US Social Issues

  • Strong Jobs Report Signals a Resilient US Economy

    On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicated that the United States economy may be strengthening as 172,000 jobs had been added in May 2026, which signals the third straight month of growth.

    Strong Jobs Report Signals a Resilient US Economy

  • From Afterthought to Frontrunner: Xavier Becerra’s Political Ascent

    As of June 4th, Xavier Becerra—a Democrat once dismissed as an afterthought—will advance to the general election in the California gubernatorial race.

    From Afterthought to Frontrunner: Xavier Becerra’s Political Ascent

  • Building Bridges for American Infrastructure

    The BUILD America 250 Act would provide $580 billion in investment for American infrastructure over the next five years, being the largest-ever investment into American bridges since the Interstate Highway System’s creation in 1956.

    Building Bridges for American Infrastructure

  • Electricity Costs Continue to Rise for U.S. Consumers, Here’s Why

    As electricity costs increase and American households struggle to keep up, policymakers have explored multiple reforms to address global conflicts, local policies, and the structure of energy corporations. 

    Electricity Costs Continue to Rise for U.S. Consumers, Here’s Why

  • The Late Show’s Last Act

    Since 1993, the CBS News network has hosted The Late Show, originally with David Letterman. After 11 years of comedy and satire, Stephen Colbert gave his final show on May 21, 2026, after CBS chose to cancel The Late Show.

    The Late Show’s Last Act

  • Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit

    On May 18, Elon Musk lost his lawsuit against OpenAI, marking a major turning point in the debate over AI governance and dealing a significant blow to his effort to reshape the company’s direction.

    Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit

  • Inside Trump’s $1.8 Billion DOJ Payout Fund

    The Donald Trump administration’s Department of Justice announced the creation of a nearly $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” (often rounded to $1.8 billion). The fund is designed to compensate people who claim they were unfairly targeted.

    Inside Trump’s $1.8 Billion DOJ Payout Fund

  • The Complex Picture of Chip Smuggling

    Unfortunately for China hawks in the U.S. government, China’s demand for AI chips has been so high that the chip smuggling industry thrived in 2026. Recent DOJ investigations reveal the nature of some of these schemes.

    The Complex Picture of Chip Smuggling

  • Trump’s Summer Surge: National Guard to Bolster D.C. Presence

    The President has ordered troops to major cities around the nation in his attempt to “crack down on crime.” One of the cities that has received the most attention in this regard is the President’s own backyard: Washington, D.C.

    Trump’s Summer Surge: National Guard to Bolster D.C. Presence

  • Iran’s War Shakes the U.S. Housing Market

    For the second week in a row, borrowing costs for American homebuyers have climbed, and experts say relief is not coming anytime soon. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.37% this week.

    Iran’s War Shakes the U.S. Housing Market

  • Trump’s “Investment” in the Future of IRAs

    On April 30, 2026, Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at closing the retirement coverage gap for almost 50 million Americans. It targets independent contractors, gig workers, and employees of small businesses who lack the traditional employer.

    Trump’s “Investment” in the Future of IRAs

  • Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act in Landmark Decision

    The Court struck down Louisiana’s Congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The case concerned Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a monumental piece of legislation signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965.

    Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act in Landmark Decision

  • Shooting Shuts Down White House Correspondents Dinner

    On Saturday evening, a gunman fired shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, leading to prompt evacuations, questions over security and further marketing. This dinner was notable because it was the first one President Donald Trump attended.

    Shooting Shuts Down White House Correspondents Dinner

  • Appeals Courts and Asylum Rights: A Thorn in Trump’s Immigration Agenda

    A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that immigration laws give people the right to apply for asylum at the border. The president cannot circumvent that.

    Appeals Courts and Asylum Rights: A Thorn in Trump’s Immigration Agenda

  • The FISA Fight: The Future of Governmental Spy Powers in America

    The United States has had a long and complicated history when it comes to surveillance and personal liberties. Tension has arisen due to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a powerful and contested tool.

    The FISA Fight: The Future of Governmental Spy Powers in America

  • The War on Peptides

    Peptide injections have been gaining popularity in recent years because of the range of biological functions they can target. This has caused people, from celebrities, movie stars to even RFK Jr. himself to try the treatment.

    The War on Peptides

  • The Iran War’s Effect on Bonds

    President Trump assured the public that the war would only last “4 to 6 weeks.” It has now been 5, and the markets are reacting. After the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has responded fiercely.

    The Iran War’s Effect on Bonds

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi is Fired

    Attorney General Pamela “Pam” Bondi has been fired by President Donald Trump, though it has been phrased as a transition on the President’s Truth Social and Pam Bondi’s various social media accounts.

    Attorney General Pam Bondi is Fired

  • Two Donald Trump Executive Orders Struck Down

    The ruling effectively reverses a series of motions and executive orders that were responsible for the gutting of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, through which roughly 1.1 billion of federal funding is sent to services.

    Two Donald Trump Executive Orders Struck Down

  • The Verdict Against Meta

    In a landmark 10-2 decision, a California jury found tech giants Meta and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to be addictive, which harmed plaintiff KGM’s mental health.

    The Verdict Against Meta

  • Federal Judge Rules RFK Jr. Overstepped on Trans Care

    On December 18,  Secretary Kennedy released a 12-page document declaring that transition related healthcare for trans youth “fail[s] to meet professional recognized standards of health care.” The document notes increasing rates of minors seeking medical care for gender dysphoria.

    Federal Judge Rules RFK Jr. Overstepped on Trans Care