Syrian infighting spotlights existing US troop presence

The Sharaa government’s defeat of the American military’s long-time allies, the Kurds, raises new questions about the longevity of the existing U.S. military mission in Syria. The U.S.-backed Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces effectively capitulated to the Syrian government after suffering significant losses from a major offensive by government forces against long-held Kurdish areas. There are roughly 1,000 U.S. […]

DOJ urges Supreme Court to block California’s new...

The Justice Department urged the Supreme Court this week to halt California’s use of a new congressional map that would wipe out multiple GOP-held seats in the 2026 midterm elections. The California GOP filed an emergency petition to the high court earlier this week, asking the Supreme Court to halt the use of the new […]

Fitzpatrick, Gluesenkamp Perez propose tax incentive to boost...

Nationwide law enforcement officers could see a tax incentive for their long-term commitment to service if a new bipartisan House bill gains traction. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) introduced a bill on Friday aimed at increasing law enforcement retention at state, local, and federal levels. The bill as drafted rewards officers […]

Indiana Senate advances plans to lure Chicago Bears...

The Indiana Senate is advancing legislation to create a new commission to build a National Football League stadium, as the state is leaping at the chance to be the new home for the Chicago Bears. The Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee approved legislation on Thursday to create the Northwest Indiana Stadium Commission, which would be tasked […]

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