Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
USDA Section 515 Rural Housing Program Nears End as Loans Mature
The program that built 533,000 affordable rental homes in rural America issued its last new loans in 2011 and will fully phase out by 2050.
Airline CEOs Torch Lawmakers for Turning Air Travel Into a 'Political Football'
Executives from major airlines urge Congress to fund DHS and protect aviation workers after monthlong shutdown leaves TSA officers without pay.
Data Centers Emerge as Growing Wedge Issue in Midterm Races
Candidates in Michigan, Georgia and other states are balancing economic opportunity against concerns over utility costs and environmental impact.
Energy Secretary Says Americans Could Feel Relief on Gas Prices 'in a Few More Weeks'
Chris Wright predicts gas could drop below $3 per gallon by summer as U.S. military operations continue against Iran, with current prices at $3.70.
French Voters Head to Polls in First Round of Municipal Elections Before 2027 Presidential Race
The municipal vote, focused on local issues like housing and public services, is being watched for early signals of party strength ahead of the next presidential election.
In MAGA Land, Anxiety Over the War Is Already on the Ballot
Most polls since the start of the U.S.-Israel bombing campaign find that the U.S. involvement is unpopular, creating political friction for Trump-aligned Republicans.
Judge Rules Democratic Lawmaker Must Be Allowed to Attend Kennedy Center Board Meeting
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered that Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio board member, receive advance information about the $200 million renovation plans before Monday's meeting.
Liberals Aim to Extend Wisconsin Supreme Court Winning Streak in April Election
Democratic-backed Chris Taylor holds massive fundraising and ad spending advantages over Republican-backed Maria Lazar in the April 7 race to fill a retiring justice's seat.
Paxton PAC Running TV Ads in Palm Beach as Trump Weighs Endorsement in Texas Senate Race
Lone Star Liberty PAC launched a one-minute ad attacking Cornyn for voting to confirm Biden-era attorney general nominees, as Trump spends the weekend at Mar-a-Lago.
Pentagon Identifies Six U.S. Servicemembers Killed in Iraq Refueling Aircraft Crash
The KC-135 crash on March 12 marks the deadliest incident for U.S. forces since the start of Operation Epic Fury, with at least 13 troops killed in recent operations.