Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
FDA Delays Cost Americans Trillions and Slow Lifesaving Drugs, New Report Says
Economists argue that streamlining effectiveness reviews could unlock over $10 trillion in economic value while accelerating patient access to treatments.
Morocco and U.S. Mark 250 Years of Diplomatic Relations With New Defense Cooperation Roadmap
The new 10-year agreement, covering cybersecurity, advanced technology and operational integration, builds on a relationship that began in 1777 when Morocco became the first nation to recognize American independence.
Energy Department Advances Plan to Convert Surplus Plutonium Into Reactor Fuel for Advanced Nuclear Plants
The initiative aims to transform 20 metric tons of weapons-grade material from Cold War warheads into fuel, potentially reducing U.S. dependence on Russian uranium imports that currently supply roughly one-fifth of America's commercial reactors.
Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico's Church Lists Planned Parenthood Among Organizations Sharing Its Vision
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Austin, where Democrat Talarico preaches, also supports abortion travel funds for minors and LGBTQ+ youth programming.
NYC Landlord Faces 9-Year Legal Battle Over Rent-Stabilized Apartment Dispute
Thomas Diana says unpaid rent and legal fees have cost him up to $325,000 while courts weigh whether his apartment was improperly deregulated.
Celina, Texas: The Small Suburb Becoming America's Fastest-Growing City
The North Texas community grew 24.6% in one year as families seek affordable housing and space beyond major metro hubs.
Surge in Election-Related Website Registrations Raises Cybersecurity Concerns Ahead of Midterms
Check Point report finds thousands of new domains containing 'election' and 'vote' keywords, with both major party fundraising platforms experiencing significant credential exposures.
Trump Administration Reverses Biden-Era ATF Crackdown on Gun Trafficking
Former ATF officials warn that reduced oversight of gun dealers could lead to increased violent crime within three years, according to agency data.
One by One, U.S. Civil Rights Agency Dismantles Tools to Fight Discrimination
The EEOC is seeking to end its decades-long collection of workforce demographic data and rescind a 1979 regulation that guided employers on legal affirmative action.
Colorado Elections Clerk Tina Peters Set for Early Prison Release After Sentence Commutation
Peters served less than a quarter of her nine-year sentence after Governor Jared Polis commuted her term following pressure from President Donald Trump.