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USPS Ballot Rule Blocked in Court After Whistleblower Warned of Batch Rejections
Two federal judges have now blocked mandatory enforcement of new USPS mail-ballot requirements as the Supreme Court considers whether to let the system take effect before the 2026 midterms.
policy
What Would “Winning” in the Iran War Require Under the Administration’s Own Objectives?
A source-by-source look at what the administration said Operation Epic Fury was meant to accomplish — and what would have to be true for those objectives to be fulfilled.
economy
The U.S. Economy Before and After 2025: What the Data Actually Show
A comparison of inflation, jobs, wages, economic growth, business activity, housing, household finances, and energy prices from the end of 2024 through the latest available data in 2026.
law
The David Hearn Case: What the Court Records Show
From a felony indictment to the government's own motion to dismiss
policy
Voter Fraud Is Real. So Is Arithmetic.
A Political Guide to Fraud — Part 4
politics
Putin-Connected Russian Businessman Helped Fund Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Celebrations
Umar Kremlev paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward post-wedding celebrations for Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump. The couple says it was a gift from a friend.
economy
No, the U.S. Has Not “Made” $21 Trillion
Investment announcements, purchases, financing and tariff revenue are different things. Here’s what the numbers actually show.
politics
Texas Has a Close Senate Race. Naturally, Tarrant County Is Closing 92 Polling Places.
Tarrant County is cutting nearly a third of its Election Day voting locations as Texas heads toward a competitive U.S. Senate election.
policy
A Military Under Strain? Inside Trump's Transformation of the Pentagon
Trump and Pete Hegseth say they are rebuilding the armed forces around warfighting and accountability. Leadership turnover, funding warnings, extended deployments and munitions constraints reveal the risks accompanying that transformation.
politics
What a Pentagon “Non-Concur” Means — and Why These Warnings Matter
Senior commanders are reportedly objecting to extended Iran deployments as the Pentagon faces growing strain over forces, weapons and military leadership.
policy
“Somali Fraud” Isn't a Statistic, No Matter How Many Times You Say It
A Political Guide to Fraud — Part 3
policy
Billions in Health Care Fraud? Please Show Your Math.
A Political Guide to Fraud - Part 2
policy
Fraud Is Doing a Lot of Work in That Sentence
A Political Guide to Fraud — Part 1
economy
Who Actually Controls Interest Rates?
The Fed sets one important rate. Bond markets determine others. That distinction matters.
politics
Netanyahu Has Pressed Four U.S. Administrations Over Iran
From Obama's nuclear red-line dispute to direct U.S. military action under Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly sought to influence Washington's approach to Tehran.
policy
Who Stopped Keystone XL? What the Records Show
The pipeline was blocked in court before Biden took office, but Biden later revoked its presidential permit.
immigration
A Decade of Immigration Legislation: What Congress Actually Passed Since 2017
From Dreamer legalization and border-security packages to the Laken Riley Act, a chronological look at what Congress proposed, what failed, and what actually became law.
immigration
Immigration by Executive Action: What Presidents Changed Without Congress
From travel bans and Title 42 to humanitarian parole, asylum restrictions and birthright citizenship, a timeline of how presidents reshaped immigration policy using executive authority.
immigration
Is Undocumented Immigration Really Net Negative?
One government estimate did turn negative in 2025. But it doesn't mean what the phrase 'net negative immigration' often implies.