Policy & Law

Pete Buttigieg Says His Family Was Subject to CPS, Police Investigation After False Report

Michigan State Police confirmed an anonymous report was determined false; both children underwent forensic interviews before being cleared.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Trump's Demands for Loyalty Reshaping Republican Party Dynamics, Creating Friction in Congress and Abroad

From Oval Office exchanges with NATO to heated lunches with senators, the president's insistence on fealty has become a defining feature of his second term.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago, Sparking Fresh Debate Over 44th President's Legacy

The Jackson Park complex draws visitors seeking to reflect on the Obama era as partisan divisions over his record remain sharp.

By James Callahan · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Fast-Moving Cottonwood Fire in Utah Becomes Largest Blaze in U.S., Spreads Overnight

The 144-square-mile wildfire has forced evacuations across southern Utah, grounded firefighting aircraft, and prompted Gov. Spencer Cox to impose temporary fireworks restrictions through July 5.

By James Callahan · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Progressive Candidates Backed by NYC Mayor Mamdani Score Major Primary Wins, Reshaping Democratic Politics

The victories have ignited debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party and prompted stark warnings from both progressive and conservative politicians.

By Diane Park · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Administration Launches Fostering the Future Accounts for Children in Foster Care

The initiative, announced by First Lady Melania Trump, enables child welfare agencies to open savings accounts as stand-in guardians for over 400,000 children in the system.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

CBC Pushes Back on Slotkin's Call for 'New Leadership' Among Democrats

The Michigan senator's comments on the SiriusXM podcast drew sharp criticism from the Congressional Black Caucus, which voiced unwavering support for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

By Diane Park · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Turkey Gains $700 Million Military Sales, Halkbank Settlement under Trump-Erdoğan Relationship

The deals come as Erdoğan prepares to host the NATO summit in July, with critics questioning whether the U.S. is rewarding a leader aligned with Iran and Russia.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Oregon Study Finds Rising Rates of Gender-Affirming Treatments Among Insured Youth

Research analyzing 868,740 adolescents shows roughly one in 240 Oregon girls age 17 was taking testosterone, sparking debate over data interpretation.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Dangerous Weather Hampers Firefighters and Leads to Fireworks Bans in Western U.S.

The Cottonwood Fire has burned more than 112 square miles as nearly 3 million acres have burned nationally this year, surpassing the 10-year average.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read