Policy & Law

Hegseth Upgrades Abbey Gate Marines' Valor Awards After 5-Year Delay

The Pentagon ceremony on the fifth anniversary of the Kabul airport bombing upgraded awards for three Marines whose original submissions were downgraded, Secretary Hegseth said.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Drag Performer Raises Funds After Being Featured in Republican Attack Ad Against Cognetti

Frank Carey, who performs as 'Chlamydia Berns,' says the NRCC advertisement misrepresents him and his support for transgender people.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rep. Matt Van Epps Introduces Resolution Marking Abbey Gate Bombing Anniversary, Criticizing Past Afghanistan Withdrawal

The Tennessee Republican and former Army aviator says the 2021 withdrawal was an 'abject failure' that did not have to happen as he pushes for congressional recognition of the attack's fifth anniversary.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Trial With States for up to $17B

The settlement requires changes to Facebook and Instagram platforms and resolves claims that Meta deliberately designed features addictive to young users.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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CIA Director Ratcliffe Covertly Traveled to Moscow on Military Aircraft for High-Level Meetings

The C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft's unusual civilian airport landing sparked attention amid ongoing US-Russia tensions.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Hawley Launches Investigation Into Flock Cameras' Massive Surveillance Program

The Missouri Republican is demanding documents from the company by Sept. 8 after citing cases of unauthorized searches and wrongful arrests tied to its network of more than 120,000 cameras.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Man Arrested With Guillotine Outside U.S. Supreme Court After Driving From California

Philan-Tam-Duy Le, 35, was apprehended by Capitol Police on Tuesday afternoon after authorities spotted the weapon in his pickup truck parked near the Supreme Court.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Bill Gates Calls for Creation of Global Body to Manage 'Turbulent' AI Transition

The Microsoft co-founder published a nearly 6,000-word essay outlining his proposal for international coordination as AI adoption accelerates.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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El-Sayed Deflects on Green New Deal in Fox News Interview, Deleted Posts Show Years of Support

Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee previously wrote dozens of posts defending the climate proposal before scrubbing his social media ahead of his campaign announcement.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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LA Mayoral Debate Leaves Voters Frustrated As Residents Criticize Both Democratic Candidates

Incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman faced voter backlash during a contentious debate featuring personal attacks over the city's handling of fires, homelessness, and corruption.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read