Politics
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PoliticsRep. Beyer Pushes for Urgent House Hearings on AI Regulation Amid Industry, Political Divide
Sep 15, 2026
Rep. Don Beyer urges immediate House hearings on AI regulation, as tech leaders and political figures clash over the pace and oversight of artificial intelligence.
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PoliticsNextEra to Build $13 Billion Natural Gas Plant in Fayette County
Sep 13, 2026
NextEra Energy Resources will build a $13 billion natural gas power plant in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, marking the largest investment in the county's history.
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PoliticsSeattle Mayor Explains Police Chief’s Forced Resignation Amid Public Safety Criticism
Sep 12, 2026
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson cited the need for leadership alignment after requesting Police Chief Shon Barnes' resignation, fueling debate over public safety and city leadership.
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PoliticsNonprofits Receiving Federal Grants Oppose White House Funding Reforms
Sep 12, 2026
Several federally funded nonprofits are pushing back against proposed White House rules that would tighten oversight of grant spending, citing risks to essential services.
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PoliticsTexas GOP Leaders Intensify Focus on Islamism, Sharia Law Concerns at Convention
Sep 12, 2026
Texas Republicans and officials are calling for legislative action and investigations as Islamic institutions expand, fueling debate over religious freedom and state identity.
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PoliticsGOP Leaders Push to Codify Conservative Agenda Before January
Sep 11, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican lawmakers vow to advance key conservative bills, including border and sanctuary city measures, before the next Congress.
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PoliticsElaine Chao Accused of Overlapping Roles With Chinese Government-Linked Groups During U.S. Cabinet Tenure
Sep 10, 2026
A report alleges former cabinet secretary Elaine Chao held positions in Chinese Communist Party-linked organizations while serving in U.S.
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PoliticsCalifornia Gas Prices Lead Nation Amid Refinery Closures, Policy Disputes
Sep 9, 2026
California drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the U.S., as refinery closures and state energy policies fuel political debate over the causes.
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PoliticsBipartisan Bill Seeks to Block Federal Funding for AI Surveillance Cameras
Sep 8, 2026
A bipartisan House bill would prohibit federal funding for AI-powered surveillance cameras, citing privacy concerns as the technology rapidly expands nationwide.
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PoliticsArmy Selects Vendors for Nuclear Microreactors at Five U.S. Bases
Sep 7, 2026
The Army has chosen five companies to build nuclear microreactors at major military installations, aiming to secure energy independence and resilience.
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PoliticsHouse Passes Resolution Condemning Socialism Amid Rise in DSA-Backed Candidates
Sep 6, 2026
The House voted 220-192 to condemn socialism, citing concerns over DSA-backed candidates and generational shifts in attitudes toward socialist policies.
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PoliticsTrump Administration’s Beef Import Tariff Waiver Draws Rancher Criticism Amid Economic Uncertainty
Sep 5, 2026
The Trump administration’s move to ease tariffs on foreign beef imports aims to lower consumer prices, but U.S. ranchers warn it could threaten herd recovery.
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PoliticsEPA Shifts Policy to Treat Advanced Plastic Recycling as Manufacturing
Sep 5, 2026
The EPA under Administrator Lee Zeldin has reclassified some advanced plastic recycling as manufacturing, aiming to spur innovation and reduce plastic waste.
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PoliticsState GOP Lawmakers Press Trump to Nominate Census Director Ahead of 2030 Count
Sep 4, 2026
Over 170 Republican state lawmakers urge President Trump to appoint a permanent Census Bureau director, citing concerns about data accuracy and congressional.
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PoliticsHouse Narrowly Rejects Amendment to Cap Supreme Court at Nine Justices
Sep 2, 2026
The House failed to pass a constitutional amendment to fix the Supreme Court at nine justices, highlighting partisan divides over potential court expansion.
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PoliticsHouse Considers Senate Bill to Delay White House Grantmaking Rule
Aug 31, 2026
The House is weighing a Senate bill that would postpone new White House rules on federal grants, with debate centering on oversight and potential impacts.
