Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
We Have Reached End-Stage Polarization
Political analysts debate whether partisan divisions have reached a point of no return, with polling showing historic gaps between voters.
Tucker Carlson Accuses Trump of Betraying Voters Over Iran War Policy
Fox News host tells Piers Morgan his supporters are heartbroken and questioning their vote after Trump hands operational authority to Netanyahu.
Trump-Aligned Legal Group Asks Jim Jordan to Probe 'Nationwide Pattern' of Blue-State Lawsuits
America First Legal, founded by Trump adviser Stephen Miller, says blue states have filed over 200 lawsuits without evidence of injury; committee spokesperson says 'everything is on the table.'
Supreme Court Rules Parties Must Challenge Void Judgments Within Reasonable Time
The 9-0 decision in Coney Island Auto Parts v. Burton establishes that parties cannot wait indefinitely to challenge judgments, even if those judgments are technically void from the start.
USDA Section 515 Program That Supported 533,000 Rural Rental Homes Is Being Phased Out
TheUSDA's primary rural affordable housing program stopped issuing new loans in 2011, and existing mortgages will fully mature by 2050.
Airline CEOs Torch Lawmakers for Turning Air Travel Into a 'Political Football'
Executives from major airlines urge Congress to fund DHS and protect aviation workers after monthlong shutdown leaves TSA officers without pay.
Data Centers Emerge as Growing Wedge Issue in Midterm Races
Candidates in Michigan, Georgia and other states are balancing economic opportunity against concerns over utility costs and environmental impact.
Energy Secretary Says Americans Could Feel Relief on Gas Prices 'in a Few More Weeks'
Chris Wright predicts gas could drop below $3 per gallon by summer as U.S. military operations continue against Iran, with current prices at $3.70.
French Voters Head to Polls in First Round of Municipal Elections Before 2027 Presidential Race
The municipal vote, focused on local issues like housing and public services, is being watched for early signals of party strength ahead of the next presidential election.
In MAGA Land, Anxiety Over the War Is Already on the Ballot
Most polls since the start of the U.S.-Israel bombing campaign find that the U.S. involvement is unpopular, creating political friction for Trump-aligned Republicans.