Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
No Man Is an Island — Trump Is Learning That Lesson the Hard Way
Critics say U.S. foreign policy faces mounting challenges from a coordinated authoritarian axis as resources are stretched across multiple theaters.
Pentagon Urges Congress to Codify Department of War Name Change, Estimates $52 Million Cost
The request would require approximately 7,600 changes to federal law and has drawn criticism from some Democrats over spending priorities.
Republicans' Go-It-Alone Strategy Keeps Hitting Walls, Jeopardizing Must-Pass Bills
Speaker Johnson faces resistance from conservatives and Democrats alike as three major pieces of legislation face uncertain floor votes this week.
Conservatives Accuse Media of Double Standard in Covering Political Violence After Latest Trump Assassination Attempt
The third assassination attempt on President Trump's life by an alleged left-wing extremist has renewed debate over how news organizations cover political violence from different ideological corners.
Commentators Renew Calls for Honest Dialogue on Political Violence as Polarization Persists
Op-ed piece argues both sides must acknowledge politically-motivated incidents, prompting debate over framing and accountability.
Hegseth Tells Congress Democrats, Some Republicans Are 'Biggest Adversary' in Iran War
The comment came during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget — the largest request in decades.
Supreme Court Voids Majority-Black Congressional District in Louisiana, Boosting Republican Chances
The 5-4 decision weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and could reshape congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
King Charles III Addresses Joint Session of Congress on America's 250th Anniversary
The British monarch becomes the first to address a joint session during his reign, marking a historic diplomatic moment between former revolutionary adversaries.
Conservatives Push Back on Studies Linking Right-Wing Ideology to Most Political Violence
Critics argue that widely cited data sets from the Prosecution Project and other organizations systematically undercount left-wing incidents while including tangential offenses.
Democrats Gain Trust Edge on Economy for First Time Since 2010, Fox News Poll Shows
The shift comes as President Trump's approval rating on the economy sits underwater by at least 24 points, according to Cook Political Report analysis.