Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
AI Industry Super PACs Flood 2026 Election Ads Without Mentioning Technology
Groups backed by OpenAI and Anthropic spend tens of millions in primaries while focusing ads on immigration and health care instead of artificial intelligence
Los Angeles Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's Home Searched by FBI
Federal agents executed warrants at multiple locations including the superintendent's residence as part of a federal investigation.
Anthropic's Pentagon Showdown Is About More Than AI Guardrails
A senior defense official posed a hypothetical scenario to CEO Dario Amodei regarding safety tools.
Congress Grapples with Funding Push for Nationwide Infrastructure Overhaul
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are locked in a heated debate over a massive infrastructure proposal that would allocate billions toward roads, bridges,...
Coast Guard Investigates Swastika Found at New Jersey Recruit Center
The symbol was discovered on a wall at the Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, prompting a federal investigation and calls for accountability.
YIMBY Movement Faces Growing Headwinds as Housing Costs Surge
Housing advocates cite rising construction prices and local zoning resistance as major obstacles to expanding affordable units.
Bill Maher Calls Trump’s Dinner Claim “Bulls—”
The comedian dismissed the former president’s assertion that they dined together as false on his Sunday show.
More than 5,000 Flights Canceled as East Coast Grapples with Record Snow
The storm forced cancellations at major hubs including JFK, LaGuardia and Boston, and prompted emergency declarations by governors in New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Trump Calls for Stronger Action as Americans and Tourists Caught in Cartel Violence
In a televised address, the former president urged the U.S. government to expand consular protection and increase pressure on Mexico to curb cartel crossfire affecting travelers.
Family of Missing Mother Offers $1 Million Reward to Locate Her
Nancy Guthrie’s relatives say the money is intended to aid investigators and encourage tips after the 19‑year‑old vanished in Texas last month.