence Day

Patriot Front members, wearing face coverings and carrying shields, gathered near Union Station before marching to Eastern Market during America's semiquincentennial.

By Diane Park · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Supreme Court Rules Property Owners Not Entitled to Fair Market Value in Tax Debt Seizures

In Pung family case, justices rule government seizure process must be fair but stop short of requiring market value compensation.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Florida Republican Calls Haitian Deportations After TPS Ruling a 'Huge Mistake'

Rep. Carlos Giménez breaks with his party as Supreme Court upholds Trump administration decision to terminate temporary protected status for Haitians.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

U.S. Birth Rate Continues Decline Amid Policy Debates over Family Support

The trend reflects broader discussions about paid leave, childcare costs, and workplace protections as factors influencing family formation decisions.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Mike Johnson Says 14th Amendment Has Been 'Devalued' by Birthright Citizenship Practices

The House speaker's comments come after Trump called on Congress to address birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court decision.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Wildfires Rage Across Portugal, Greece and Spain; Authorities Warn of Toxic Smoke

EU neighbors dispatch firefighters to Portugal as blazes burn more than 12,000 hectares in central region while toxic smoke from Greek recycling plant fire prompts health warnings.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Expert Who Fled Cuba Warns of 'Vicious Cycle' That Could Lead to More Socialists in Congress

Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation who fled communist Cuba in 1972, says recent electoral wins by socialist candidates illustrate a growing threat.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

NYC Mayor's Wife Attends Spain Retreat During America 250 Celebration as Husband Delivers Critical Speech

Rama Duwaji served as artist-in-residence at a sold-out Mallorca spiritual retreat costing roughly $3,400 per guest while New York City marked the nation's semi-quincentennial.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read