Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
DOJ Accuses William & Mary of Discrimination in Scholarships, Student Programs
The Civil Rights Division opened a federal investigation Monday into whether the Virginia public university violated civil rights law through race-based scholarship criteria.
Regulators Approve Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxi as Liability Questions Remain Unresolved
With Zoox cleared for commercial deployment in Las Vegas, legal experts say current frameworks leave injured passengers without clear pathways to compensation.
Minnesota 'Outstanding Refugee' Honoree Charged With Medicaid Fraud, Tied to Sex-Trafficking Probe
Salman Ahmed Elmi, who received the state's top refugee honor in 2021, faces eight counts of fraud allegedly billing Medicaid for more than $1 million.
Family Seeks $105 Million From New York City After Teen's Fatal Central Park Carriage Ride
The family of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan alleges stray electrical voltage caused the carriage horse to bolt, as city lawmakers advance legislation named in his honor.
Manchin Calls for Election Changes, Citing Lack of Competition in Most Races
The former West Virginia senator told NewsNation that 395 of 435 congressional districts were effectively predetermined ahead of the 2024 election.
Ossoff: 'Zero Interest' in Running for President in 2028
The Georgia Democrat, who has been mentioned as a potential candidate, dismissed speculation in an interview with former White House press secretary Jen Psaki.
Sanders Defends Decision Not to Endorse Hong in Wisconsin Governor Race, Citing Limited Resources
The Vermont senator's refusal to back Francesca Hong, who lost by under 4,000 votes, has drawn criticism from progressive allies who say his support could have shifted the race.
GOP Changes Minds About the Reliability of U.S. Crime Data
Some Republican officials who previously cited FBI and DOJ statistics in policy debates now say those figures may undercount or misrepresent actual crime levels.
Massachusetts Expands Abortion Access to Birth Under New Law Signed by Gov Healey
The Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act removes the state's 24-week limit, making Massachusetts the 10th state to permit abortion up to birth based on physician judgment.
US States Call for Big Changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta Child Privacy Trial Begins
Attorneys general from multiple states are urging courts to require Meta to implement stricter age verification and data protections for users under 18.