Dems’ Inspector General Letter

In a letter sent Monday, Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) are calling on the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General to launch an investigation into Secretary Kristi Noem’s cost control measures in the wake of the devastating flooding in Texas that left more than 120 people dead. ​Politics

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For U.S. Soccer, hiring Mauricio Pochettino was a coup. Bringing him back would be indefensible.

For landing USA men’s World Cup coach Mauricio Pochettino and his women’s national team counterpart Emma Hayes, the U.S. Soccer Federation’s leadership deserves enduring credit. Both programs were rudderless after respective unprecedented setbacks at the 2024 Copa América and 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Both needed a refresh. In response, USSF president Cindy Parlow Cone…

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The Supreme Court may leave alone the Voting Rights Act just long enough to keep the GOP from House control in 2026

Republicans want a big Supreme Court redistricting win. They’re losing hope it will help them in the 2026 midterms. The Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais could weaken the Voting Rights Act and open the door to redrawing congressional maps, particularly across the South. Court watchers expect at least a partial win for conservatives…

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Our 15 favorite Lego sets, sourced from actual Lego fans

Anyone who calls IKEA “adult Legos” hasn’t checked out the Lego catalog lately. While many of us had our Lego introductions as kids, the coolest Lego sets these days range from architectural marvels to genuine works of art that anyone, kid or adult, can enjoy. In other words, “Legos for adults” are just Legos. SEE…

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