Policy & Law — Archive
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Criticizes Harvard in Family Reality TV Series, Drawing Fire From Critics
Duffy's comments about the university appeared in a new show debuting on the Transportation Department's YouTube page.
Angie Nixon Defeats Alex Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate Primary, Frames Win as Focus on Voter Needs
The victory for the progressive state representative over the Trump whistleblower highlights ongoing tensions between different factions within the Democratic Party.
The Strange Politics of the AI Backlash
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and daily life, lawmakers in both parties are grappling with how to regulate emerging technology without stifling innovation.
This Coach Is Banned From Working With Kids: Why Is He Still Coaching?
A volleyball coach permanently barred by the U.S. Center for SafeSport continues to train teenage girls in Texas, exposing gaps between disciplinary listings and enforcement.
Congressional Republicans Allege FBI Classification Errors in Biden-era Investigations
A House committee released documents it says show the bureau improperly marked information related to foreign business dealings; Democrats call the inquiry politically motivated.
Missouri Court Rejects Petition Proposing Protections for Laws Passed by Citizen Initiative
The decision marks a significant ruling on the balance of power between direct democracy and legislative authority in the Show-Me State.
FBI Classification Practices Under Scrutiny Amid Congressional Oversight Efforts
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee allege improper information handling; Democrats say the inquiry lacks evidentiary foundation.
mRNA Cancer Vaccine Succeeds in Late-Stage Trial, Companies Say
The Phase 3 trial showed the vaccine prevented skin cancer recurrence and spread in patients who had undergone surgery.
Lindsay Clancy Trial Puts Postpartum Psychosis in National Spotlight as Experts Push for Policy Changes
The high-profile Massachusetts case has reignited debates over maternal mental health screening, insurance coverage gaps, and whether the legal system adequately accounts for psychiatric emergencies.
Lindsey Graham's Sister Faces Scrutiny After Debate Admission on National Security
Prediction market odds for Darline Graham dropped from 90% to 77% following the comment, with one week until the South Carolina Republican runoff.