Policy & Law — Archive
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Paramount Seeks Business Counterpart for Weiss at CBS News as Merger Talks Progress
The potential hire would partner with the incoming editorial leader if Paramount Skydance's deal with Warner Bros. Discovery closes, sources say.
Fired Navy Admiral Nancy Lacore Advances to Runoff in South Carolina House Race
The three-star vice admiral, whom Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed from the Pentagon last year, will face Mac Deford on June 23 for the Democratic nomination to succeed Rep. Nancy Mace.
Belfast Stabbing Incident Prompts Debate Over Media Coverage, Government Response
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack 'sickening' while some politicians warned against using the incident for political purposes.
Homeless Man Accused in Penn Station Stabbings Had Extensive Criminal History, Records Show
Hector Deleon, 51, was arrested multiple times over four years, including prior stabbings and probation violations, before allegedly wounding six men at the transit hub.
Live Results: North Dakota Holds Midterm Primaries With U.S. House Seat, Ballot Measure on Tap
Republican Rep. Julie Fedorchak faces primary challenge while Fargo voters elect a new mayor and decide a constitutional amendment limiting future ballot measures to single subjects.
Former Platner Campaign Aide Urges Maine Democrats to Reject Candidate
Genevieve McDonald, who served as political director from August to October 2025, writes that the oyster farmer 'is not someone who would be good for Maine or for the country.'
Kurt Olsen, 2020 Election Denier, Faces Scrutiny Over New Justice Department Role in Florida
Free Speech For People has sent a letter to 11 Democratic lawmakers urging removal of the former White House election security official.
Facebook Privacy Settlement Checks Start Going Out Again; How to Know if You'll Get a Payment
The social media company continues distributing payments from a landmark privacy settlement, with eligibility based on user activity during specific time periods.
Pulte Appointment Ups Pressure for Congress to Punt on Reauthorizing Spy Powers
Democrats say they will not vote to renew Section 702 of FISA while Bill Pulte serves as acting director of national intelligence ahead of the June 12 deadline.
Rahm Emanuel's Uphill Climb in New Hampshire Tests a 2028 Presidential Bid
The former Chicago mayor and Obama chief of staff cycled 117 miles across the state while unveiling policy proposals on retirement ages, social media bans for children, and criticizing his own party's cultural positions.