Policy & Law — Archive
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Sen. Mark Kelly Says US Government Should Be More Proactive About AI Scams
The Arizona Democrat said on Meet the Press that federal agencies need stronger tools to combat artificial intelligence-enabled fraud targeting Americans.
Man Who Killed Minnesota Lawmaker Sentenced to Life in Prison After Pleading Guilty
Vance Boelter received two life sentences plus 40 years for the murders of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark; family members described lasting trauma at Thursday's hearing.
Madison Police Shoot, Kill Homeless Man With Knife, Prompting Protests
Corey Ruiz was shot Wednesday after police say he resisted arrest and injured an officer; none of the four officers wore body cameras.
Education Department Rescinds Disparate Impact Rule, a Key Tool Used to Assess School Discrimination
The move marks a significant shift in how the federal government evaluates discrimination claims against schools and universities.
Tuberville Says NYC Mayor Mamdani Will Do Something Stupid Enough to Send Him to Gitmo
The Alabama Republican senator's comments mark an escalation in GOP criticism of the New York City mayor over his immigration and sanctuary city policies.
Federal Officials Investigate Cyclospora Outbreak Affecting 72 People as FDA Seeks Source
The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses, marking a second concurrent foodborne investigation this month.
Secret Service Agent on JD Vance's Detail Under Investigation for Alleged Operational Security Leak
The agent, assigned to the Vice Presidential Protective Division, faces administrative and potential criminal inquiry over claims of compromising sensitive information.
Mamdani Faces Criticism for Delayed Response to Upper West Side Stabbings That Left Two Injured
Police have identified a suspect in custody, and officials say the attack drew condemnation from across the political spectrum while raising questions about the mayor's response time.
Smithsonian Pushed Social Action Training After Whiteness Chart Apology, Expert Testifies
Heritage Foundation DEI expert told House panel that taxpayer-funded museum continued pushing similar concepts for three years after publicly apologizing.
Trump's Cries of 'Communist' Follow Familiar Script
Analysis finds the president has repeatedly used Cold War-era terminology against political opponents, echoing patterns seen in previous administrations.