Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
U.S. Citizens Told to Shelter in Place As Cartel Violence Reaches Mexican Tourist Hubs
The State Department issued a travel advisory after shootings near hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
Powerful Winter Storm Hits U.S. Northeast, NYC Issues Travel Ban
Winter Storm Elliott brings up to a foot of snow and wind gusts over 70 mph, prompting New York City's first citywide travel ban since 2021.
Rob Jetten to Be Sworn in as Netherlands prime minister, Leading New Coalition Government
The D66 leader will head a 78‑seat coalition of D66, GroenLinks, Labour and CDA, promising a focus on climate, digital innovation and fiscal stability.
Armed Intruder Killed After Shotgun Confrontation at Mar‑A‑Lago
A man armed with a shotgun entered the Florida resort on Feb. 21, prompting Secret Service agents to fire, resulting in the suspect’s death and sparking partisan debate over security protocols.
CIA Retracts and Revises Select Reports after Review by Trump‑Appointed Board
The agency said the revisions address identified bias in assessments of foreign threats, following a review by a board appointed by former President Trump.
DHS Suspends Enrollment in TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Amid Government Shutdown
The pause affects new applicants while current members can still use the programs, pending funding restoration.
Greenland Prime Minister Declines Trump’s Hospital Ship Offer
Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede said Greenland will not host the U.S. hospital ship proposed by former President Donald Trump, citing sovereignty and health‑system plans.
Mexican Army Kills Jalisco New Generation Cartel Leader El Mencho, Officials Say
The operation in Michoacán, part of a broader security push, follows a months‑long manhunt for the cartel’s top boss.
Washington Symbolic Role Highlighted in New National Narrative Initiative
A bipartisan effort to launch a series of educational programs referencing George Washington’s legacy has sparked differing interpretations from Democrats and Republicans.
Vietnam Veterans Sue to Block Proposed Independence Arch Near Arlington
The lawsuit argues the 150‑foot monument would encroach on the sanctity of Arlington National Cemetery and violate historic preservation laws.