Policy & Law

Affordability Emerges as Key Midterm Battleground as Both Parties Seek Political Advantage

With inflation and cost-of-living concerns dominating voter priorities, Republicans and Democrats are racing to define who can best address household budget pressures heading into November.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

ICE Arrests Drop Nearly 12% Following Minneapolis Killings

The decline follows the deaths of two American citizens during immigration enforcement operations and the subsequent dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

By James Callahan · Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Ilhan Omar Faces Financial Scrutiny as Husband's Winery Closes Abruptly

The Santa Rosa winery, co-owned by Tim Mynett, shut down April 4 following inquiries from House Oversight Committee into the congresswoman's financial disclosures.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

NBC News Hosts Leaders From Politics, Space, Sports in Common Ground Discussion Series

The series features bipartisan political figures alongside astronauts and athletes discussing policy challenges where consensus may be possible.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Mississippi Governor Calling for Special Session Over State Supreme Court Map After VRA Decision

Reeves says legislators will return to Jackson within 21 days of U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana v. Callais to redraw electoral maps.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Monthly Mortgage Payments Are Dropping in These Major U.S. Cities, Report Finds

LendingTree analysis shows average monthly payment fell from $1,990 to $1,942 nationally, with Fresno and North Port seeing declines exceeding 17%.

By Diane Park · Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Nebraska's Electoral System Debate Centers on 2028 Presidential Race

Republicans fell two votes short of changing Nebraska's split electoral vote system in April 2025, but have vowed to revisit the issue before the next presidential election.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Colorado DA Files Assault Charges Against CBP Officer in Durango Incident

District attorney charges federal immigration officer with third-degree assault, marking rare state prosecution of CBP personnel.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Fetterman Says Iran Must Be Excited by Democratic Criticism of Trump Military Operations

The Pennsylvania senator was the only Democrat to vote against a War Powers Act resolution directing Trump to withdraw from Iran conflict.

By James Callahan · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Blakeman to Share Stage With GOP Lawmaker Who Called for Muslim Deportations

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who has welcomed Muslim residents in his county, will keynote a gala alongside Rep. Andy Ogles, the Tennessee Republican who has led efforts to denaturalize and deport Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

By James Callahan · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 4 min read