Policy & Law — Archive
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Vance, Rogan and an Unwieldy GOP Coalition
The vice president's appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience highlight broader tensions within the Republican Party's diverse voter coalition.
He Made History in Congress — Then the Supreme Court Changed Its Mind
A landmark congressional achievement faces reversal after the high court issues a ruling affecting its legal foundation.
Gay Vacation Cruise Turned Away From Turkey and Egypt During Mediterranean Trip
Atlantis Events, which operates the world's largest LGBT vacation cruises, says it is the first time one of its ships has been denied entry for political reasons.
Gallego Faces Scrutiny Over Reported Relationships With Staffers, Political Associations Under Investigation
Arizona senator's associations with controversial House members draw scrutiny as allegations surface ahead of potential 2028 presidential bid.
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down New Jersey Assault Weapons Ban, Citing Second Amendment
The 10-5 Third Circuit ruling marks the first time a federal appellate court has struck down a state ban on semiautomatic rifles, relying heavily on the Supreme Court's 2022 Bruen decision.
Paid Legal Expert Reverses Position on Notorious Wrongful Conviction Case, Filing Report that Contradicts Prior Public Statements
Pace University professor Bennett Gershman told a reporter in 2024 that prosecutors 'manufactured' Anthony Broadwater's case and committed 'the most heinous kind of prosecutorial misconduct,' but a December 2025 court filing said no misconduct occurred.
Sacks Warns US Risks Losing AI Edge after New Chinese Model Launch
Former White House AI czar David Sacks said Friday the U.S. is 'tying one hand behind its back' in artificial intelligence development amid rising global competition.
Debate Over SAVE Act Highlights Partisan Divide on Voting Access
The Republican-backed election security measure would require documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration, drawing criticism from Democrats who call it a poll tax.
Graham Platner's Collapse Puts Spotlight on Consultant-Driven Candidate Recruitment Model
The Maine Senate candidate's withdrawal after assault allegations has left the operatives who recruited him facing scrutiny over vetting practices.
Texas Comptroller Investigated Nearly 50 Islamic Schools for Voucher Program Ties After Tips From Man With Libel History
The probe, which included contracts with private investigators, delayed schools from receiving state-funded scholarships and has sparked a class-action lawsuit alleging religious discrimination.