
Former State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, who also served as a National Security Council advisor under the Biden administration, warned of a historic lack of transparency at the Department of Defense. In a recent tweet he noted that it has been ten days since the last Iran briefing, with no CENTCOM update since March 10 and no daily Pentagon press conference. Miller’s comments sparked a “Five Questions” interview to explore the implications of the briefing blackout. The discussion highlights growing concerns about how the U.S. military communicates operational information to the public.

The Brennan Center is hosting a Substack Live session with legal journalist Jesse Wegman, a senior fellow who spent 12 years on the New York Times editorial board covering the Supreme Court, law, and democracy. Wegman, author of "Let The...

Joyce Vance announced a surprise Substack Live session featuring PBS NewsHour co‑anchor Geoff Bennett, scheduled for Friday at 2:30 p.m. ET. The live stream invites readers to submit questions, fostering real‑time dialogue with a prominent journalist. Vance emphasizes Bennett’s dedication to...

On March 24, 1966 the Supreme Court’s Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections decision struck down state poll taxes, cementing voting as a fundamental right protected by the Equal Protection Clause. The article marks the 60th anniversary of that ruling...

On March 23, 2026 the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Watson v. Republican National Committee, a pivotal case on whether federal election‑day statutes override state laws that allow mail ballots to be counted after Election Day. The dispute...

Joyce Vance announced a bookstore event in Maine with New York Times reporter Katie Benner to discuss Benner’s new book *Miracle Children*. The book investigates T.M. Landry College Prep, a Louisiana private school that boasted near‑100% college acceptance rates for...

Federal Judge J.P. Boulee in the Northern District of Georgia announced that mediation between Fulton County and the Justice Department has failed and the court will move forward with a hearing on the county’s motion to vacate and to quash...

PBS NewsHour co‑anchor Geoff Bennett is releasing his first book, Black Out Loud, on March 24. The work traces the evolution of Black comedy, focusing on the explosion of 1990s sitcoms such as The Fresh Prince of Bel‑Air, Martin, and...