Before the 2026 midterms, DC Report has 10 urgent questions for Schumer, Jeffries, your senators, governors & secretaries of state. Full commentary here:

Last year ICE said a man tried to murder a female ICE officer while she was trying to arrest him. They swore under oath he grabbed her by the neck and tried to choke her to death. He was even indicted for attempted murder. Problem is, it never happened! Bystander video unraveled the lie.

Six post offices across Western NC are still closed, including Swannanoa, "ground zero" for the storm, where residents now drive 13 miles for mail. 

Trump's falling poll numbers & the heat from recent primaries show anger building. Unlike parliamentary systems with faster accountability, the US is slower to act and the frustration over prices mounts.

When wealth and power become synonymous with wisdom, history offers important lessons. From Ayn Rand to Mao Zedong and Elon Musk; elitism, moral certainty, and the belief that a select few know how to shape societies with profound consequences. Read more: www.dcreport.org/2026/06/29/e...

🎶 After Tropical Storm Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, the city's musicians, venues, and residents continue to rebuild not only their livelihoods, but the spirit of their community.  Full article:

“It was the most harebrained operation I’d seen in my 38 years with the U.S. government,” one career diplomat said about the second Trump administration's wholesale slashing of foreign aid. “Who knows how much damage was done.” (Published Dec. 2025)

What happens when someone with no intelligence background is put in charge of America's intelligence agencies? Read more:

Black women farmers are reclaiming agricultural legacies, protecting ancestral land, and shaping the future of farming in America. 🌱 Article originally posted on @19thnews.org by Paris Alston Read more: www.dcreport.org/2026/06/23/b...

Is MMA cage match at the White House an appropriate way to celebrate America's 250th birthday or Donald Trump’s 80th birthday? Let's dive in to break this down...

After Helene: Lost & Found, which tells the story of volunteers and community members working to recover and return these treasured items to their owners, offering moments of hope amid a long recovery process. www.dcreport.org/2026/06/12/h...

Support for LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S. has declined from its early-2020s peak, according to new Gallup polling. Much of the shift is driven by the Republican sentiment. Article originally posted on @19thnews.org  

This short documentary by Caught in the Storm captures the resilience of the River Arts District, historic Biltmore Village, & Chimney Rock as they resiliently work to bounce back after Hurricane Helene.

"A republic, if you can keep it." For generations, Benjamin Franklin's famous warning has been interpreted as a challenge to preserve American democracy. But what if the more pressing question today is not whether we can keep it, but whether we want it? www.dcreport.org/2026/06/10/n...

Can an opposition party compete without a recognizable national voice? It's time for democrats to appoint a designated spokesperson to deliver a more consistent message...

Ebola is spreading again, and health officials warn the world cannot afford complacency. Delayed detection, conflict, displacement, and strained public health resources have contributed to a growing outbreak in Central Africa.

Should Democrats have a single national spokesperson? In this opinion piece, Tom Cantlon explores whether a designated party spokesperson could help focus and amplify the Democratic message. Read the full commentary and decide for yourself: www.dcreport.org/2026/06/05/d...

After Hurricane Helene, the question isn't just how communities rebuild. It's who can afford to stay... Housing shortages and rising costs are shaping the future of Western North Carolina's recovery.

What does recovery look like 18 months after Hurricane Helene? From Out of the Debris follows one woman's journey through loss, resilience, and rebuilding in Western North Carolina through a powerful documentary.  Check it out here:

How much authority should the federal government have over voting by mail? A proposed USPS rule would require states to submit voter information as part of the mail-ballot process, raising questions about election administration.

The storm may be over, but for many children the trauma remains. The podcast by Namira Haris, unpacks the emotional impact and the need for long-term mental health support for young people after Hurricane Helene.

Was Hurricane Helene a once-in-a-generation disaster, or a warning of what's ahead? Grace Sawin, Northeastern School of Journalism student examines how Western North Carolina has adapted post storm.

The Supreme Court's *Louisiana v. Callais* decision has been described as one of the most consequential voting rights rulings in years has made challenges to minority vote dilution far more difficult.

