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May 18, 2026
Newsletter
Why the hantavirus misinfo playbook looks familiar
From claims of crisis actors on cruise ships to pushing a horse dewormer as a cure-all, influencers and conspiracy theorists are using the hantavirus outbreak to recycle Covid-era misinformation...
May 18, 2026
Politics
Trump drops IRS suit in exchange for apology, $1.776B fund for victims of government weaponization — and even Hunter Biden can ask for award
Anyone who believes they have been unfairly targeted by any administration could apply for compensation from the the Justice Department's new Anti-Weaponization Fund -- even Hunter Biden. Anyone who...
May 18, 2026
Politics
Rep. Max Miller accused of trying to goad lawyer into brawl as nasty details emerge of spat between his mother, estranged wife
Embattled Rep. Max Miller has been accused of attempting to goad Emily Moreno's attorney, Andrew Zashin, into a fight and trashing his fiancée as "not much of a looker"...
May 18, 2026
Congress
Capitol agenda: Inside the scramble to notch bipartisan wins
Members of both parties see passing legislation as critical to combating a narrative with voters that Capitol Hill is mired in political dysfunction.
May 18, 2026
Education
Miami-Dade relaunches school bus camera enforcement program with increased oversight
Drivers in Miami-Dade County are once again being warned to stop for school buses as the county relaunches its school bus camera enforcement program after it was suspended last...
May 18, 2026
Politics
Jewish leaders snub Mamdani, reject invite to ‘Jewish Heritage’ event at Gracie Mansion
Leaders of mainstream Jewish groups are snubbing Mayor Mamdani's "Jewish Heritage" celebration Monday night at Gracie Mansion, saying Hizzoner's Israel-bashing is unacceptable. Leaders of mainstream Jewish groups are snubbing...
May 18, 2026
Congress
Election season is almost here. Congress is rushing to legislate first.
Lawmakers say they’re ready to put partisan bickering aside and move some bipartisan bills before midterm campaigning gets into full swing.
May 18, 2026
Congress
D.C. delegate candidates pledge to raise their voice after Norton’s long fade
They won’t get a vote, but five would-be successors say they are ready to wield power in other ways.
May 17, 2026
Politics
Democratic Calif. gov candidate and ex-LA mayor blasts party for blaming homeless, affordability crises on Trump
The former mayor, who served from 2005 to 2013, said his candidacy is built around confronting his own party on the cost-of-living issues facing Californians. The former mayor, who...
May 17, 2026
Politics
Tennessee Dem Steve Cohen tears up on air after redistricting destroys his reelection bid
"I’m upset by this," Tennessee's last Democrat standing in Congress, Rep. Steve Cohen, said on Friday. "I’m upset by this," Tennessee's last Democrat standing in Congress, Rep. Steve Cohen,...