Policy & Law — Archive
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Dr. Joseph Mercola Reverses Course, Now Endorses Vitamin K Shots for Newborns
The prominent alternative medicine figure and HHS Secretary ally had spent over a decade warning against the injection, which public health officials say prevents fatal bleeding in infants.
Elon Musk Poised to Become World's First Trillionaire With SpaceX IPO
The SpaceX stock market debut values the company at $1.77 trillion, potentially pushing Musk's net worth above $1 trillion for the first time in history.
Man Behind Giant Pro-Trump Sign Seeks to Turn Presidential Backing into Congressional Seat in NY Primary
Anthony Constantino faces Marine veteran Robert Smullen on June 23 for the seat being vacated by Rep. Elise Stefanik, with Trump's endorsement as the central battleground.
New Accuser Alleges Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Platner Said Nazi Tattoo Reminder That U.S. Was 'Evil' Overseas
Graham Platner's campaign maintains he chose the skull-and-crossbones design off a wall in Croatia to commemorate military service, as allegations about his tattoo explanation continue to mount one week before the general election.
US Supreme Court Denies Alabama's Request to Carry Out Nitrogen Gas Execution
Justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch dissented from the unsigned order blocking Jeffery Lee's execution by nitrogen hypoxia.
Ousted South Korean President Yoon Given 30-Year Prison Term for Drone Flights Over Pyongyang
The Seoul court found Yoon and his former defense minister guilty of attempting to provoke North Korea into military action as justification for martial law.
Alaska Election Official Threatens to Disqualify Republican Challenger Sharing Sen. Dan Sullivan's Name
Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher says evidence does not support the challenger's eligibility for the U.S. Senate primary ballot.
Pentagon List Overhaul Puts Mormon Church's Christian Identity Back in Spotlight
The Defense Department removed the LDS faith from its Christian category, then extended that change to Catholic, Lutheran and Pentecostal traditions as well, sparking debate over government religious classification.
Cornyn Predicts Post-Midterms Will Be 'Most Miserable Two Years' of Trump's Life
The Texas Republican senator, who lost his primary to Trump-backed Ken Paxton, said the president's insistence on loyalty is hurting the party.
Congressional Ban on Taxpayer Funding for Planned Parenthood Set to Lapse Amid Investigation Demand
Sen. Josh Hawley is calling for a federal investigation into $1.5 billion in Medicaid and Medicare funding the organization received, alleging some funds supported transgender procedures for minors.