Policy & Law — Archive
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Black Lawmakers on Track to Lose Record Representation Gains as Redistricting, Retirements Converge
The Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling has paved the way for several Black Democrats to lose seats in Southern states, while most Black Republicans are leaving Congress for higher office.
Republicans Point to Fair Care Act as Evidence of Healthcare Alternative
The legislation introduced by Rep. Bruce Westerman aims to expand coverage while reducing costs, but critics question whether its provisions would protect existing ACA gains.
GOP Candidates Debate Who Can Best Defeat Arizona Governor Hobbs in Primary
Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert squared off Wednesday alongside two other Republican challengers ahead of the July 21 primary.
Ukraine Drone Strikes Deep Inside Russia Test Putin's Defense Capabilities as Casualty Toll Mounts
Recent strikes on Saint Petersburg and Moscow oil infrastructure highlight vulnerabilities in Russia's air defenses while Ukrainian ceasefire proposal remains unanswered.
Supreme Court Rules for Marijuana User Charged Under Same Gun Law as Hunter Biden
The 9-0 decision creates a narrower standard for prosecuting casual drug users under federal firearms restrictions, complicating future prosecutions.
Sanders Unveils Bill to Create AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Taking 50% Stakes in Large Tech Firms
The Vermont independent estimates the fund could be worth $7 trillion and provide Americans more than $1,000 annually through a new federal commission.
DeSantis Approves Five Public Safety Bills Creating New Drug Trafficking Penalties, Expanding Gang Evidence Rules
The legislation updates criminal gang statutes to include social media activity as evidence and strengthens protections for law enforcement officers.
Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder Help Obamas Open Presidential Museum in Chicago
The $850 million Obama Presidential Center is expected to draw more than 1 million visitors annually to the South Side campus.
Newsom Brushes Off DOJ Probe as Democrats Worry It Could Hurt Him in 2028
The California governor has framed the federal investigations into himself and his wife as politically motivated, but some in his own party are concerned about how headlines could shape a future presidential bid.
Unearthed Clip Exposes More Anti-Police Rhetoric as El-Sayed Gets Grilled for Deleting Social Media Posts
The Michigan Democratic Senate candidate faced questions about scrubbed posts on law enforcement funding that predate the George Floyd protests by years.