Congress offers lose-lose trade: false security for data vulnerability

I’m constantly on a quest to reset the demoralizing relationship I have with my phone. I generally try to swap scrolling with another leisurely activity — like reading, playing with my dog, or baking — but sometimes I’m too drained and, without thinking, reach for my phone. When I’m that zapped, mindlessly looking at Instagram feels like the only thing I’m capable of doing, even though it inevitably makes me feel like a zombie. As Cassidy Dallas, a psychotherapist in Westford, Massachusetts, tol

Texas state Rep. James Talarico‘s Senate campaign announced Wednesday that it raised a historically massive figure in the first quarter of 2026, signaling momentum in his bid to put the red state in play for Democrats. Talarico raked in $27 million during the first three months of 2026, one of the highest figures on record […]

Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Iowa on April 30, where he will participate in a Turning Point USA event and campaign for the endangered Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA), who is seeking reelection. A source familiar with the matter confirmed to the Washington Examiner on Wednesday that the White House is tapping Vance to host […]

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) proposed on Tuesday a new tax on wealthy earners who own second homes in New York City that are worth $5 million or more. The move is intended to address the city’s estimated $5.4 billion budget deficit, which Mayor Zohran Mamdani is trying to solve with tax hikes for high earners […]