Policy & Law — Archive
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Corporate Pride Campaigns Fade as Brands Weigh Consumer Backlash Against Values Messaging
Major retailers scaled back LGBTQ+ marketing after facing boycotts, raising questions about authenticity in corporate social advocacy.
Most AAPI Adults Say US Is No Longer a Great Country for Immigrants, Poll Finds
The AP-NORC/AAPI Data survey finds about 60% believe America used to be the land of opportunity but no longer is.
Social Security Trustees' Warning of 22% Benefit Cut Sparks Congressional Debate Over Reform Options
The insolvency deadline of 2032 has intensified bipartisan calls for action, though lawmakers remain divided on how to shore up the program without cutting benefits.
Strait of Hormuz Oil Supply Crunch Has Countries Looking for Workarounds
Iran's blockade of the waterway, which previously carried about 20 percent of global oil consumption, has pushed Brent crude to $87 per barrel and prompted new infrastructure investments.
FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Filter in Nearly Three Decades
Bemotrizinol, available internationally since 2000, will reach U.S. consumers by August after decades of regulatory delays.
Giants Pitcher Inscribes Bible Verse on Cap During Pride Night, Teammate Refuses Hat Entirely
San Francisco's Landen Roupp wrote Genesis 9 passage next to rainbow logo; poll data shows declining support for LGBTQ+ issues nationwide.
Polls Show Sharp Partisan Divide in American Patriotism Ahead of Nation's 250th Birthday
Republican patriotism remains near universal while Democratic pride drops below 30%, with young voters showing the steepest decline across both parties.
Twelve Dead After Skydiving Aircraft Crashes in Rural Missouri, Officials Say
The Pacific Aerospace P750 went down shortly after departing Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday morning; the NTSB is investigating.
Sen. Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After Being Admitted Sunday Morning, Spokesperson Says
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former Senate Majority Leader is receiving care; no details released about his condition.
Vance Says He'll Examine Political Future After Midterms
The vice president tells CBS he and wife Usha will discuss his 2028 presidential prospects after November elections, while emphasizing focus on current role.