Policy & Law

Oil Prices Spike Again Following Latest Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. crude rose 6.4% to $87.88 per barrel as Iran reversed its decision to reopen the vital shipping lane, prolonging an eight-week conflict that has pushed gas prices above $4.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

ICE Seeks Detention of Venezuelan National in Houston Sledgehammer Murder Case

Houston City Council votes to limit ICE cooperation as Governor Abbott threatens $110 million funding cut over policy change.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Catholic Objection to Colorado Preschool Program

The Archdiocese of Denver argues a nondiscrimination provision conflicts with religious doctrine, setting up potential expansion of religious exemptions.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

On 4/20, Democrats Urged to Lead on Cannabis Legalization as Polls Show Broad Support

Polls show 70% of Americans support legal cannabis, yet Democrats have not fully capitalized on the issue despite decades of advocacy.

By James Callahan · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Yale Committee Finds Self-Censorship and Political Bias Eroding Public Trust in Higher Education

After a year-long review, Yale's presidential committee identified institutional practices as key factors behind declining confidence in universities.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Allie Beth Stuckey, David French Debate Biblical Truth vs. Empathy in Heated Podcast Exchange

The Relatable podcast debate covered toxic empathy, gender ideology and pronouns, and French's vote for Kamala Harris, highlighting divisions within evangelical Christianity.

By Diane Park · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Former Aide Suing Eric Adams Joins Mamdani Administration as Deputy Mayor Chief of Staff

Hassan Naveed, who was fired as NYC hate crimes prevention chief in 2024 and is suing Adams over religious discrimination allegations, returns to City Hall under the new mayor.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Army Veteran Identified in Shreveport Shooting That Killed Eight Children

Shamar Elkins, 31, shot ten people across three homes before being killed by police during a carjacking attempt.

By James Callahan · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

It's No Mystery, Spanberger Lied About Everything

Virginia Democrat faces criticism over alleged misrepresentations as political adversaries demand accountability.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Ontario Premier Doug Ford Agrees to Sell $21M Private Jet Following Outcry

The Bombardier Challenger 650, purchased for official travel including tariff advocacy in the US, will be sold after critics called it a 'gravy plane.'

By James Callahan · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read