Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Largest Hunting and Fishing Expansion in Agency History
The plan would open over 92 million acres of federal refuge lands across 32 states, adding more than 1,450 new hunting and fishing opportunities while removing hundreds of regulations.
Study Links Medically Tailored Meals to Lower Hospitalizations, Healthcare Savings
Researchers found a 31% reduction in hospitalizations among Medicaid members receiving dietitian-designed meals, sparking bipartisan calls for Medicare pilot programs.
CMS Pushes Six-Month Medicare Enrollment Moratorium as Debate Over Fraud Prevention Strategy Intensifies
Industry groups argue existing accountability tools within agency-based home care could target fraud more effectively than broad enrollment pauses.
Gabbard Releases Declassified Records on U.S.-Funded Biolabs Overseas, Sparking Renewed Debate
Documents detail more than 120 laboratories across 30 countries receiving U.S. funding, including facilities in Ukraine housing collections of dangerous pathogens.
Nara Organics Recalls Baby Formula After Multistate Infant Botulism Outbreak
Three infants between 2 and 5 months old were hospitalized in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington after consuming the recalled formula.
Stephen A. Smith Says He'd Only Run for President, Not VP or Senate Seat
The ESPN commentator tells CNN he would enter politics 'for the big job' but has previously called a presidential bid 'all bulls---'
Mullin Says FISA Lapse Leaves Threat Level at Highest Point in History
The expired surveillance powers allowed warrantless monitoring of foreign targets; some lawmakers blocked extension over acting DNI appointment.
Knicks Win First NBA Championship in 53 Years, Sparking Celebration and Chaos in New York City
The Knicks' 108-102 victory over the Spurs in Game 5 was followed by widespread celebrations that included a shooting, multiple stabbings, and dozens of arrests.
Protect College Sports Act Advances Without Formal Student Athlete Role governance
The bipartisan Senate bill backed by Cantwell and Cruz would grant NCAA antitrust protection while critics say it excludes the very athletes central to college sports.
Tick Season Brings Rising Emergency Visits as Vets Urge Pet Owners to Watch for Symptoms
Emergency department visits from tick encounters have reached decade highs, with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses posing risks to both pets and humans.