Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Pope Leo Will Accept Liberty Medal Remotely From Rome, Skipping U.S. Visit
The first American pope will receive the honor on Independence Mall July 3, then visit Lampedusa on Fourth of July to highlight migrant issues.
Severe Weather Batters Parts of U.S. With Threat of Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
Blizzard conditions blanket Upper Midwest with 20+ inches of snow, while Eastern U.S. braces for Monday storm threat including risk of tornadoes from South Carolina to Maryland.
The Trump Vision of War as Nihilist Entertainment
An analysis piece examines the characterization of former President Trump's approach to international conflict as reflecting a worldview that prioritizes spectacle over traditional strategic calculations.
US Refueling Aircraft Crashes in Iraq After Incident in Friendly Airspace; Rescue Efforts Under Way
The KC-135 aircraft went down during a mission in Iraqi territory, marking the latest incident involving U.S. military assets in the region.
We Have Reached End-Stage Polarization
Political analysts debate whether partisan divisions have reached a point of no return, with polling showing historic gaps between voters.
Tucker Carlson Accuses Trump of Betraying Voters Over Iran War Policy
Fox News host tells Piers Morgan his supporters are heartbroken and questioning their vote after Trump hands operational authority to Netanyahu.
Trump-Aligned Legal Group Asks Jim Jordan to Probe 'Nationwide Pattern' of Blue-State Lawsuits
America First Legal, founded by Trump adviser Stephen Miller, says blue states have filed over 200 lawsuits without evidence of injury; committee spokesperson says 'everything is on the table.'
Supreme Court Rules Parties Must Challenge Void Judgments Within Reasonable Time
The 9-0 decision in Coney Island Auto Parts v. Burton establishes that parties cannot wait indefinitely to challenge judgments, even if those judgments are technically void from the start.
USDA Section 515 Program That Supported 533,000 Rural Rental Homes Is Being Phased Out
TheUSDA's primary rural affordable housing program stopped issuing new loans in 2011, and existing mortgages will fully mature by 2050.
Airline CEOs Torch Lawmakers for Turning Air Travel Into a 'Political Football'
Executives from major airlines urge Congress to fund DHS and protect aviation workers after monthlong shutdown leaves TSA officers without pay.