Policy & Law — Archive
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Peru's Fujimori and Sánchez Set for June 7 Presidential Runoff After First-Round Results Confirmed
The two candidates will face off after neither secured more than 50% of the vote in April's first round, with surging crime as voters' top concern.
Bus Riders to Montgomery Retrace Old Steps While Fighting a New Fight Over Voting Rights
Activists gathered in Alabama's capital Saturday for the first major organizing response after a Supreme Court ruling that diminished the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Thousands Gather on National Mall for Rededicate 250 Prayer Rally Marking America's Semiquincentennial
The Christian-centered event drew top Trump administration officials while progressive religious groups staged counterprogramming, highlighting the nation's ongoing debates over faith and public life.
Research Links Childhood Trauma to Youth Crime Rates as Debate Over Justice System Reform Intensifies
A study of 2,200 incarcerated individuals found average trauma scores far exceeding public health thresholds, fueling calls for policy changes.
US Intelligence Assessment Claims Cuba Is Plotting Attack Against American Targets
The leaked assessment says Havana has amassed more than 300 drones and is discussing attacks on Guantanamo Bay, US ships, and Key West.
Johnson Raises Alarm Over Rising Gas Prices as November Midterms Approach
The Louisiana Republican cited the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure as driving forces behind recent pump price increases affecting American families.
More Tarot Readers Are Turning to AI for Advice as Emotional Support Trend Grows
A new study examines how practitioners blend traditional card reading with chatbot guidance, raising questions about dependence on technology for personal decisions.
Scientists Warn of Rising Tick-Borne Illnesses as ER Visits Hit Multi-Year High
CDC data shows emergency room visits for tick bites reached their highest April levels since 2017, with researchers pointing to climate factors and expanding tick habitats.
Former FBI Director James Comey Says He Has 'Complete Faith' in Judicial System Amid Seashell Case Indictment
In a "Meet the Press" interview, Comey declined to discuss case specifics but defended his confidence in the courts as the only institution he said is still standing straight.
Black Democrats Accuse Republicans of Using Redistricting to Create 'Jim Crow 2.0'
The dispute follows a Supreme Court ruling that struck down Louisiana's second Black-majority district and has triggered a wave of partisan map-drawing across Southern states.