Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Supreme Court Ruling Opens New Chapter in Fight for Black Political Representation
The 6-3 conservative majority said states should not primarily rely on racial demographics when drawing congressional districts, a decision advocates call a setback decades in the making.
Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais Decision Bars Racial Gerrymandering
The 5-4 ruling marks a significant shift in voting rights jurisprudence, with justices split along ideological lines on the use of race in redistricting.
Democrat Says Party 'Absolutely' Willing to Trigger Another DHS Shutdown in September If Demands Aren't Met
The 75-day shutdown ended Thursday with ICE and CBP left out of the funding measure, as Republicans plan to use reconciliation to bypass Democratic demands.
Democrats Defend Redistricting Strategy, Blaming GOP for Triggering National 'Arms Race'
Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling on Louisiana's congressional map has reopened debate over how both parties approach drawing district lines ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Democrats Defend Redistricting Response as Counter to GOP Efforts Ahead of Midterms
Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling striking down Louisiana's majority-Black district has sparked new debate over political map-making strategies across multiple states.
Harley-Davidson Recalls Nearly 90,000 Motorcycles Over Oil Ejection Risk
The NHTSA-announced recall affects specific 2024-2026 touring and cruiser models with a blocked breather port that can cause pressurized oil to eject when dipstick is removed.
Liberal Donor Network Plans Tens of Millions in New Media Investment Following Conservative Podcast Success
Democracy Alliance, which has spent $2 billion since 2005 on electoral and media efforts, is shifting strategy after observing conservative gains through alternative platforms.
NYC Mayor Mamdani Allocates $500K for Reparations Discussions as City Faces $5.4B Budget Deficit
The funding will support community conversations on reparations and racial equity initiatives while the city grapples with a multi-billion dollar shortfall over two fiscal years.
Musk's 'Universal High Income' Proposal Draws Criticism From Tech Leaders, Economists
The Tesla and SpaceX founder's call for federal checks to offset AI-driven job losses has sparked debate over who would ultimately benefit from such a policy.
British Airways Updates Passenger Rules to Restrict Recording of Crew Members
The policy update targets filming airline staff without consent, placing such behavior alongside other disruptive conduct that can result in removal from flights or legal consequences.