Policy & Law — Archive
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US Supreme Court Denies Alabama's Request to Carry Out Nitrogen Gas Execution
Justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch dissented from the unsigned order blocking Jeffery Lee's execution by nitrogen hypoxia.
Ousted South Korean President Yoon Given 30-Year Prison Term for Drone Flights Over Pyongyang
The Seoul court found Yoon and his former defense minister guilty of attempting to provoke North Korea into military action as justification for martial law.
Alaska Election Official Threatens to Disqualify Republican Challenger Sharing Sen. Dan Sullivan's Name
Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher says evidence does not support the challenger's eligibility for the U.S. Senate primary ballot.
Pentagon List Overhaul Puts Mormon Church's Christian Identity Back in Spotlight
The Defense Department removed the LDS faith from its Christian category, then extended that change to Catholic, Lutheran and Pentecostal traditions as well, sparking debate over government religious classification.
Cornyn Predicts Post-Midterms Will Be 'Most Miserable Two Years' of Trump's Life
The Texas Republican senator, who lost his primary to Trump-backed Ken Paxton, said the president's insistence on loyalty is hurting the party.
Congressional Ban on Taxpayer Funding for Planned Parenthood Set to Lapse Amid Investigation Demand
Sen. Josh Hawley is calling for a federal investigation into $1.5 billion in Medicaid and Medicare funding the organization received, alleging some funds supported transgender procedures for minors.
Planned Parenthood Affiliate Sues Alaska Over Telehealth Abortion Ban
The lawsuit argues the state's in-person requirement for medication abortion violates Alaskans' constitutional right to privacy, potentially requiring patients to travel hundreds of miles for care.
Mamdani Stands by Fellow Socialist Candidate Despite Resurfaced Far-Left, Anti-American Posts
Avila Chevalier is challenging five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th congressional district with Mamdani's backing.
State Department Uncovers Birth Tourism Networks at U.S. Embassies
Embassies in West Africa, Europe, and North Africa identified evidence of fraudulent documentation schemes targeting birth tourism to the United States.
Cody James Maluck Indicted in Federal Court for Alleged Contact With Delta Flight Attendant
The 32-year-old from Fort Lauderdale-LA flight faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted of interfering with flight crew under federal aviation law.