Policy & Law — Archive
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Kraft Debuts TSA-Friendly Ranch Kit for Travelers Amid Viral International Craze
The limited-edition kit includes a quart-sized compliant bag and bulk ranch packets, responding to videos of global soccer fans sampling the condiment that have accumulated millions of views.
Commentator Argues Trump's Corruption Is Without Parallel in US History
Will Marshall of the Progressive Policy Institute writes that the scale and brazenness of alleged ethical violations surpasses previous administrations.
Democrats Renew Calls for Ethics Rules Amid Scrutiny of Trump Business Ties
Progressive Policy Institute analysis argues current standards insufficient as Senate blocks $1.8B funding request linked to allies.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Orders New Oversight for Philadelphia DA's Conviction Integrity Unit
The 4-3 ruling requires state attorney general notification before granting relief in cases where District Attorney Krasner's office concedes convictions should be overturned.
Reflecting Pool Faces New Setback as Blue Paint Peels Away
The National Mall attraction, which recently underwent a $30 million restoration including a new liner, is experiencing visible deterioration just months after completion.
Jury Duty Scam Uses Fake Arrest Threats to Target Americans, FTC and FBI Warn
Federal agencies are alerting the public to criminals impersonating law enforcement officials who claim victims missed jury service and demand payment.
What's Closed on Juneteenth 2026
Mail delivery pauses, stock markets close and some state offices shut down as the federal holiday marking emancipation arrives.
Gov. Sanders Reveals Major Breakthrough on Education as Red State Positions Itself as Blueprint for Nation
Arkansas reports 7% proficiency increase across all subjects under 2023 LEARNS Act, with math and science gains exceeding 7 percentage points since 2024.
New Danish Study Links Early Illness and Parental Attention to Birth-Order Outcome Gaps
Researchers tracked 1.2 million people over four decades, finding that respiratory infections in infancy and unequal quality time explain roughly half the lifetime earnings gap between siblings.
Supreme Court's Narrow Gun Decision Kindles Divisions, More Questions
Justices were technically unanimous but split sharply over how far the ruling should extend and whether broader Second Amendment precedent needs revision.