Policy & Law

Three Warning Signs Emerge for Republicans in New NBC News Poll

Trump's approval hits new low at 37%, with voters increasingly pessimistic on economy and Iran policy as midterm elections approach.

By James Callahan · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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GOP Support for Bondi Subpoena Wanes as Democrats Push for Contempt Vote

Four of five Republicans who backed subpoena now question its value, while Democrats see former AG as central to Epstein controversy.

By James Callahan · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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Britannia No Longer Rules the Waves, but It Can Still Be a Credible Power

Starmer's government commits to 3.5 percent defense spending increase as Strategic Defense Review reveals stretched military capabilities.

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

House Ethics Panel Conducted 20 Sexual Misconduct Investigations Since 2017

Committee releases list of 28 publicly-disclosed matters involving alleged misconduct by House members since 1976, including recent cases against Swalwell and Gonzales.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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Father Kills 8 Children in Shreveport Mass Shooting, Police Say

Suspect Shamar Elkins fatally wounded by officers after allegedly shooting his seven children and an eighth child, plus two women believed to be his wife and girlfriend.

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

Jackson Solo Dissent Opposes Supreme Court Reversal in Fourth Amendment Case

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the lone justice to defend the D.C. Appeals Court after the Supreme Court's 8-2 ruling approving a police traffic stop.

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

Liberal Justices Slow-Walked Dobbs Release, Report Says

A new report reveals liberal Supreme Court justices delayed releasing the Dobbs ruling for weeks, a decision critics say increased security risks for the justices.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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Mortgage Rates Linger Below 7 Percent After Reaching Four-Week Low

30-year fixed mortgages averaged 6.36 percent, down from March highs but still above February's sub-6 percent dip

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

Who'll Be Left to Pay the Bills After Mamdani 'Eats the Rich'?

New York City taxpayers question fiscal impact of new tax policies as budget analysts warn of potential shortfalls.

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

5 People Shot During Fight in Nightlife District Near University of Iowa

Three students were among the five wounded in the shooting near downtown Iowa City; one victim remains in critical condition.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, April 19, 2026 · 3 min read