Policy & Law — Archive
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Darline Graham Appointed to Senate Seat Following Her Brother's Death
The 62-year-old longtime disability advocate has never held elected office but brings decades of experience in vocational rehabilitation and employment services.
Mamdani Reviews Whether NYC Could Arrest Netanyahu During UN General Assembly Visit
The Democratic mayor's comments come amid ongoing ICC proceedings against the Israeli prime minister and his defense minister.
From Saratoga to Saratov: Every War of Independence Needs an Ally
Commentators draw parallels between Ukraine's fight and America's Revolutionary War as debate over continued Western support intensifies in Washington.
CENTCOM Confirms 2 U.S. Service Members Killed in Jordan, Another Missing After Iranian Strikes
Iran hit two military bases in Jordan on Friday, marking a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.
U.S. Cancels Automatic Protections for Imperiled Animals as Critics Warn of Extinctions
The Interior Department rule change means species like monarch butterflies and alligator snapping turtles will need individual protection plans instead of automatic safeguards.
New Yorkers Collected $2.6 Billion in Welfare Cash Payments Last Year, City Data Shows
The record disbursement reached nearly 865,000 residents — a 71% increase from 2022 and the highest figure since before Giuliani's welfare reforms in the early 2000s.
Gov. Tony Evers to Endorse David Crowley in Wisconsin Democratic Primary
The incumbent governor's backing gives Crowley's campaign a significant boost ahead of the August primary.
Fraud Expert Tells Congress Government Lacks Tools to Combat AI-Enabled Crime
David Maimon of SentiLink testified that criminals are outpacing federal defenses by exploiting gaps between agencies and using deepfakes for identity fraud.
Anti-Abortion Groups Push for Planned Parenthood Defund as Medicaid Ban Left Out of Reconciliation Framework
The exclusion of abortion provider restrictions from the Republican budget framework has intensified lobbying efforts by conservative activists seeking to block federal Medicaid funding.
Americans' Confidence in Supreme Court Drops to New Low, Poll Shows
Washington Post-Ipsos survey finds 46 percent of adults believe justices are guided by political ideology rather than the rule of law.