Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Venezuelan Prosecutor Orders Arrest of Opposition Ally Hours After Release
Venezuela's top prosecutor has issued an arrest warrant for an ally of a prominent opposition leader, mere hours after the individual had been released from detention, escalating political tensions in the nation.
Judicial Research Center Removes Climate Change Section From Judges' Manual After Report
A judicial research center has removed a section dedicated to climate change from its judges' manual following a report by Fox News Digital, sparking debate over the influence of media on judicial education.
Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses Congressional Questions, Citing Fifth Amendment
The former associate of Jeffrey Epstein declined to provide testimony before a House oversight committee.
Manufacturing Construction Spending Declines Under Trump
New data indicates a decline in manufacturing construction spending during the Trump administration, prompting varied responses from political factions.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Trump Administration's Mandatory Detention Policy
The ruling affirms the administration's authority to hold immigration detainees without bond hearings during mass enforcement operations.
Washington Post CEO Will Lewis Resigns Following Massive Newsroom Layoffs
The departure comes less than a week after the newspaper reduced its workforce by one-third, cutting hundreds of journalism roles.
Federal Court Upholds Texas Redistricting Maps Despite Challenge
Ruling aligns with December decision barring map changes on the eve of an election, despite ongoing legal disputes over district boundaries
Polls Open in Japan's Parliamentary Elections as PM Takaichi Seeks Conservative Mandate
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the snap election to secure a majority for an ambitious right-wing agenda including increased defense spending and immigration reform.
Tulsi Gabbard Denies Wrongdoing Over Delayed Whistleblower Complaint Referral
The Director of National Intelligence called accusations of 'hiding' a classified complaint 'baseless' and blamed the delay on Biden-era oversight procedures.
Investigation Deepens Into Kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona
Authorities examine ransom notes and doorbell data as family of Today host Savannah Guthrie pleads for proof of life.