Sunday, October 25, 2026Truth in Journalism · Independent, Daily

Elections · Lead Story

Trump, Nicki Minaj Rally Republicans in Michigan Senate Race

Donald Trump and Nicki Minaj campaigned in Michigan, backing GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers and criticizing Democratic policies on gender and children.

April Clark · Oct 25

Politics

DHS Scheduled Multiple LGBTQ Pride Events During Work Hours, Records Show

Courts & Law

Federal Investigation of Rep. Ilhan Omar Highlights Competing Visions for Rule of Law

Politics

States Remove Ineligible Voters, Few Face Prosecution

States have flagged thousands of ineligible voters and removed many from rolls, but only a small number of cases have led to criminal prosecution.

April Clark · Oct 25

States Remove Ineligible Voters, Few Face Prosecution

Courts & Law

Supreme Court May Hear Case on Deportation of Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil

Liam Walker · Oct 25

Ex-FBI Officials Charged With Lying to Congress on Hunter Biden Investigations

Liam Walker · Oct 25

Federal Investigation of Rep. Ilhan Omar Highlights Competing Visions for Rule of Law

Liam Walker · Oct 24

DOJ Investigates Connecticut Cities Over Delays in Firearm Permits

Liam Walker · Oct 24

Virginia Senate Leader Louise Lucas Indicted on Racketeering and Drug Charges

Liam Walker · Oct 22

Lawsuit: L.A. County Admits Inability to Verify Voter Citizenship Amid Federal Warnings

Liam Walker · Oct 21

Indiana AG Charges DACA Recipient With Voting in Four Federal Elections

Liam Walker · Oct 21

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Maine's 72-Hour Gun Purchase Waiting Period

Liam Walker · Oct 21

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Free Speech

Free Speech in America

The First Amendment fights defining the moment — from campus to Congress.

Elections

Election Integrity

How U.S. elections are secured, audited, and contested.

Immigration

Immigration Enforcement

ICE, the border, and how enforcement actually works.

Courts

The Legal Landscape of Abortion

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

Culture

The Transgender Debate

The policy, the science, and the legal battles explained.

Elections

Redistricting, Unveiled

Maps, gerrymanders, and the fight for the House.

Politics

Republican Study Committee Marks 53 Years, Highlights Legislative Influence

April Clark · Oct 25

Trump Announces $4.2 Billion Audi Plant in Georgia, Touting Major Auto Jobs Boost

April Clark · Oct 25

Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial Opens on National Mall

April Clark · Oct 24

DHS Scheduled Multiple LGBTQ Pride Events During Work Hours, Records Show

April Clark · Oct 24

Audit Finds $1 Billion in Georgia Pandemic Jobless Claims Unverified

April Clark · Oct 24

Concerns Over Noncitizen Voter Registrations Intensify Ahead of Elections

April Clark · Oct 24

Watchdog Files Complaint Over Alleged Duplicate Voter Registrations in Iowa

April Clark · Oct 23

Georgia House Race Draws Unprecedented Out-of-State Funding for Democrat

April Clark · Oct 23

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Culture & Media

Apple News Voting Guides Face Scrutiny for Political Bias, FTC Warning

Theo Ramirez · Oct 7

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