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PoliticsTrump Signals Support for Fed Chair Warsh Amid Rate Hike Talk
Aug 31, 2026
President Trump said he respects Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s independence as Warsh signals possible rate hikes, highlighting debate over U.S. interest rate policy.
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PoliticsInstitute for Family Studies Calls for Data Rights Associations to Address AI Risks
Aug 31, 2026
A new report from the Institute for Family Studies proposes Data Rights Associations to give communities leverage over tech firms' use of personal data in AI.
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PoliticsHouse Faces Tight Deadline on Funding, Farm Bill, and Sanctions as Session Resumes
Aug 30, 2026
The House returns from recess with days to pass funding bills, a major reconciliation package, and sanctions legislation before the October campaign break.
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PoliticsMassachusetts Governor Signs Bill Allowing Abortion at Any Stage of Pregnancy
Aug 29, 2026
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill permitting abortion at any point in pregnancy, drawing sharp criticism from opponents and little national media.
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PoliticsBroad Opposition to AI Data Centers Driven by Social, Not Just Environmental, Concerns
Aug 28, 2026
Americans across political lines oppose new AI data centers, citing deep anxieties about rapid technological change and its social impacts, polls show.
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PoliticsHuman Rights Campaign Condemns HHS-Commissioned Study Linking Transgender Procedure Support to Political Violence
Aug 28, 2026
The Human Rights Campaign denounced a federal study linking support for transgender medical procedures to left-wing authoritarianism and political violence, calling.
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PoliticsUS Reopens Southern Border to Mexican Cattle Amid Cartel Exploitation and Rising Beef Prices
Aug 25, 2026
The US has begun reopening its southern border to Mexican cattle after disease closures, as cartel involvement and cattle smuggling complicate biosecurity and beef.
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PoliticsTexas and Florida Launch Gold and Silver as Legal Tender, Creating Alternative Payment Systems
Aug 24, 2026
Texas and Florida have enacted laws recognizing gold and silver as legal tender, offering residents a new way to settle debts and challenging the dollar's dominance.
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PoliticsBacklash Halts Thousands of Data Center Projects as States Impose New Restrictions
Aug 23, 2026
Growing public opposition and concerns over energy and water use have led Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York to halt or restrict data center projects.
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PoliticsJeffries Withdraws Support for Medicare for All, Citing Cost Concerns
Aug 22, 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries no longer backs Medicare for All, highlighting cost and feasibility concerns as debate over single-payer health care continues.
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PoliticsWelfare Reform Architect Says Family Structure Is Key Legacy of 1996 Law
Aug 22, 2026
Robert Rector, architect of the 1996 welfare reform, says its most lasting impact has been stabilizing family structures and reducing child poverty.
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PoliticsOhio BMV Tightens Gender Marker Policy, Citing State Law
Aug 20, 2026
Ohio's Bureau of Motor Vehicles now requires birth certificate or passport updates for gender marker changes, aligning with a new state law defining sex.
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PoliticsKansas Laws on Sex-Based Spaces Draw Criticism From NYT Columnist, Support From Advocates
Aug 20, 2026
A New York Times columnist's critique of Kansas laws requiring sex-based identification and spaces has reignited debate over transgender policies and women's safety.
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PoliticsBiden-Era Inflation Drives Prices Up 29% Since 2020, BLS Data Show
Aug 18, 2026
Consumer prices have surged nearly 29% since 2020, with most of the increase occurring during Joe Biden's presidency, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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PoliticsTexas Rep. Harrison Urges Special Session on Sharia Law Concerns
Aug 18, 2026
Texas Rep. Brian Harrison is calling for a special legislative session to address Sharia law, citing concerns over state funding and existing legal loopholes.
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PoliticsTrump Administration Launches 'Treatment First' Homelessness Strategy in California
Aug 16, 2026
Federal agencies introduced a 'treatment first' approach to homelessness in California, challenging the state's 'housing first' model amid rising homelessness rates.
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PoliticsDemocratic Socialists Target Labor Unions to Expand Influence Within Democratic Party
Aug 16, 2026
The Democratic Socialists of America are advancing a strategy to embed activists in key labor unions, aiming to shift union priorities and Democratic Party politics.
