Policy & Law

Blue State Water Infrastructure Failures Could Threaten Food Supplies Nationwide, Lawmaker Warns

Rep. Harriet Hageman of Wyoming argues California's reliance on the Colorado River and outdated infrastructure could have ripple effects across all seven basin states.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Smithsonian-Linked Museum in Michigan Highlights Post-9/11 Treatment of Arab Americans

The Dearborn-based Arab American National Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, has received over $500,000 in federal humanities grants while featuring exhibits on discrimination following the 2001 attacks.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Idaho's Faith-Healing Exemption Faces Scrutiny After Report Documents 15 Preventable Child Deaths

ProPublica analysis of death records found at least 15 children from Followers of Christ sect died between 2015 and 2025 from treatable conditions while state law shields parents.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Surging Dem With DSA Ties Is Either a Bona-Fide Socialist or Not Very Smart, GOP Rep Says

Rep. Carlos Gimenez, who fled Castro's Cuba as a child, said Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon should clarify her political positions before November.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Dem Knives Are Out for Hakeem Jeffries After Secret Jared Kushner Meeting

The private New York City meeting between the House Democratic leader and Trump's son-in-law has sparked backlash from progressive Democrats and DSA-backed candidates.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Mamdani Voices Support for Jeffries Amid Kushner Meeting Blowback

New York City mayor endorsed the House minority leader's speakership prospects despite controversy over his meeting with Trump's son-in-law.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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Abdul El-Sayed Distances Himself From Hasan Piker's Comments on American Jews

The Michigan Senate nominee condemned antisemitism while asserting only his campaign spokespeople speak for him amid controversy over the progressive Twitch streamer's remarks.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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SBA Pro-Life America Memo Urges Republicans to Highlight Late-Term Abortion Positions in Midterms

The group commissioned polling in Iowa showing its 'attack' message on late-term abortion shifted Republican vote margins by 3.3 to 4.4 percentage points.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed Clashes With Watters in Fox News Interview Over Culture War and Energy Policy

The half-hour interview on Jesse Watters Primetime featured heated exchanges on culture war topics, the candidate's Muslim faith, and rising gas prices.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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An Aluminum Smelter Becomes Part of Oklahoma Republican Governor Runoff Election

The future of a proposed aluminum facility has emerged as a key issue between the two remaining candidates competing to be Oklahoma's next governor.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 4 min read