Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Congress Weighs Bill to Defer Phantom Capital Gains Tax on Mutual Funds
The GROWTH Act has bipartisan support from 33 Republicans and 33 Democrats, seeking to change when investors pay tax on fund distributions.
2025 Was One of Most Volatile Years Ever for U.S. Naturalizations
USCIS data shows citizenship applications and approvals fluctuated dramatically throughout the year, with approvals dropping from record highs to near historic lows.
Congress Returns to Washington With Lengthy To-Do List
Lawmakers come back from two-week recess facing multiple legislative priorities as the session progresses.
Forty Years After Batson, Racial Bias in Jury Selection Persists
The Supreme Court's upcoming decision in Pitchford v. Cain tests whether the landmark 1986 ruling against discriminatory jury strikes is still being enforced.
Once Inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar Unseats Him in Landmark Election
The opposition leader who previously served as justice minister under Orban's government has defeated the long-serving Hungarian prime minister in what analysts are calling a historic shift.
Orbán Concedes Defeat, Tisza Party Wins Hungarian Elections
With more than 80% of votes counted, opposition Tisza Party secures 137 seats in the 199-seat National Assembly, ending Fidesz's parliamentary majority.
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman Takes Mission's Zero-Gravity Indicator After Splashdown
The plushie 'Rise,' designed by an 8-year-old and carrying 5 million names, became a symbol of the historic lunar mission that traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history.
Teen With 73 Food Sensitivities Promotes MAHA Movement, Sparking Policy Debate
An 18-year-old's journey from chronic inflammation to advocacy for whole foods has drawn both support and scrutiny from public health experts.
AI Systems Show Ideological Bias, Lean Center-Left, New Report Finds
America First Policy Institute study of leading chatbots finds consistent patterns across industry, raising transparency concerns
Mortgage Delinquency Rises as Homeowners Seek Financial Relief Options
FHA loans account for over 80% of the increase in severely delinquent mortgages, though rates remain below pre-pandemic levels.