Sunday, October 4, 2026Truth in Journalism · Independent, Daily

Politics · Lead Story

Trump Considers Diesel Export Ban as Experts Warn of Short-Lived Relief

President Trump is weighing a diesel export ban to address record-high fuel prices, but analysts and studies warn the move could offer only temporary relief.

April Clark · Oct 4

Elections

Senate GOP Super PAC Halts North Carolina Ads, Redirects Funds to Kansas

Politics

Poll Finds Majority Oppose Democratic Push to Expand Supreme Court

Politics

McKinney Officials Face Scrutiny Over Ties to Islamic Association Ahead of Mosque Vote

Courts & Law

Supreme Court to Hear Suncor Energy Climate Liability Case as Activists Target Industry Through Lawsuits

Immigration

Vance Criticizes H-1B Visas as Trump Administration Tightens Oversight

Politics · Story of the Day

GOP Bill Seeks to Block Federal Funds for States Penalizing Parents Over Gender Identity Disputes

Sen. Eric Schmitt and Rep. Mary Miller introduced a bill to withhold federal child-welfare funds from states that penalize parents for not supporting gender transitions.

April Clark · Oct 4

GOP Bill Seeks to Block Federal Funds for States Penalizing Parents Over Gender Identity Disputes

Courts & Law

DOJ Alleges UCLA Law Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants

Liam Walker · Oct 3

Treasury Targets Hamas Fundraising Network in U.S. and Europe

Liam Walker · Oct 2

Supreme Court to Hear Suncor Energy Climate Liability Case as Activists Target Industry Through Lawsuits

Liam Walker · Oct 2

Judicial Watch Sues CIA for Fauci COVID-19 Origins Records

Liam Walker · Oct 1

DOJ Files Misconduct Complaint Against Minnesota Judges Over Media Comments on Deportations

Liam Walker · Oct 1

House Report Alleges Environmental Law Institute Sought to Influence Judges on Climate Cases

Liam Walker · Oct 1

Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas Sue Blue States Over Abortion Pill Shield Laws

Liam Walker · Oct 1

Kansas League of Women Voters Faces Inquiry Over $5 Gift Card Voter Registration Offer

Liam Walker · Oct 1

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Immigration

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Courts

The Legal Landscape of Abortion

Where the law stands, state by state, after Dobbs.

Culture

The Transgender Debate

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Elections

Redistricting, Unveiled

Maps, gerrymanders, and the fight for the House.

Politics

Democratic Senate Candidates Split on Filibuster as Control Hangs in Balance

April Clark · Oct 3

Senate GOP Super PAC Halts North Carolina Ads, Redirects Funds to Kansas

April Clark · Oct 2

Poll Finds Majority Oppose Democratic Push to Expand Supreme Court

April Clark · Oct 2

McKinney Officials Face Scrutiny Over Ties to Islamic Association Ahead of Mosque Vote

April Clark · Oct 2

Hegseth Orders 20% Cut in General and Admiral Positions Across U.S. Military

April Clark · Sep 30

Poll Finds Bipartisan Support for Excluding Noncitizens from House Apportionment

April Clark · Sep 30

Texas GOP Eyes Open 35th District After Redistricting Shifts

April Clark · Sep 29

Virginia Voters to Decide on Constitutional Amendment Establishing Right to Abortion

April Clark · Sep 29

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Culture & Media

Carnegie Mellon Professor Remains Employed After Controversial Social Media Posts

Theo Ramirez · Sep 15

Debate Flares Over 9/11 Victimhood in New York Times Coverage

Theo Ramirez · Sep 12

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Announces Resignation Amid Criticism of Institutional Direction

Theo Ramirez · Sep 8

Texas Pastors Attend Training on Perceived Islamification Threat

Theo Ramirez · Aug 24

Top Tennis Players Back WTA Rule Barring Men From Women’s Competition

Theo Ramirez · Aug 9

White House Report Criticizes Smithsonian’s American History Museum for Omissions

Theo Ramirez · Aug 9