Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Judge Blocks Subpoenas in Transgender Care Investigation at NYC Hospitals
The temporary restraining order bars the Trump administration from accessing patient records tied to an FDA probe into gender-affirming care drugs.
Supreme Court Ruling on Immigration Could Affect Due Process Rights for Green Card Holders
The decision, delivered during a term marked by high-profile immigration cases, involves standards for administrative removal proceedings.
Johnson Warns Communism Is 'On Our Own Shores' After Far-Left Candidates Win New York Primaries
Three DSA-backed candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani defeated Democratic incumbents in deep-blue districts, prompting Republican warnings about socialist influence ahead of November elections.
This Chatbot Wants to Be Your Newsfeed. Is It the Answer to Fake News?
NewsGuard AI, which rates news source reliability, launched as major tech companies test their chatbots on breaking news coverage.
ICE Fines Attorney $255,000 in First-of-Its-Kind Policy Targeting Fraudulent Asylum Claims
The Trump administration says the move targets attorneys who abuse the immigration system; critics argue it could discourage legitimate asylum seekers.
The Hill Plans Live Discussion on Supreme Court's Remaining Cases and Trump Agenda Impact
Legal affairs reporters Zach Schonfeld and Sophie Brams will analyze pending decisions that could affect the administration's policy priorities.
CDC Ends US Hantavirus Response After Final Quarantine Period Concludes
The rare Andes strain outbreak killed three people and infected passengers aboard a cruise ship in the North Atlantic, with 18 Americans quarantined in Nebraska before monitoring ended this week.
Postal Service Says Its Cash Crisis Is Delayed Until at Least 2031, But Problems Loom
The Postal Regulatory Commission has waived $15 billion in required retirement payments through fiscal year 2030, buying time for USPS to address its structural financial challenges.
Congress Weighs Response After Military Location Data Tracked Via Commercial Sources
Bipartisan lawmakers are pressing the Pentagon for action after U.S. Central Command confirmed adversaries can purchase troop location data from commercial marketers.
Georgia Lawmakers Delay Major Voting System Change Until 2028
The Republican-led Legislature voted 36-16 to push back a July 1 deadline for eliminating QR code voting, citing implementation costs that could reach $300 million.