2026Talks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls for a tougher military stance as Washington faces a shutdown standoff, advocates defend New York's youth justice reforms and survivor groups warn immigration crackdowns endanger victims of domestic violence.    

Israel agrees to a tentative peace deal for Gaza. Democrats and Republicans brace for a government shutdown and NYC's Dept. of Corrections violated the city's sanctuary laws.    

Arkansas teens weigh in on free speech, Republicans repeal EV tax credits, Social Security paper checks end, and domestic violence experts warn of funding cuts. Also, updates on Eric Adams, a deadly Michigan church shooting, and government shutdown talks.    

The federal megabill healthcare cuts remain central to the ongoing budget stalemate. The Dallas sniper acted alone and used ICE agent tracking apps and former FBI Director James Comey is indicted for obstruction of justice and false statements.    

Republicans slam the shooting at an ICE facility, call for an end to political violence. Trump is found to have illegally fired federal watchdogs, as Democrats blame Republicans for the looming government shutdown.    

An Ohio chaplain regains asylum after ICE detention, activists warn of free speech crackdowns, Alabama groups push to keep TVA public and President Trump targets the UN over migrant funding.

President Donald Trump recommends that the FDA require physicians to say Tylenol can cause autism during pregnancy. Children's health coverage is being challenged by a shaky policy landscape and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is reinstated after being suspended.    

Conservatives are split over Kimmel's cancellation as the Pentagon cracks down on journalists. A new California law bans masks for ICE agents and public library supporters are hopeful about future federal funds.

Trump and conservatives condemn Jimmy Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments. Lawmakers support a new bill ending mid-decade redistricting and Texas attempts to ban medication abortions.    

The former CDC director testifies before Congress. Federal budget deadline looms ahead as talks shift to healthcare funding and Former President Barack Obama discusses Charlie Kirk's death.

Ohio and Missouri battle over redistricting in a fight for congressional advantage, prosecutors seek the death penalty in the Charlie Kirk killing and FBI Director Kash Patel faces criticism for politicizing the agency.

Gov. JB Pritzker and President Trump debate political violence, as the Buckeye State braces for redistricting and advocates say administration orders on cashless bail punish the poor.    

Utah's governor emerges as a Republican voice of peace, as Trump threatens to send troops to Memphis. Opponents call Idaho s execution by firing squads unethical and voting groups slam a new ban on registration at citizenship ceremonies.

Utah's governor calls for peace after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, while experts warn of rising strife. Advocates push New York lawmakers to act on federal budget cuts and Congress faces a fight over a plan for a mass killing of owls.

Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. A government shutdown looms as Dems and the GOP hit an impasse and the Senate considers a rule change to speed up nomination votes.

Experts warn of white nationalist Active Clubs in 25 states. Budget cuts end SNAP-Ed nutrition classes nationwide. Indiana Lawmakers back AI regulation. A Senate report accuses the administration of corrupting science and Ohio readies for redistricting.    

The president says a new guidance on school prayer is coming soon. The Supreme Court allows more racial profiling in immigration enforcement and Missouri unions mobilize against redistricting.

Some Senate Republicans say they're worrying about RFK Jr's HHS policies. House Democrats stand behind Lisa Cook, as a criminal investigation into possible mortgage fraud begins and Democrats could face electoral college trouble after the next census.    

Conservation groups warn against repealing forest protections, vaccine policy sparks clashes in Congress and among the states, growers say farm insurance leaves small operations behind and the White House faces scrutiny over a naval strike near Venezuela.    

Epstein survivors join lawmakers calling for full release of documents. Advocates file an international legal complaint about Gaza genocide and the federal government is taking over train stations.

Trump says the National Guard will head to Chicago, despite a federal court ruling. Unions rally for a $15 minimum wage in Pennsylvania, while migrant communities in New York struggle with the presence of ICE.  

Aging Democrats may imperil a possible House majority next year, South Carolina requests the Supreme Court uphold its transgender bathroom ban in schools and the redistricting arms race is likely to reduce the power of people of color.  

Labor Day protests aim to give power back to the working people, Trump paints a rosey but questionable picture of the state of labor and research shows low wage workers are falling even further behind their bosses.

Labor Day protests target the political power of the very wealthy. Advocates press for childcare and education funding and Chicago leaders resist a possible federal troop deployment.

The Minneapolis school shooting again brings calls to address gun violence, while researchers offer some suggestions. Indiana protestors also call for the state to not get into the national redistricting fight.