Policy & Law — Archive
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Warner Calls Pulte 'Grossly Unqualified,' Senate Democrats Block Section 702 Debate
Seven Republicans joined Democrats in blocking enhanced surveillance debate as concerns mount over acting intelligence chief's qualifications.
Scott Pelley Compares CBS Ouster To Family Being Murdered In NYT Interview
Former '60 Minutes' anchor, fired for insubordination by new executive producer Nick Bilton, said mass terminations felt like losing relatives.
Fitzpatrick Says Congress Must 'Set a Higher Bar' After Allegations Surface Against Maine Candidate Platner
The Republican congressman joined Democrat Suozzi in expressing concern about the progressive oyster farmer's past behavior as polling shows a tight race against Sen. Collins.
USDA Forest Service Reorganization Plan Draws Criticism From Conservation Groups, Support From Extraction Advocates
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins proposes moving agency headquarters closer to managed forests; critics warn of research infrastructure cuts.
Agriculture Secretary Proposes Major Forest Service Reorganization Amid Public Opposition
The plan would relocate agency headquarters and close roughly three-quarters of its research facilities, according to the proposal's critics.
More SNAP Restrictions Take Effect as States Limit Sugary Drink, Candy Purchases
By 2028, nearly half of U.S. states will have rules restricting what low-income Americans can buy with food stamp benefits.
NASA's Lunar Base Plans Reveal Strategic Vision Beyond Science Fiction
The agency expects a 'hundreds of square miles' footprint at the moon's south pole, with three uncrewed missions targeted before end of 2026.
Venus, Jupiter Will Appear Nearly Together in Night Sky This Week
The June 9 planetary conjunction will be visible to the naked eye without telescopes, offering stargazers a rare celestial viewing opportunity.
Trump Administration Reshapes Higher Education Through Regulatory, Accreditation Changes
Proposed rules on grant review, accreditation standards and graduate earnings thresholds could fundamentally alter how colleges operate without congressional action.
Intoxicating Hemp Industry Seeks Rescue in Congress as Ban Looms
Sen. Mitch McConnell's provision closing the 'hemp loophole' takes effect in November, prompting bipartisan legislative efforts to create a regulatory framework.