Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Republicans Divided Over Pre-Election Stimulus Push as Economy Slows
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has floated a fourth budget reconciliation proposal, but GOP colleagues are split on whether to advance economic measures before November.
Smithsonian National Zoo DEI and Climate Programs Draw Scrutiny From Trump Administration
The Washington, D.C. zoo hosts roughly 2 million visitors annually and operates conservation research in more than 40 countries; its diversity initiatives have become a focus for the White House.
Andrew Tate Seeks Bail in Extradition Fight as Romanian Court Weighs Request
The controversial influencer has been fighting extradition to the United States where he faces charges, but legal analysts say bail is rarely granted in such cases.
Byron York Criticizes Abdul El-Sayed's Performance in Fox News Interview With Jesse Watters
The Michigan Democratic Senate nominee faced pointed questions about gender reassignment surgeries and sharia law during a contentious exchange on Jesse Watters Primetime.
Trump's Lawyers Urge NY Court to Dismiss Civil Fraud Case, Argue AG James Exceeded Authority
The brief contends the $464 million case contains legal flaws and that Attorney General Letitia James lacked authority over private commercial transactions.
$17B Meta Settlement Puts Focus on Youth Mental Health Crisis, Colorado AG Says
The settlement requires digital guardrails for minors including two-hour daily time limits and nighttime app blocks, while targeting other social platforms.
NASA Administrator Suggests Putting Data Centers in Space Amid Ground Facility Controversy
Jared Isaacman proposed orbiting U.S. computing infrastructure to leverage solar power, addressing concerns about land use and energy consumption of terrestrial AI facilities.
Flock Safety Contract Cancellations Spread Cities Cite Data Privacy Concerns
The Phoenix suburb of Tempe terminated an $80,000 contract and said it would turn off all Flock cameras, joining a growing list of jurisdictions reviewing the company's automated license plate readers.
Dingell Frustrated by Media Focus on Hasan Piker in Michigan Senate Race
The Michigan Democrat said coverage should center on policy choices voters face, not commentary from political streamers.
Maine Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Seeks ICE Presence at Polling Sites During Elections
Bobby Charles says he would request White House border czar Tom Homan deploy federal officers to polling locations in the state.