Friday, September 18, 2026Truth in Journalism · Independent, Daily

Politics · Lead Story

Ben Cline Secures Key Endorsement to Lead Republican Study Committee

Rep. Ben Cline has received the Republican Study Committee Executive Committee's endorsement to chair the largest GOP caucus, pending a November election.

April Clark · Sep 18

Health

New Study Disputes Link Between Transgender Medicine Restrictions and Teen Suicide Rates

Courts & Law

Dearborn Faces Lawsuit Alleging Favoritism Toward Islam in City Holiday Displays

Courts & Law

Russian National Sentenced to Six Years for Voter Fraud and Identity Theft Scheme

Elections

Missouri Faces Election Turmoil After Conflicting Court Orders on Congressional Map

Politics

Trump Administration Moves to Exclude Noncitizens from 2030 Census Apportionment

Elections · Story of the Day

Valadao Faces Tough Reelection Fight in Redrawn California District

Rep. David Valadao confronts a competitive race against Democrat Randy Villegas after California’s district maps were redrawn, shifting the political landscape.

April Clark · Sep 18

Valadao Faces Tough Reelection Fight in Redrawn California District

Courts & Law

DOJ Declares Federal Ban on Handgun Sales to 18-20-Year-Olds Unconstitutional

Liam Walker · Sep 18

Dearborn Faces Lawsuit Alleging Favoritism Toward Islam in City Holiday Displays

Liam Walker · Sep 17

Russian National Sentenced to Six Years for Voter Fraud and Identity Theft Scheme

Liam Walker · Sep 17

FBI Director Confirms 'Round River' Classification Was Fabricated Amid Biden Probe Concerns

Liam Walker · Sep 16

Federal Judge Refers Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner for DOJ Criminal Probe

Liam Walker · Sep 16

FBI Director Patel Says Bureau Removed Staff Over Political Weaponization, Highlights Crime Reduction

Liam Walker · Sep 16

DOJ, Education Department Find Berkeley Law Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants

Liam Walker · Sep 16

Kappa Kappa Gamma Faces Lawsuit Over Admitting Transgender Members

Liam Walker · Sep 15

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Courts

The Legal Landscape of Abortion

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Culture

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Elections

Redistricting, Unveiled

Maps, gerrymanders, and the fight for the House.

Politics

States Prepare to Counter Possible ICE Presence at Polls

April Clark · Sep 18

House Committees Accuse ActBlue of Lax Controls on Foreign Donations

April Clark · Sep 18

Missouri Faces Election Turmoil After Conflicting Court Orders on Congressional Map

April Clark · Sep 17

Trump Administration Moves to Exclude Noncitizens from 2030 Census Apportionment

April Clark · Sep 17

House Speaker Closes Chamber Early, Sparking Bipartisan Criticism

April Clark · Sep 16

Pentagon Funds Iran War From Base Budgets as Congress Delays Supplemental Request

April Clark · Sep 16

Heritage Foundation Scholar Warns Congress on Alleged Islamist-Marxist Alliance

April Clark · Sep 15

Rep. Beyer Pushes for Urgent House Hearings on AI Regulation Amid Industry, Political Divide

April Clark · Sep 15

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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