Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Florida Court Rules State Ban on Concealed Carry for Adults Under 21 Unconstitutional
The unanimous ruling says 18-to-20-year-olds are entitled to the same Second Amendment protections as older adults, citing Supreme Court precedent.
Biden, Bush and Clinton Slated to Attend Obama Presidential Center Opening in Chicago
The Thursday ceremony will feature performances by Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen and other artists, with all six living former presidents and first ladies expected.
Georgia Republican Legislative Leaders Reject Governor's Call for 2028 Redistricting
State House Speaker Jon Burns informed Gov. Brian Kemp that lawmakers would not consider redistricting during Wednesday's special session, defying the governor's request to redraw congressional and legislative boundaries ahead of the next election cycle.
Grooming Gang Inquiry Report Released; Survivor Tells Interview Was Edited Over Assailant's Background
The 219-page UK report documents decades of child abuse involving predominantly Pakistani Muslim perpetrators, while questions arise about media handling of ethnic details.
"The View" Hosts Challenge Vance on Race: "Where Do Americans of Color Fit in This Vision?"
Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin pressed the vice president on removals of Black history content from federal sites and changes to majority-Black voting districts.
British Parliament Member Releases Report on Grooming Gang Scandal; Critics Question Methodology
The 219-page Restore Britain Party document alleges systemic failures in protecting vulnerable youth across 149 local authority districts, though some data remains unverified.
UK Report on Child Sexual Exploitation Gangs Sparks Debate Over Institutional Failures and Political Framing
A newly released 219-page parliamentary report documents decades of grooming gang abuse across Britain, reigniting over how institutions handled the scandal.
Midterm History Gives Republicans a Fighting Chance in November
Analysis of 100 years of midterm data shows president's party typically loses seats, but recent trends suggest smaller losses for Trump.
The Private School Choice Boom Leaves Behind Many Kids in Public Schools
An AP analysis finds most scholarship recipients are already in private or homeschool settings, as Texas launches a $1 billion program this fall.
Mangione's Lawyers Plan Psychiatric Defense in State Murder Trial for Thompson Killing
If jurors accept an extreme emotional disturbance argument, it could reduce charges from murder to manslaughter; trial scheduled to begin September 8.