Policy & Law

Biden Mourns Dolly Parton: 'An American Original'

Former president joins other living commanders in chief in remembering the country music icon who died at 80 following a brief battle with cancer.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Bernie's Never Been Hotter: Progressive Senator Sanders Sees Renewed Influence in Democratic Politics

The Vermont independent's policy positions on Medicare expansion, wealth taxes, and student debt cancellation have gained traction among younger voters and progressive caucus members.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

RealClearInvestigations Report Examines Muslim Community Development in US Cities

The investigative piece explores demographic trends and community formation patterns among Muslim Americans across several metropolitan areas.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

US Halts Immigrant Visa Applications for Global 'In-Depth' Training Course

The State Department guidance comes after a federal judge vacated the administration's previous policy suspending visa processing from 75 countries.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Put Up or Shut Up: GOP Wants the Darline Treatment

Republicans are pressing for a definitive stance from an unnamed official amid ongoing budget negotiations, sources say.

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

Three Secret Service Agents Suspended Amid Leak Probe, Agency Confirms

The agency has not disclosed what information was allegedly leaked or whether classified materials were involved.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Wake County Gender Identity Debate Highlights Parental Rights Vs. Student Privacy in Schools

North Carolina school district faces pushback over policies regarding parental notification when students request name and pronoun changes.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Nothing Changes Yet With Supreme Court's Order on Elections but It Could Open Door to 'Chaos'

The high court's decision Monday leaves election procedures unchanged for November but restarts legal battles with ballots set to go out September 4.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Idaho Law Protects Faith Healers. It Wasn't Always That Way.

The state now shields parents who refuse medical care for children, but historical records show such exemptions didn't exist until the early 1970s.

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

Grocers Issue Warning over Mamdani's Taxpayer-Backed Stores: 'We're Going to Go After' Them

A coalition of immigrant-owned grocers filed two lawsuits against New York City Monday and is threatening legal action against any private company that operates the planned municipal stores.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read