Policy & Law — Archive
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Replacing Aging U.S. Voting Equipment Will Take Years and Billions, Report Finds
A Bipartisan Policy Center analysis estimates full replacement to meet federal security standards could cost $2.71 billion and extend into the 2040s without congressional action.
Hegseth Names Shaun Maguire to Pentagon Tech Board Despite Islamophobic Remarks About NYC Mayor Mamdani
The appointment of the Sequoia Capital partner, who faced backlash from over 800 tech founders for anti-Muslim comments, comes as Hegseth moves to consolidate defense innovation boards.
Dallas Apartment Explosion Leaves Dead, Missing as Crews Shift to Recovery Mode
Investigators say a construction crew unrelated to Atmos Energy damaged a pipeline near the Oak Cliff complex before Thursday's blast.
Four Musical Artists Decline Performance at Trump-Backed America 250th Birthday Event on National Mall
Morris Day, Young MC, Martina McBride and The Commodores say the Great American State Fair is too politically charged despite organizers' insistence it is nonpartisan.
Trump Better Watch Out for Lisa Murkowski as Senate Control Hangs in Balance
Alaska senator not on 2026 ballot but could switch parties, flipping chamber control if Republicans fall below 51 seats.
Cornyn's Defeat and the Remaking of the GOP
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated three-term Senator John Cornyn by 30 points in Tuesday's Republican primary, ending what would have been a 35-year Senate career.
Vice President JD Vance Delivers U.S. Air Force Academy Commencement Address, Warns Against Outsourcing Moral Decisions to Machines
Vance told graduates at the Colorado Springs ceremony that technology is evolving faster than military institutions have been accustomed to and endorsed Pope Leo XIV's recent message on AI ethics in warfare.
Police Investigate Motive in Fatal Attack Outside Man's Trump-Themed Home
San Diego County prosecutors are reviewing whether to amend charges against a Navy veteran accused in the killing of Kerry Sheron, whose Escondido home displayed pro-Trump signs for years.
Ohio Pastor-Turned-Lawmaker Pushes Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act in Senate
The bill, which has passed the House, would require schools to teach the positive impact of Judeo-Christian values on U.S. history.
Hepatitis B Drug May Offer Functional Cure for Some Patients, Study Finds
The experimental drug bepirovirsen achieved remission in about 20% of patients who stopped all treatment, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.