Tom Joyce

Tom Joyce is a freelance reporter covering politics, sports and culture.

Courts
Would-be Trump assassin receives life sentence

A Florida man who tried to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump has been sentenced to life in prison. Ryan Routh, 59, received the sentence Wednesday in federal court after a jury convicted him on… Read More

February 5, 2026
Government
Mainers may vote on barring transgender athletes from girls’ sports 

Maine voters could decide this fall whether to bar male transgender athletes from girls’ sports and private spaces. A citizens’ initiative backed by Protect Girls’ Sports submitted about 68,000… Read More

February 4, 2026
Culture
Massachusetts mom speaks out after transgender track runner keeps daughter from advancing

A mother is calling for changes to Massachusetts school sports rules after she says a male transgender athlete displaced her daughter at a girls’ indoor track meet. Read More

February 3, 2026
World
New Costa Rican president calls abortion murder, wants stronger penalties

Costa Rica’s new president, elected Sunday, is poised to strengthen the current pro-life policies of the Central American country’s previous administration. President-elect Laura Fernández won outright in the first round of voting, clearing the… Read More

February 3, 2026
Uncategorized
VA halts abortion services in return to previous policy

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has stopped providing abortion services and most abortion counseling to veterans nationwide after a Department of Justice opinion concluded the agency lacks legal authority to offer… Read More

February 2, 2026