Policy & Law — Archive
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SPLC Revenue Doubled After Charlottesville Rally as DOJ Alleges Informant Ties
The Southern Poverty Law Center's revenue grew from $51 million in 2016 to $133 million by October 2017, following the deadly Unite the Right rally that left one woman dead.
DHS Earmarks $7.5 Million for Smart Glasses to Help Immigration Agents Identify Migrants
The budget proposal would fund biometric technology prototypes for field agents by early 2027, though no funds have yet been committed.
Sen. Hawley Warns Billions in Federal Funds Could Flow to Gender Transition Treatments for Minors
Missouri senator's amendment to block funding failed in Senate, putting pressure on House to act before July 4 deadline.
Special Forces Operator Faces Federal Charges After Allegedly Using Classified Intel for Prediction Market Bets
Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly placed $33,000 in bets on Polymarket using classified details from Operation Absolute Resolve, netting approximately $409,000 in profit.
US Soldier Charged With Insider Trading After Winning $409,000 on Maduro Removal Bets
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, an Army special forces soldier involved in Operation Absolute Resolve, allegedly placed $33,000 in bets on Polymarket using classified information.
DOJ Wants Shield From State Bar Oversight, Drawing Criticism From Watchdogs
The proposed rule would let the attorney general review bar complaints against federal prosecutors before state investigators act.
Affordability Emerges as Key Midterm Battleground as Both Parties Seek Political Advantage
With inflation and cost-of-living concerns dominating voter priorities, Republicans and Democrats are racing to define who can best address household budget pressures heading into November.
ICE Arrests Drop Nearly 12% Following Minneapolis Killings
The decline follows the deaths of two American citizens during immigration enforcement operations and the subsequent dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Ilhan Omar Faces Financial Scrutiny as Husband's Winery Closes Abruptly
The Santa Rosa winery, co-owned by Tim Mynett, shut down April 4 following inquiries from House Oversight Committee into the congresswoman's financial disclosures.
NBC News Hosts Leaders From Politics, Space, Sports in Common Ground Discussion Series
The series features bipartisan political figures alongside astronauts and athletes discussing policy challenges where consensus may be possible.