Hong Kong‘s legal system sentenced pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on Monday after he was charged with violating China‘s national security law. In December, Lai was convicted of colluding with foreign forces, endangering national security, and conspiring to publish seditious materials. Lai, a British citizen, pleaded not guilty to the charges […]

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. California has emerged as an epicenter of healthcare fraud, specifically multimillion-dollar […]

Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-KY) fight for political survival is bleeding into Kentucky’s Senate race after two of the Republican contenders endorsed his challenger to curry favor with President Donald Trump. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) and entrepreneur Nate Morris endorsed Ed Gallrein in quick succession on Thursday, leaving former Attorney General Daniel Cameron as the only […]

March 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 18 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of a month, but March’s payment will go out on Feb. 27. When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, SSI payments are issued […]