Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Elon Musk v. OpenAI: What to Know About the High-Stakes California Trial
The Tesla boss is suing Sam Altman and Microsoft for billions, alleging they betrayed OpenAI's original non-profit mission as the race toward artificial general intelligence accelerates.
With New Student Loan Changes, Borrowers Fear Unsustainable Payments as Experts Warn of Default Crisis
The Biden-era SAVE repayment plan is ending, leaving 7 million borrowers to navigate higher payments in a system experts say is understaffed and overwhelmed.
Clarence Thomas Argues Progressive Principles Are Incompatible with American Founding Framework
In Austin speech marking Declaration's 250th anniversary, the Supreme Court justice outlined what he called a fundamental clash between progressive first principles and the nation's founding documents.
FBI to Deliver Final Report on Missing Scientists, Defense Researchers Amid Heightened Scrutiny
Director Kash Patel says the bureau is coordinating with state and local authorities to determine whether at least a dozen cases involving government-linked researchers are connected.
Records Show Cook County Released More Than 400 Illegal Immigrants Despite ICE Detainers in 2025
The data, obtained by a conservative legal group through public records requests, shows Illinois released hundreds while transferring only 86 to federal custody.
Former Officials Call for Presidents' Club to Address Political Violence After Recent Threats
The proposal comes as polls show significant portions of Americans across party lines express openness to political violence in certain circumstances.
No Man Is an Island — Trump Is Learning That Lesson the Hard Way
Critics say U.S. foreign policy faces mounting challenges from a coordinated authoritarian axis as resources are stretched across multiple theaters.
Pentagon Urges Congress to Codify Department of War Name Change, Estimates $52 Million Cost
The request would require approximately 7,600 changes to federal law and has drawn criticism from some Democrats over spending priorities.
Republicans' Go-It-Alone Strategy Keeps Hitting Walls, Jeopardizing Must-Pass Bills
Speaker Johnson faces resistance from conservatives and Democrats alike as three major pieces of legislation face uncertain floor votes this week.
Conservatives Accuse Media of Double Standard in Covering Political Violence After Latest Trump Assassination Attempt
The third assassination attempt on President Trump's life by an alleged left-wing extremist has renewed debate over how news organizations cover political violence from different ideological corners.