Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
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.
Rep. Lauren Boebert Swears at Fox News Reporter Over Questions About Massie Allegations
The Colorado Republican declined to discuss claims from a woman identifying herself as Rep. Thomas Massie's ex-girlfriend, who accused the Kentucky lawmaker of bragging about an alleged sexual encounter.
Meta Smart Glasses Platform Contains Face-Recognition Code, Report Says
The feature called NameTag has not yet been activated but relies on three AI models distributed through Meta's servers and users' devices.
The Field Is Broken: Why American Politics Feels Unwinnable
Commentary on federalism and institutional trust raises questions about whether the constitutional system designed for distributed power can function in an era of centralized authority.