Policy & Law — Archive
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Two Former FBI Officials Charged With Making False Statements About Hunter Biden's Laptop
Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides surrendered in Washington as the DOJ launches a criminal case tied to the 2020 election disinformation inquiry.
DOJ Charges Two Former FBI Employees With Lying to Congress Over Hunter Biden Inquiries
Bradley Benavides and Nikki Floris face single counts of making false statements, though a grand jury indictment has not yet been secured.
GOP Lawmaker Vows to Pursue Expulsion of Rep. Ilhan Omar Over DOJ Probe
Rep. Randy Fine states he will demand immediate expulsion if the Justice Department finds the Minnesota Democrat guilty of immigration fraud, despite her confirmed naturalized citizenship.
Election Officials Attribute Touchscreen Voting Issues to User Error, Not Rigging
Officials in multiple states say calibration and input mistakes explain recent social media reports, noting complaint volumes remain consistent with prior election cycles.
DOE Challenges Hanford Worker Claims Despite 2018 State Law Presuming Exposure
State data shows the Department of Energy recommended denying 102 new claims filed since 2023, appealing all but seven state approvals.
Farage Warns US Against Repeating Europe's Immigration Policies Amid France Riots
The Reform UK leader cited violent unrest in Paris as evidence of policy failure, while Trump vowed a harsh response to potential US riots.
Ballot Rejections Double in Rural Counties After USPS Service Changes
ProPublica analysis finds late-arriving ballots increased significantly in areas where postal pickups were reduced, impacting rural voters in five key states.
Trump Merchandise Stores Close as Sales Drop 30% in Post-Election Year
Retailers cite declining approval ratings and term limits as drivers behind the closure of at least four physical locations this year.
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Sen. Slotkin Over 'Deterrence' Remarks to Students
A University of Chicago student alleges Slotkin used congressional oversight threats to discourage young conservatives from serving in the Trump administration.
Tiffany and Crowley Clash on Abortion, ICE, and Budget in Wisconsin Debate
With polls showing a tight race less than two weeks from Election Day, candidates offered starkly different visions on taxes, immigration enforcement, and data center regulation.