Policy & Law

In a Divided America, Left and Right Unite to Oppose AI Data Centers

Coalitions spanning the political spectrum are organizing against large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure projects in communities nationwide.

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

Dolly Parton's Bipartisan Appeal Draws Attention As Rare Point Of Agreement In Polarized Times

Surveys show the country singer maintains unusually high approval ratings across political party lines, a phenomenon analysts are studying.

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

Trump's South Carolina Win Puts Spotlight on Battleground Republicans' Call for Presidential Help

After Trump-backed Darline Graham won the South Carolina Senate GOP runoff, strategists in competitive states say the president must now turn his focus to races that will determine control of Congress.

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

Dolly Parton's Political Neutrality: A Career Built on Refusing to Pick Sides

The country music icon, who died Tuesday at 80, repeatedly resisted partisan pressure while maintaining her belief in acceptance and artistic independence.

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

Pennsylvania AG Sues Snap, Accusing Snapchat Of Failing to Protect Children

Dave Sunday alleges the platform knowingly misrepresented adult content frequency on its app to maintain a rating for users under 13.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Hochul Remains Defiant After Sheriffs Sue Over Law Banning Cooperation With ICE

The Local Cops, Local Crimes Act took effect Tuesday, with more than a dozen sheriffs filing suit claiming the law unconstitutionally restricts their authority.

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

As Weight-Loss Drug Usage Grows, Restaurants Offer 'GLP-1 Friendly' Menu Items

Fast-casual chains are introducing protein-forward, lower-calorie options to cater to the rapidly expanding number of Americans taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Alex Pretti’s Family Calls for Accountability 7 Months After Fatal CBP Shooting in Minnesota

The ICU nurse was shot by Border Patrol agents during a January immigration crackdown, and his family says they still have not received clear answers about what happened.

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

Trial of Alleged Pan Am 103 Bombmaker Postponed as Families Await Justice for 1988 Attack

The delay came days before proceedings were set to begin in Washington, D.C., adding another chapter to the nearly four-decade wait for accountability.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Usha Vance Responds to Abdul El-Sayed's Comments About Her Background

The Second Lady told Fox & Friends she "kind of laughed" at the Michigan Senate candidate's remarks invoking her heritage in a political attack against Vice President JD Vance.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 3 min read