Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Wildfire Survivors Turn to Costly Safety Tech as Blazes Worsen Across Western US
New companies are selling bunkers, hydraulic homes, and fire-resistant wraps for tens of thousands of dollars, raising questions about who can afford protection as wildfire risk grows.
ICE Officers Arrest Sudanese Refugee With Attempted Murder Conviction After Years in U.S. Despite Deportation Order
Gabriel Maror Ayuel, who arrived as a refugee in 1995 and was convicted of first-degree attempted murder in Tennessee in 2003, was taken into custody May 5 after ICE investigators tracked him to a Nashville apartment.
Henry Nowak Murder Renews Scrutiny Over Two-Tier Policing Practices
The 18-year-old student died after police prioritized a stabbing suspect's racism allegation over his cries for help, sparking debate about how race-related claims affect law enforcement responses.
Midwest Farmers' Struggles Test GOP Loyalty Ahead of Midterms
Farm confidence in Trump drops 10 points as bankruptcies hit six-year high, threatening Republican control in key agricultural states.
Longtime '60 Minutes' Correspondent Scott Pelley Fired After Confrontation With New Leadership
CBS News terminated the veteran journalist after he accused new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of attempting to 'murder' the program during a staff meeting, with new boss Nick Bilton citing 'hostility' and 'incivility.'
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles Deletes Homophobic Social Media Post, Blames Staffer
The Tennessee Republican's office said a communications team member posted the message during Pride Month and has been reprimanded.
Plastic Surgeon Who Testified in 1993 WTC Bombing Case Wins NJ Democratic Primary
Adam Hisham Hamawy, a combat veteran and medical professional, secured the nomination for a solidly blue seat despite scrutiny over past ties to Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman.
Democrat Rebecca Bennett Wins Primary, Will Challenge Absent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's 7th District
Kean has not voted in Congress since March 5 due to a personal medical issue, as both parties set their sights on the narrowly divided district Trump won by just 1 point.
Social Security Eliminates Paper Checks: What Beneficiaries Need to Know
About 280,000 recipients still receiving paper checks must transition to direct deposit or request a waiver by the end of September.
DC National Guard Surge Did Not Reduce Violent Crime, Study Finds
The Niskanen Center analysis found a 24 percent drop in property crime but no impact on violent offenses, with troops costing 60 percent more per day than city police.