Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Vance Says Biden Administration Turned Off Anti-Fraud Protections, Debuts New Task Force with Focus on Somali Schemes
The vice president led the first meeting of Trump's anti-fraud task force, claiming the prior administration disabled verification systems for federal benefits.
Stanford Student Tells Congress CCP Targeted Her With Transnational Repression Campaign
Elsa Johnson, a Stanford junior and editor of the Stanford Review, testified that Chinese state operatives monitored her and her family on American soil.
Google Started Rewriting News Headlines, Publishers Say It's Setting a Dangerous Precedent
The tech giant's new AI-driven headline modifications have sparked concern among news outlets about control over editorial content.
The Liberal Patriot Closes Its Doors
Center-left publication ends operations amid shifting media landscape and challenges for progressive outlets.
Ted Cruz Says Democrats Risking American Lives with DHS Shutdown
Senate funding lapse for Department of Homeland Security hits 40 days as Democrats demand ICE operational reforms.
Trump Signature to Appear on US Currency, Ending 165-Year Tradition
The Treasury Department announced Thursday that a sitting president will sign American paper currency for the first time in U.S. history, starting this summer.
Utah Bans Polygraph Tests for Those Reporting Sexual Assault
The law, signed by Gov. Spencer Cox, prohibits police and government officials from requesting polygraph tests from alleged sexual assault victims.
Abigail Spanberger Faces National Test with Virginia Redistricting Referendum
Virginia Democrats pressure governor to deliver on redistricting campaign as April special election approaches, with control of House seats at stake.
Balen Shah's Political Rise in Nepal Reflects Broader Shift After Youth-Led Protests
The ascent of the young mayor marks a new chapter in Nepal's politics, emerging from years of activist movements that reshaped the nation's democratic landscape.
Democratic Senate Candidate Partners With Progressive Streamer Amid Primary Race
Abdul El-Sayed's event with Hasan Piker, who previously faced backlash for controversial statements including 'America deserved 9/11,' highlights progressive coalition-building in Michigan's Senate race.