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4,811 stories Updated May 28, 2026 Related desks: Elections National Security

The lead May 28, 2026 1

AMAC Opposes Oppression of the Second Amendment in Illinois

For many seniors and families in Illinois, the right to keep and bear arms remains closely tied to personal safety, self defense, and individual liberty.

May 27, 2026 10

DOJ Accuses Yale Medical School of Unlawful Racial Discrimination

The DOJ is accusing Yale School of Medicine of illegally favoring black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian applicants despite the Supreme Court’s ban on race-based admissions policies.

Lillian Ferrell

May 27, 2026 9

The Supreme Court Should Strike Down the E. Jean Carroll Verdict

Debate over the E. Jean Carroll verdict has renewed scrutiny of sexual assault trial standards, character evidence, and whether defendants still receive fair trials in high-profile cases.

Betsy McCaughey

May 27, 2026 26

Caucus That Claims Congress Is Silencing Black Voices Silences Black Voices

Republican black lawmakers are criticizing the Congressional Black Caucus after being denied membership and accusing Democrats of prioritizing race-based politics over policy solutions.

Pedro Rodriguez

May 27, 2026 41

Not Cool! Greenpeace Brand Takes Big Hit in ND Pipeline Case

Greenpeace’s legal troubles over the Dakota Access Pipeline highlight how the once-iconic activist group now faces growing criticism, reputational damage, and courtroom defeats.

Randall Bloomquist

May 27, 2026 16

Trump Administration Targets “Optional Practical Training” Student Worker Fraud

A growing scandal involving the OPT visa program has reignited concerns about fraud, corporate outsourcing, and competition for entry-level jobs facing recent American college graduates.

Matt Lamb

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