Policy & Law — Archive
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Illinois Maintenance Worker Rescued After Six Hours Trapped 130 Feet in Gas Station Sign Near Interstate 55
Wilmington Fire Protection District Technical Rescue Team used borrowed boom lift to reach worker after standard equipment proved insufficient.
One Southwest Employee's Final Boarding Call Came From ICE
Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican flight attendant who overstayed his visa, was arrested at Nashville International Airport while preparing for a flight.
Biden Judge Blocks Ethiopian Deportations Despite Supreme Court Ruling Clashing With ICE Before
Judge Brian Murphy issued an administrative stay preserving TPS protections for Ethiopians while courts consider constitutional claims after SCOTUS narrowed lower court authority.
Commentators Debate Whether JD Vance's Political Approach Could Reshape Republican Appeal
Some conservative voices argue the vice president's measured style may attract younger voters, while others see structural challenges ahead.
US to Reopen Border to Mexican Cattle Imports After Screwworm Shutdown
The phased reopening begins Aug. 24 at the Douglas, Ariz. port after a May closure due to New World Screwworm detection in southern cattle operations.
Mike Rowe Champions Trade Skills as Workforce Policy Debate Continues in Washington
The 'Dirty Jobs' host has awarded $10 million annually in trade school scholarships through his foundation, while policymakers debate the future of vocational training versus four-year degrees.
Trump Administration Says Green Grant Cancellations Based 'Solely' on Politics in Court Filing
Department of Energy lawyer Jeff Novak defended the cancellations in federal court, saying grants were evaluated based on a state's political affiliation.
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Indicted on Bribery, Conspiracy Charges
The indictment alleges the Democrat received $35,000 connected to a COVID-19 testing contract while serving as a state legislator.
Letitia James Faces Scrutiny as New York City Spends $81,700 Per Homeless Person
A challenger in the state attorney general race is citing years of shelter scandals and audits totaling billions in taxpayer dollars as evidence that accountability has fallen short.
Texas Republican Brandon Gill's DEI Questioning Goes Viral, Drawing Praise From GOP Colleagues and Criticism From Academic Critics
The 32-year-old freshman lawmaker has built a national audience through committee hearings where he presses witnesses on progressive policies, with some colleagues predicting a future leadership role.