Policy & Law

Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival Raises $20 Million for Women's Well-Being Organizations

The benefit concert, inspired by 1990s Lilith Fair, comes as the Trump administration moves to overhaul family planning grants used by reproductive health clinics.

By James Callahan · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Calls State Elections 'Ground Zero for This Republic'

Rep. John James, a Republican running to unseat Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, made the remark during an interview Sunday.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Nepal Warns of Possible Fresh Flooding as Communities Grapple With Devastation From Himalayan Disaster

At least 788 dead and 2,500 missing in Nepal while warnings of additional flooding along Bhotekoshi River prompt evacuations.

By James Callahan · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

The Right's Woman Problem: Conservatives Grapple With Gender Gap in 2026

GOP faces declining support among women voters as party debates messaging and candidate selection heading into midterm elections.

By Diane Park · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Homan Says Federal Officials Should 'Get Them Out Quick' After Yiannopoulos Deportation

The White House border czar's comments came after immigration authorities detained and deported the British national who had overstayed his visa.

By James Callahan · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Niger Junta Survives 24-Hour Mutiny Backed by Russian Forces

The unrest, which saw soldiers arrested and paraded on state television, was quelled with help from Russia's Africa Corps after a day of fighting at the capital's main airport.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Experts Highlight Economic, Health, Stability and Environmental Benefits of Housing Affordability Efforts

The Hill opinion piece argues that expanding affordable housing access yields broad gains across multiple sectors, though federal legislative solutions remain contested.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Massive AI Boom Puts One of America's Oldest Manufacturers on Path to Double in Size, CEO Says

Corning's partnership with NVIDIA will create more than 3,000 jobs across North Carolina and Texas as optical fiber demand for data centers surges.

By James Callahan · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

An Incentive for Investment: How the US Tax Code Can Help America Rebuild

Op-ed from Gary, Indiana examines how federal tax policy could be leveraged to stimulate investment in older American communities facing economic challenges.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Five Years After Afghanistan Withdrawal, Afghan Nationals Face Shrinking Pathways to Stay in US

The Trump administration has accelerated deportations and curtailed refugee resettlement programs since returning to office, marking a stark shift from the evacuation efforts of 2021.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 4 min read