In a new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress ^42.1%

NPR - By Elena Moore - 5/7/2026, 9:00 AM

Confirmation Bias 20.4% - Availability Heuristic 14.9% - Framing Effect 13.3%

There are divides on nearly every issue in American politics today. But many voters agree on one topic: Congress is too old. An overwhelming majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — are in favor of setting age caps as well as term limits for members of Congress, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. While both ideas are hypothetical... more

Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress as he faces backlash over assault allegations ^15.3%

NPR - By Elena Moore - 4/13/2026, 9:49 PM

Negativity Bias 32.8% - Biased Writer Voice 28.8% - Availability Heuristic 21.2%

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is resigning from his seat in Congress as he faces growing backlash to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. In a statement posted to social media Monday, Swalwell acknowledged growing calls among lawmakers to expel him from the House of Representatives. "Expelling anyone in Congress without due... more

Top admiral briefs lawmakers on boat strike as watchdog faults Hegseth for Signal use ^54.1%

NPR - By Elena Moore - 12/4/2025, 6:08 PM

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal broke policy The Defense Secretary faced scrutiny on two fronts Thursday: over a strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean and his use of Signal to discuss U.S. attack plans on Yemen. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny on two fronts Thursday, as... more