Policy & Law

Angel Dad Joe Abraham Named ICE VOICE Executive Director After Daughter's Killing Spurred Immigration Enforcement Push

Abraham, whose daughter was killed in a 2025 drunk driving crash by an illegal alien, will lead the office supporting victims of immigration-related crime.

By Diane Park · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 4 min read
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Study Finds Apple News, Google Promoted Outlets With No Republican Endorsements Since 1988

The Media Research Center analysis examined the most-featured publications on both platforms over 10 presidential election cycles.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Democrats Narrow 2028 Convention Host To Boston, Denver, Philadelphia

The Democratic National Committee selected three finalist cities from an original field of at least seven contenders for the party's presidential nomination convention.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Billionaire Bill Ackman Commits $400 Million to New Brain Health Institute After Daughter's Hemorrhage

The Manhattan-based Ackman Oxman Institute will focus on accelerating research from idea to patient treatment, with its own venture funding arm and a 680,000-square-foot facility planned.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 4 min read
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Battleground Democrats Face Scrutiny Over Reported Incomes Versus Working-Class Narratives

Financial disclosures reveal six-figure salaries and assets worth up to $1.8 million among candidates who have emphasized economic struggles on the campaign trail.

By Diane Park · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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Army Pauses New ROTC Academic Standards After Internal Debate Over Implementation

The service issued minimum academic requirements for college cadets earlier this month, then withdrew them within days amid reports of insufficient senior leader consultation.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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Texas Mom Backs Ten Commandments in Classrooms as Legal Battle Reaches Supreme Court

The state has already displayed the commandments in classrooms while families argue the mandate crosses constitutional lines.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Federal Reserve Research Links AI Data Center Growth to Rising Electricity Costs for Households

Dallas Fed study estimates wholesale electricity prices already 2% to 6% higher nationwide due to data centers, with projections of steeper increases by 2028.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Here's How the System to Report Problems in ICE Detention Has Failed Immigrants

An investigation finds that detainees face significant barriers when attempting to file complaints about conditions, medical care, and treatment at federal immigration facilities.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 5 min read
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Criticizes Harvard in Family Reality TV Series, Drawing Fire From Critics

Duffy's comments about the university appeared in a new show debuting on the Transportation Department's YouTube page.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 3 min read