Policy & Law — Archive
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FDA Is Still Focused on Lettuce Supplier as Source of Parasite Despite Faulty Test Result
The agency reported 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclospora illness across five states in 2026, with Taco Bell seeing an 18.9% drop in foot traffic following the outbreak.
Student Loan Defaults Surge to 9.5 Million Borrowers as Pandemic Protections Expire
The number of defaulted borrowers has jumped from 5.3 million since June 2025, with Southern states and for-profit school attendees bearing the heaviest burden.
DOJ Seizes More Than 1,000 Domains in Anti-Piracy Operation During World Cup
The enforcement action, targeting illegal streaming sites during the monthlong tournament, also blocked nearly 2,000 additional domains and received more than 3,000 leads.
DSA Releases Policy Platform Calling for Abolishing Senate, Replacing Supreme Court
The 'Workers Deserve More' program was drafted by elected DSA representatives between April and June 2026 and approved by the organization's National Political Committee.
Nigel Farage's Great Gamble: Reform UK Leader Eyes Parliamentary Run After Years Outside Westminster
The Brexit architect and Trump ally has spent decades outside elected office; his latest bid could reshape Britain's right-wing political landscape.
Reporting Highlights Strain on Secret Service Protecting Vice President Vance
MS Now reporting details how off-the-record stops and motorcade disruptions are taxing the Vice-Presidential Protective Division, though some uses of Marine Two helicopters have defenders.
Rep. Tom Suozzi Advocated for Uyghur Rights While Trading Shares of Chinese Companies Under Scrutiny
The New York Democrat co-sponsored landmark Uyghur legislation while holding investments in NIO and Baidu, companies linked to supply chains and surveillance technology tied to Xinjiang.
Conservatives Had Concerns About Nolan's 'The Odyssey.' Now They're Praising It.
Christopher Nolan's epic generated $264.1 million worldwide opening weekend, the director's biggest debut ever, despite pre-release criticism from some conservatives over casting decisions.
Sunny Hostin Faces Backlash After Using Former Federal Prosecutor Status to Advocate for Arrested Son
The View co-host spoke with police by phone attempting to get her son's trespassing charge reduced, prompting debate about celebrity privilege in the legal system.
DOJ Sought Phone Records of Journalists and Relatives in Effort to Unmask Air Force One Sources
The subpoenas, part of an ongoing legal battle with The New York Times, included records of reporters' mothers, spouses, and extended back to January 2026.