Policy & Law

Hasan Piker Identifies Tech Tycoon Singham as Financier of Political Movements Amid Federal Scrutiny

The left-leaning influencer said during a livestream that federal investigators are targeting Singham and organizations he funds, including CodePink and the ANSWER Coalition.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Freedom Conservatives Hope Fusionism Returns as They Seek to Reclaim GOP Mantle

A gathering of libertarian-leaning conservatives in Washington charts a path forward, arguing their small-government principles can regain influence after being sidelined during the Trump era.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Arkansas Woman Describes Days-Long Wait During Life-Threatening Miscarriage Under State Abortion Ban

Emily Waldorf spent four days in a Fayetteville hospital while doctors said they could not provide standard care because the fetus still had a heartbeat, raising questions about medical exceptions under the 2022 ban.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

DNC Releases Post-2024 Election Review Amid Criticism of Incomplete Findings

The internal report, issued after party pressure, has been called error-ridden and criticized for sidestepping contentious issues like immigration and Israel.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Rep. Thomas Massie Files FEC Paperwork for 2028 House Race, Says Decision Not Final

The Kentucky Republican, who lost his primary last week to a Trump-backed challenger, has not ruled out a presidential bid either.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Massie Positions Himself for Potential Political Future After Primary Defeat

The Kentucky Republican filed FEC paperwork for a 2028 House run and left the door open to higher office, including a potential presidential bid.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Albuquerque Officials Take Steps to Curb Surge in Citations, Jail Stays Related to Homelessness

Bernalillo County judges are scheduling Friday hearings for nine homelessness-related offenses starting July 1, as the county jail's homeless population has grown from 3,670 in 2022 to nearly 12,000 in 2025.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

John Cornyn's Last Stand and Democratic Fights: What to Watch in Tuesday's Texas Elections

President Trump has endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton over three-term Senator Cornyn, setting up a high-stakes GOP Senate runoff that could reshape Texas politics.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Policy & Law

Jewish Democrats Navigate Party's Shifting Stance on Israel at Leadership Summit

NBC News polling shows 57% of Democrats now view Israel negatively, up from 35% in 2023, as intra-party debate intensifies over Gaza war and weapons sales.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Immigration Courts Bundle Dozens of Cases to Accelerate Deportation Hearings under Trump Administration

Federal immigration courts are scheduling hearings with 100 or more respondents at once, raising due process concerns among attorneys while administration officials say the changes address chronic backlogs.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read