Policy & Law

Vance Says Watergate Would Be '12-Hour News Story' Today, Drawing Parallels to Trump

The vice president made the comments while promoting his new book at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in California.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

New Bill Calls for $25 Federal Minimum Wage by 2031

The Living Wage for All Act would phase in the increase over seven years, with smaller businesses given additional time to comply.

By Diane Park · Friday, June 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Supreme Court Ruling Allows Revival of Asylum Metering Policy; Sotomayor Disses From Bench

The 6-3 decision permits the Trump administration to limit asylum applications at ports of entry, with justices sharply divided on interpretation of arrival.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Supreme Court Rules 6-3 Against Hawaii's Concealed Carry Law, Citing Second Amendment Violation

The decision in Wolford v. Lopez strikes down Hawaii's 'vampire rule' requiring explicit property owner permission for firearms on public premises.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Usha Vance, Kamala Harris and Hasan Piker Attend World Cup Match at SoFi Stadium

Second Lady Usha Vance, former Vice President Kamala Harris and political streamer Hasan Piker were among those watching as the USA faced Turkey in group stage play.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

FIA Removes Presidential Term Limits, Clearing Path for Ben Sulayem's Extended Leadership

The vote at an extraordinary general assembly in Macao removes a key obstacle to the UAE rally driver's potential long-term presidency of the auto racing governing body.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Mamdani on Election Wins: New Yorkers Exhausted With 'Status Quo Politics'

Three Mamdani-backed candidates defeated incumbent Democrats in federal and state primaries, with two flipping House seats.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Blue State Leaders Erupt After Supreme Court's Decision Ending TPS Protections for Haitians, Syrians

The 6-3 ruling in Mullin v. Doe blocks federal court challenges to the administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of nationals from Haiti and Syria.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Carville Says Mamdani-Backed Avila Chevalier Should Not Be Seated In House Democratic Caucus

The New York congressional candidate, a democratic socialist who defeated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, has sparked debate over ideological boundaries within the party.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Media Outlets Face Criticism After Reporting Unverified Autopilot Claims in Fatal Texas Tesla Crash

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and company AI executives disputed initial reports that the vehicle's autopilot feature was engaged when it killed a 76-year-old woman, raising questions about journalistic verification practices.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read