Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
How Dems Could Get a Wake-up Call in 2026 Election
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's administration faces a $9-$16 billion state fraud scandal that analysts say could become a major liability for Democrats in the 2026 midterms.
ICE Threatens Prosecution After ‘Kill Your Local ICE Agent’ Graffiti Found on Federal Building During Los Angeles Riot
Federal officers required medical attention after being struck by concrete blocks; at least two arrests made during ‘No Kings’ protest that drew tens of thousands.
ICE Officers Could Remain at Airports After TSA Workers Are Paid
White House border czar Tom Homan says the continued ICE presence depends on how many TSA agents return to work
Interactive Tool Shows States Could Lose $23 Billion in Education Funding Over Three Years
The America First Policy Institute's calculator projects 23 states could miss out on $23 billion in scholarship opportunities between 2027 and 2029.
No Kings Protester Invokes 1789 France, Drawing Critics Who Say History Tells Different Story
Durham protester dressed as Marie Antoinette held sign comparing U.S. political situation to pre-revolutionary France, sparking debate over historical analogy.
No Kings Protests Draw Millions Across US and World in Third Round of Demonstrations
More than 3,200 marches planned across all 50 states and several continents, with flagship rally held in Minnesota's capital.
Trump Lifts Pause on Asylum Processing for Migrants From Non High-Risk Countries
The policy change affects asylum-seekers from countries outside the expanded travel ban, representing a rare rollback of Trump immigration restrictions.
Trump's Disconnect in DHS Stalemate Fuels Republican Infighting
The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history has exposed deep divisions within the GOP as Republicans blame each other for the stalemate.
Delta Flight Returns to São Paulo After Engine Issue, Safe Landing Confirmed
Airbus A330-300 with 272 passengers and 14 crew landed safely after engine fire warning; airline re-accommodating travelers to Atlanta.
NASA Holds News Conference on Artemis II Launch as 2-Day Countdown Begins
The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday with four astronauts, marking humanity's first moon launch in 53 years.