Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Pence Tells Lame-Duck Republicans to Follow Their Conscience on Trump Agenda
Former vice president, promoting his new book, says departing lawmakers will 'do what they believe is right for the country' as intraparty tensions simmer.
Newsom Says He Is Under Investigation by Trump Administration, Sparking 2028 Speculation
California governor's claim comes as Democrats actively search for a candidate to unify the party after the party's recent electoral losses.
Luigi Mangione Legal Defense Fund Surpasses $1.5 Million in Donations Ahead of Trial
The crowdfunding total comes from over 40,000 donors with a median contribution of $15, as the accused killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson prepares for pretrial hearings.
Promoter of Election Conspiracy Theories Wins GOP Primary for Nevada Secretary of State
Jim Marchant's victory sets up November rematch with Democratic incumbent Cisco Aguilar, who will oversee the 2028 presidential election in the battleground state.
Ex-DOJ Officials Reflect on Trump's Transformation of the Institution
PBS NewsHour spoke with former department attorneys about sweeping personnel and policy changes since Trump returned to office, including thousands of career lawyer departures.
AllSides Shifts New York Post Rating From Lean Right to Right in June Editorial Review
The bias rating moved from 2.93 to 3.13 after a six-person panel found consistent sensationalism, headline bias and negative framing of Democrats.
B-52 Test Flight Crashed After Steep Descent of Nearly a Mile Per Minute, Early Data Shows
All eight people aboard the Boeing bomber were killed during a routine test mission at Edwards Air Force Base supporting radar modernization efforts.
Department of Education Announces Four Interagency Agreements Restructuring Federal Oversight
The agreements with HHS and DOJ aim to streamline services for students with disabilities, civil rights enforcement, and school desegregation while critics raise concerns about federal role in education.
Anti-Trump Activist in Custody After Admitting to Grant Park Cross Burning That Sparked Political Firestorm
University of Illinois Chicago senior Merlin Lu admitted to burning a cross with a MAGA-style red hat atop it as protest against the Trump administration, reversing initial Democratic blame.
Rain Along Gulf Coast Could Become First Named Storm of Atlantic Hurricane Season
The National Hurricane Center gives the storm system a 70% chance of forming into a tropical cyclone within two days, with heavy flooding expected across Texas and Louisiana.