Policy & Law

Congress Returns to Washington With Lengthy To-Do List

Lawmakers come back from two-week recess facing multiple legislative priorities as the session progresses.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Forty Years After Batson, Racial Bias in Jury Selection Persists

The Supreme Court's upcoming decision in Pitchford v. Cain tests whether the landmark 1986 ruling against discriminatory jury strikes is still being enforced.

By James Callahan · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Once Inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar Unseats Him in Landmark Election

The opposition leader who previously served as justice minister under Orban's government has defeated the long-serving Hungarian prime minister in what analysts are calling a historic shift.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Orbán Concedes Defeat, Tisza Party Wins Hungarian Elections

With more than 80% of votes counted, opposition Tisza Party secures 137 seats in the 199-seat National Assembly, ending Fidesz's parliamentary majority.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman Takes Mission's Zero-Gravity Indicator After Splashdown

The plushie 'Rise,' designed by an 8-year-old and carrying 5 million names, became a symbol of the historic lunar mission that traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Teen With 73 Food Sensitivities Promotes MAHA Movement, Sparking Policy Debate

An 18-year-old's journey from chronic inflammation to advocacy for whole foods has drawn both support and scrutiny from public health experts.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

AI Systems Show Ideological Bias, Lean Center-Left, New Report Finds

America First Policy Institute study of leading chatbots finds consistent patterns across industry, raising transparency concerns

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Mortgage Delinquency Rises as Homeowners Seek Financial Relief Options

FHA loans account for over 80% of the increase in severely delinquent mortgages, though rates remain below pre-pandemic levels.

By James Callahan · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Peru Election Stretches Into Second Day After Ballot Delivery Failures

More than 52,000 voters in Lima and Peruvians abroad in Orlando and Paterson were granted extra day to cast ballots after logistical problems.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Rep. Eric Swalwell Announces Resignation From Congress After Sexual Assault Allegations

California Democrat says he will step down from his House seat, with the House Ethics Committee launching a formal probe into the misconduct claims.

By James Callahan · Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3 min read