Policy & Law — Archive
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Does Congress Need Term Limits? Bipartisan Support Grows as Constitutional Hurdles Remain
Seventy-eight percent of Democrats and 83% of Republicans support congressional term limits, but changing the Constitution would be required to enact them.
Platner's Shadow, Other Takeaways From Maine Dems' Debate
The Democratic primary debate in Maine offered insights into the party's positioning ahead of the state's upcoming elections.
ICE Officer in Maine Shooting Had History of Mental Health Struggles, Family Says
David Brouillette shot and killed 25-year-old Colombian national Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on Monday; at least 10 people have died in encounters with immigration agents since Trump took office.
Coons: 'No Concrete Evidence' Foreign Actors Changed Election Results
The Delaware Democrat criticized President Trump's primetime address claiming Chinese interference in the 2020 election, saying no proof was presented.
Democrat Scrambles to Meet Angel Mom After She Tells Senators Families Have Been Ignored
Sen. Dick Durbin offered an immediate meeting with Jennifer Bos after she testified during Acting AG Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing that Angel Parents have been 'completely ignored' by lawmakers.
Taco Bell Removes Lettuce From Menu in US After Links to Explosive Diarrhea
The fast food chain says it is removing lettuce from its US restaurants following reports linking the ingredient to severe digestive issues.
Policy Watch: Childhood Savings Accounts Emerge as Bipartisan Discussion Point for Wealth Building
Proposals to seed accounts at birth with $1,000 or more are gaining traction in state legislatures and Congress, drawing both support and skepticism.
Paid Legal Expert Reverses Position on Syracuse Prosecutorial Misconduct Case After Earlier Public Comments
Bennett Gershman, who told reporters prosecutors 'manufactured' Anthony Broadwater's case, later filed a report for the defense saying no misconduct occurred.
Republican Campaigns See Immigration as Winning Issue for November Midterms
GOP candidates across the country are centering border security in their advertising strategies, betting that immigration remains a potent political flashpoint with voters.
Federal Panel Signals It Could Support Permanent Fencing Around White House Park Known for Protests
The proposal concerns Lafayette Square, the historic site of numerous First Amendment demonstrations near the executive mansion.