Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance Warns AI Models Could Launch Crippling Cyberattacks in Months
The joint statement from the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand marks the first coordinated international warning that AI-enabled cyber threats are imminent rather than years away.
Debate Over Patriotic Music Resurfaces as Concert Politics Take Center Stage
Commentators are using a recent high-profile concert to revisit longstanding debates about what constitutes authentic American patriotism in song.
Niger Becomes Third Country to Leave International Criminal Court
The west African nation submitted withdrawal letter to the UN, accusing the court of selective justice as regional military juntas shift toward new alliances.
Supreme Court Issues Five Opinions Before Summer Recess, Including Key Religious Rights Ruling
Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote for a 6-3 majority in a case involving a Rastafarian who sued after being forced to shave his head; New York, Maryland and Utah hold primaries.
Karmelo Anthony's Family Assembles New Legal Team for Appeal After 35-Year Murder Conviction
The team includes prominent civil rights attorneys Lee Merritt, Texas NAACP President Gary Bledsoe, and Brooke Cluse of Ben Crump Law.
Sanders's Progressive Agenda Gains Ground in Democratic Party as Polls Show Shift on Socialism
A September 2025 Gallup poll found 66 percent of Democrats view socialism favorably compared to 42 percent for capitalism, reflecting a ideological realignment within the party.
When Falling Housing Prices Are Good News — and When They're Not
Denver renters celebrate declining costs while economists debate whether the market correction signals healthy adjustment or economic distress.
K-Shaped Economy Is Still 'Firmly Intact,' Moody's Economist Says
Top 20% by income account for nearly 60% of outlays while bottom 80% fall short of inflation, according to Moody's Analytics analysis.
Lower Merion School Board Votes to Scrap Device Policy Amid Parental Concerns Over Technology Use
The affluent Philadelphia suburb's decision eliminates an opt-out clause for digital devices, with over 600 residents petitioning to preserve parental choice.
School Choice Programs Represent Small Share of State Education Spending, Data Shows
Arizona's program — the nation's largest per capita — spent just over 1 percent of total state spending while educating 7.6 percent of students.