Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
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.
Opinion Piece Raises Questions About Graham Platner's Public Narrative as Maine Senate Race Develops
An AllSides commentary questions whether the presumptive Democratic nominee's background narrative matches his actual record.
Pence Says There Has 'Clearly' Been an Effort to Rewrite Jan. 6 History
The former vice president's comments come as a federal judge has temporarily blocked payouts from a $1.776 billion DOJ fund established for riot-related settlements.
Ebola Outbreak Spreads as Funding Reductions Limit Health Worker Efforts in Central Africa
More than 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo with at least 223 deaths, as aid groups say reduced U.S. support is constraining their ability to combat misinformation.
Republicans Battle Déjà Vu as They Return to Tackle Reconciliation Bill, FISA Extension
Intraparty disputes over a $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund and warrantless surveillance authority have left Republicans no closer to resolution than a month ago.
Rare, Endangered Bee Gets Habitat Protection Across 6 States: Here's Where
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated roughly 1.5 million acres of land in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia as critical habitat for the rusty patched bumble bee.
Older Americans Often Compelled to Keep Working — and Face Criticism for Doing So
Nearly 1 in 5 adults 65 and older held jobs in 2024, with about 25% of those over 50 expecting to never retire, raising questions about economic security and cultural expectations.
RNC Moves Forward With Midterm Convention, Chair Says
The gathering, outlined by Trump last September, aims to mobilize voters ahead of November races in Texas, Maine, Michigan and North Carolina.