Has the Iran conflict made the U.S. stronger, or exposed the limits of American power? Trump's approach to Iran may have weakened U.S. leverage in the Middle East while also complicating broader strategic goals.

Proud to reunite with Northeastern University's School of Journalism for a second year of collaboration. This time, students explored life in Western North Carolina 18 months after Tropical Storm Helene.

The lore gets deeper...

Why Cuba? After decades of U.S. hostility toward Cuba; sanctions, embargoes, and threats of intervention, suffering remains without clear purpose. Is the current policy about democracy, justice… or political theater?

BL Shirelle helped build the first record label in the country for prison-impacted musicians — amplifying their stories to a growing audience of more than 100,000 streams on multiple music platforms.

Republicans are objecting to a proposed $1.8B fund that could compensate Jan. 6 rioters after supporting Trump’s election lies, pardons, and return to power.  Full article:

Trump’s cuts to USAID are now being linked to rising hunger, instability, and violence in vulnerable regions across Africa. Article originally posted on @grist.org www.dcreport.org/2026/05/21/t...

Beijing brilliantly humiliated Donald Trump during his brief visit to China, as I explain below in a brief DC report video: m.youtube.com/shorts/Y3z4K...

If data centres are so beneficial, they should only be built in high end neighbourhoods or on 18 hole golf courses.

And add there is a 'forever' ban on the pursuit of tax audits for Sir President Trump and his people

Why is, "Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Claim Is Raising Alarm Bells?" 👀  Full article:

Democrats can’t just criticize the economy they need a real plan to fix it. Rebuilding trust means focusing on affordability, wages, healthcare, housing, and restoring an economy that works for everyday Americans.

What happens when “America First” collides with “China First”? 🌎 Politically and globally, we see nationalist agendas. The world is left navigating trade battles, shifting alliances, economic uncertainty, and the risk of deeper division. www.dcreport.org/2026/05/14/a...

Putin is giving up on defeating Ukraine. My DCReport short video explains what's going on. Feel free to share, as with all my videos. www.youtube.com/shorts/rt4cz...

Let's make the rich, richer?

Fixing what’s broken isn’t quick. Restoring U.S. institutions after years of disruption may take decades, requiring accountability, leadership, and long-term commitment beyond politics.

What would America look like without endless war? Imagine a different future, one where diplomacy replaces constant conflict, and where the economic, political, and human costs of war are no longer the norm. 💭  Full article:

8M protested. Now what? “No Kings” organizers say the next step is action: May 1 strikes, continued rallies, and building a long-term movement, turning shared frustration into organized power. 

The American economy may soon face the consequences of an unconstitutional war driving global instability and eroding international goodwill. Leadership decisions matter, and their impact is already being felt. Another reality check by @davidcayjohnston.bsky.social

How many wars is Trump going to start until he gets his Peace Prize.

Rewriting the past? Political leaders and institutions are reshaping narratives around Jan. 6, election results, and past investigations. This raises concerns about accountability, truth, and public memory. www.dcreport.org/2026/04/19/s...

In February 2025 alone, the DOJ dropped nearly 11,000 cases — the most in a month since at least 2004. The previous high was just over 6,500 cases in September 2019, during Trump’s first administration.

A new idea for political power: a “voters billboard” where people collectively decide priorities and send a clear message to leaders. Could this force accountability and reshape how parties respond to voters? www.dcreport.org/2026/04/15/t...

NEW: “Arrest as many people that touch you as you want to," Gregory Bovino told Border Patrol officers in 2025. But a review of hundreds of such arrests shows that charges brought against protesters and bystanders repeatedly fell apart under scrutiny. w/ @frontlinepbs.bsky.social

A growing number of federal lawmakers from both political parties are calling for the resignation or expulsion of Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales. Both men face sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.

Before becoming president, Franklin D. Roosevelt approved a secret Navy sting targeting suspected gay sailors. A scandal that led to a Senate investigation. Article originally published on @19thnews.org 

Can you welcome voters without forgiving the past? Democrats should engage former Trump supporters to move forward but must still hold firm on accountability and the consequences of past choices.