The United States Postal Service’s rule on delayed postmarking went into effect on Christmas Eve, and it has caused confusion and speculation from many about its impact on mail-in ballots with multiple elections happening in 2026. The change reversed a longstanding practice of same-day postmarking. The change, as stated in the Federal Register, could mean […]
California’s decision to postpone revoking thousands of immigrant truck drivers’ licenses could cost the state tens of millions in federal funding. After the state announced it would hold off the cancellations to comply with a class-action lawsuit, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government would not wait to pull funding. The state sent out […]
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the El Salvador national living in Maryland who was wrongfully deported in the spring, may now have momentum to get a smuggling case dropped in court. A court order unsealed by a federal judge on Tuesday shows the Department of Justice made prosecuting Abrego Garcia a top priority only after he challenged his wrongful deportation. What the court order says […]
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the federal government will begin garnishing wages for those in default on their student loans. More than five million Americans could be at risk of wage garnishment, with millions more in the coming months, according to Forbes. Federal law Under federal law, the Department of Education can pursue Americans who default […]
In this Media Miss Minute, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is speaking out about one of the most controversial moments in her tense relationship with President Donald Trump — the night she tore up his State of the Union address — nearly five years later. Plus, as Trump pushes to end the war, Ukraine is […]
A Democrat has won a special election in Iowa, blocking Republicans from gaining a supermajority in the state Senate. Renee Hardman, a West Des Moines City Council member, defeated Republican Lucas Loftin by a wide margin in a district in which registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than 3,000 voters. The win is the latest […]
Heading into 2026, energy news is heating up in the national conversation. From surging demand from data centers powering AI to increasing electricity bills and political fights over wind and solar power, Straight Arrow News’ fact-based journalism will explore these forces throughout the year, starting with three pressing questions: How many data centers will be […]
The Trump administration has cut off federal child care funding to Minnesota, citing alleged daycare fraud. Gov. Tim Walz calls the move political, warning that families and providers could feel the impact quickly. Plus, several states are restricting SNAP purchases of soda and candy to encourage healthier choices. Critics argue the changes could complicate shopping […]
The United States has crossed a troubling threshold: more than 2,000 measles cases have been confirmed nationwide, the highest total in over 30 years. Health officials say the surge is driven largely by declining vaccination rates and broader policy shifts in vaccine guidance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 2,012 measles […]
Starting Thursday, grocery shopping will look different for millions of Americans who rely on food assistance. Five states are rolling out new limits on what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can buy, including soda, candy and other sweetened foods, after securing federal waivers. The changes mark the first wave of a broader push encouraged […]
