Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
European Broadcasting Union Faces Backlash Over New Guidelines on Female Athlete Coverage
The June guidelines, titled 'Raising the Bar,' discourage sexualized shots but have sparked debate over media freedom vs. athlete protection.
FCC Officials Accepted Pricey Kennedy Center Tickets From Paramount as Company Sought Merger Approvals
Ethics disclosure records show Commissioner Olivia Trusty received over $12,000 in gifts while Chair Brendan Carr attended a $125,000 private skybox with Paramount's CEO.
Google's AI Search Features Pose 'Unacceptable Risk' to Children, Report Finds
Common Sense Media tested over 2,600 interactions and found Google's built-in search AI failed to recognize harmful behavior while completing all homework assignments.
March for Democracy Planned for Anniversary of Historic MLK-Led 1963 Washington March
Organizers aim to draw hundreds of thousands to the National Mall on August 28 to mark the 63rd anniversary of the original civil rights gathering.
Immigration Lawyer Representing Migrants in ICE Shooting Case Faces His Own Criminal Charges
Hugo Balderas-Ibarra was indicted on felony assault charges while representing two men whose van driver was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston.
'The Trojan Teddy Bear': The Promise and Peril of Childhood in the Age of AI
As connected toys and AI-powered devices become more common in children's lives, policymakers weigh privacy protections against innovation concerns.
Maine's Hybrid Nomination System Draws Bipartisan Attention as Reform Model
The state's approach to combining traditional and ranked-choice voting in primary elections is being studied by other states seeking ways to reduce polarization.
Diplomats Gather for Bastille Day Watch Party in Brussels as France Falls to Spain in World Cup Semifinal
The French embassy's celebration drew EU and Spanish officials who witnessed their hosts' team concede two goals during the semifinal match.
Mikie Sherrill Confronts FIFA Over MetLife Stadium Grass Sales to World Cup Fans
The New Jersey governor's office argues state taxpayers who subsidized the pitch should receive proceeds from FIFA's planned $450 sod sales.
"Miracle on the Hudson" Pilot Captain Sully Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis
The former US Airways captain who safely landed Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009 announced his diagnosis at age 70, saying he wants to use his platform for advocacy.