Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
VP Vance Wins CPAC Straw Poll for 2028 GOP Presidential Nomination
Vice president earns 53% support at conservative conference, outpacing Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 35%
What Do Democrats Mean by 'Democracy'?
Conservative critics question the term's usage in Democratic rhetoric as policy debates intensify over voting rights and election administration.
No Kings Rallies Draw Thousands Nationwide as DHS Shutdown Stretches to Seventh Week
Protesters in all 50 states demand federal accountability as Congress leaves for two-week recess without resolving funding impasse.
Jet Fuel Prices More Than Double as Airlines Warn of Supply Shortages Within Weeks
United Airlines plans to cut 5% of planned flights as jet fuel costs surge to $4.57 per gallon, with carriers projecting billions in additional annual expenses.
Jimmy Kimmel Defends Comments About Homeland Security Secretary's Plumbing Background
Late-night host says he was questioning Markwayne Mullin's qualifications, not insulting plumbers, amid conservative criticism
Bills to Pay FAA and TSA Workers During Shutdowns Get Introduced but Keep Stalling in Congress
Multiple bipartisan proposals have been introduced since 2019 to ensure aviation workers receive pay during funding lapses, yet none have become law.
Could Full-Term Abortion Become Reality in America? The Debate Just Shifted
Britain's House of Lords voted to decriminalize abortion outside the existing legal framework, sparking concern among some U.S. policymakers that similar policies could gain traction domestically.
Cruz Warns Democrats Would Impeach Trump 'Over and Over' If They Win Congress
Texas senator says Democrats would halt confirmations, judicial nominations and 'do whatever they can to burn it down' if they take House and Senate.
DHS Confirms Corey Lewandowski Departed Along With Noem
Lewandowski served as unpaid adviser to the former DHS secretary, joining her during a recent trip to Guyana before her new envoy role.
DHS Spending Fight Hits Wall After Tumultuous Day in Congress
House and Senate pass rival funding bills as 42-day partial shutdown guaranteed to become longest in US history