Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Counter-Event to Trump UFC Appearance Draws Mixed Reactions From Political Commentators
Jane Fonda-hosted concert criticizing the president received significant online pushback, with participants defending their First Amendment rights.
NTSB Investigation Underway After Skydiving Plane Crash Kills 12 in Missouri
Federal safety investigators cite a pattern of weak FAA oversight and maintenance lapses that have plagued the skydiving industry for decades.
FDA Approval of New Sunscreen Ingredient Highlights Regulatory Debates Over Product Safety
The first new approved active ingredient in decades, bemotrizinol, is being celebrated by MAHA supporters while raising questions about federal oversight timelines and consumer access to safer options.
Eldest Son of Norway's Crown Princess Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison After Rape Conviction
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was found guilty of two rape charges and ordered to pay compensation to victims, while acquitted of two other counts.
Supreme Court Turns Away Challenge to New York Firearms Liability Law
The court's refusal to hear the case leaves intact a 2021 state statute that creates new pathways to sue gun manufacturers for harms caused by their products.
Jane Fonda Tells Hollywood to Resist 'Anticipatory Obedience' at First Amendment Rally
The Oscar-winning actor spoke at a Committee for the First Amendment concert opposing what she called attacks on democratic institutions from multiple branches of government.
Schumer vs. Sanders: A Fight for the Democratic Party's Identity
Progressive primary wins backed by Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez challenge the Senate Minority Leader's preferred candidates heading into the 2026 midterms.
What the '60 Minutes' Fiasco Reveals About Press Freedom Today
The ouster of Scott Pelley and appointment of Bari Weiss under new Paramount Skydance ownership has reignited debates over corporate influence on journalism.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: Six Months Later, Families Report Mixed Results
Parents and carers in Australia share perspectives on how the landmark legislation has reshaped their family's digital habits.
Corporate Pride Campaigns Fade as Brands Weigh Consumer Backlash Against Values Messaging
Major retailers scaled back LGBTQ+ marketing after facing boycotts, raising questions about authenticity in corporate social advocacy.