Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Financial Records Lack Fourth Amendment Protections After Decades of Court Decisions
Supreme Court rulings from 1976 and 1979 established that information shared with third parties like banks loses constitutional protection, giving federal agencies broad subpoena power over Americans' financial lives.
Reagan National Airport to Halt Operations After Noon on July 4 for America 250 Celebrations
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority says aerial rehearsals, fireworks and a presidential rally will close the airport to commercial traffic for several hours.
Hungary Amends Constitution to Block Viktor Orbán Return as Peter Magyar Consolidates Power
The amendment caps prime minister tenure at eight years, a direct response to Orbán's 14-year rule that ended earlier this year.
Private Jet Crash on Texas Highway Leaves One Dead, Five Injured as Bystanders Heroically Intervene
Federal investigators including the FBI and NTSB are examining what caused a NetJets-operated Cessna Citation Latitude to crash-land on Loop 20 in Laredo.
Hungarian Parliament Approves Eight-Year Limit for Prime Ministers, Blocking Orban Return
The constitutional amendment passed by PM Peter Magyar's two-thirds majority effectively ends any future bid by the former leader who served 16 years in office.
Hungary Parliament Approves Constitutional Amendment Capping PM Terms at Two Four-Year Stints
The amendment, passed Monday, also disbands public trusts holding billions in assets that extended former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political influence.
EU Transparency Watchdog Suspends Orbán-Backed MCC Brussels From Lobbyist Database
The suspension stems from allegations that the think tank failed to disclose financial information, including its funding sources.
Aisha Wahab Projected to Advance to Runoff in Race for Swalwell's California Congressional Seat
The state senator will face off against another candidate as Democrats compete to succeed Eric Swalwell, who is running for a different office.
Top SPLC Official Allegedly Funneled $1.2M to Neo-Nazi Informant Who Was Secret Romantic Partner, DOJ Says
The Department of Justice filed a superseding indictment against the civil rights organization accusing it of using donor funds to support extremist groups through a shell company.
Skilled Labor Shortage Fuels Housing Affordability Crisis, Industry Leaders Warn
The construction industry faces a monthly shortfall of 250,000 workers as builders call for immigration reform and workforce development investments.