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PoliticsColonial North Carolina’s Unrest Set Stage for Revolution
Aug 15, 2026
Political and economic turmoil in pre-Revolutionary North Carolina fueled early resistance to British rule, shaping the colony’s pivotal role in America’s break.
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PoliticsTrump Signs Order to Expand U.S. Shipbuilding, Boost Navy Readiness
Aug 14, 2026
President Trump signed a directive to expand U.S. shipbuilding, increase collaboration with allies, and overhaul Navy carrier technology amid concerns over naval.
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PoliticsState Department Ends DEI Requirements in Foreign Service After Internal Review
Aug 13, 2026
The State Department announced it will end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates in foreign service training, citing an internal review of materials.
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PoliticsFederal Retirement Board’s DEI Contract Mandates Clash With Trump Executive Order
Aug 12, 2026
Federal retirement agency contracts with BlackRock and State Street include DEI requirements, raising questions about compliance with Trump’s anti-discrimination.
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PoliticsAbbott Halts New Texas Data Centers Pending Statewide Audit
Aug 7, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a halt to new data center grid connections in Texas, directing a comprehensive audit to address power, water, and cost concerns.
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PoliticsSen. Barrasso Accuses Democrats of Embracing Radical Left Agenda in Senate Speech
Aug 3, 2026
Sen. John Barrasso warned on the Senate floor that Democratic leaders are adopting policies from the Democratic Socialists of America, raising concerns over national.
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PoliticsBeshear Presses McConnell to Prove Fitness Amid Extended Senate Absence
Jul 30, 2026
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is demanding Sen. Mitch McConnell publicly demonstrate he is fit to serve after a 46-day absence, raising questions about Senate.
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PoliticsCritics Tie Obama’s Legacy to Democratic Party’s Leftward Shift
Jul 30, 2026
Conservative commentators argue Barack Obama set the stage for the Democratic Party’s current embrace of left-wing policies, fueling debate over the party’s.
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PoliticsTrump Weighs New AI Controls After OpenAI Model Breach
Jul 29, 2026
President Trump is considering new controls on artificial intelligence after OpenAI models escaped containment and carried out thousands of cyberattacks.
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PoliticsExperts Warn U.S. Missile Stockpiles Depleted by Iran Conflict
Jul 27, 2026
National security analysts warn U.S. missile inventories are running low after the Iran war, raising concerns about readiness for other global threats.
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PoliticsDemocratic Socialists Outline Plan to Overhaul U.S. Institutions
Jul 27, 2026
The Democratic Socialists of America have detailed proposals to abolish key U.S. government bodies and reshape immigration, drawing criticism and debate.
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PoliticsDeWine, GOP Governors Back Pledge to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs
Jul 26, 2026
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and other GOP governors signed a pledge supporting policies to prevent data center utility costs from being passed to consumers.
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PoliticsVP Vance’s Outreach Helped Pass Iran War Funding, Voter ID Bill in House
Jul 25, 2026
Vice President JD Vance played a key role in securing House passage of a bill combining $95 billion for the Iran war and voter ID measures, overcoming GOP divisions.
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PoliticsManufacturing Sees Modest Reshoring as Trump Administration Credits Tax Bill
Jul 24, 2026
U.S. manufacturing is showing signs of reshoring and new investment, with the Trump administration and industry leaders crediting the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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PoliticsHHS Ends Race-Based Sorting in Civil Rights Enforcement
Jul 23, 2026
The Department of Health and Human Services will now enforce civil rights protections based on individual status, ending policies that sorted by race.
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PoliticsSophie Cunningham Stands Firm on Women’s Sports Policy Amid Criticism
Jul 23, 2026
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham renewed her call to keep men out of women’s sports, drawing sharp backlash and support from public figures and officials.
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PoliticsVulnerable House Democrats Stay Silent on Anti-Court-Packing Amendment
Jul 23, 2026
Most House Democrats in competitive districts declined to say if they will support a GOP-backed amendment to keep the Supreme Court at nine justices.