Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Abortion Pill Mifepristone Stays Available by Mail as FDA Faces 6-Month Review Deadline
Federal judge denies Louisiana's request to block Biden-era mail-order policy but orders FDA to complete safety review within six months.
Artemis II Astronauts Make Long-Distance Call to Space Station on Way Home From Moon
The first moonship-to-spaceship radio linkup connected the lunar crew to ISS astronauts 230,000 miles apart, marking another milestone in NASA's Artemis program.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Court Black Voters at Sharpton's NAN Convention
Potential 2028 hopefuls will address the National Action Network convention in an early test of their appeal to Black voters, a key Democratic constituency.
DSA Poll Finds 53% of Democratic Voters Prefer Progressive Candidates Over Party Leadership
Gallup data shows 66% of Democrats view socialism favorably, marking a 24-point gap with capitalism views as progressive wing gains influence.
Democrats Build on Overperformance Streak in Wisconsin, Georgia Elections
Republican wins Georgia special election but Democrat overperforms in red district; liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race by 20 points.
Democrats Have Shut Down Key Parts of DHS, TSA Agents Working Without Pay
Tens of thousands of Transportation Security Administration officers continue working through what critics call a partial government shutdown, impacting air travel across the country.
JD Vance's Task Force Flags Nearly $6.3B in Government Contracts Going to Potentially Fraudulent Businesses
The anti-fraud task force is sending letters to nearly 400 businesses, giving them 30 days to prove their legitimacy as the Trump administration moves to cut wasteful spending.
Matthew Perry's Stepmother Asks Judge to Give 'Ketamine Queen' Maximum Sentence
Jasveen Sangha, a dual US-UK citizen, faces over 60 years in prison for distributing ketamine that killed the Friends actor.
Vice President JD Vance Backs Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Ahead of Sunday's Election
Vance's visit marks a rare instance of an American vice president taking an active role in a foreign election campaign, breaking with most politicians who avoid such involvement.
Alaska Man Reaches Plea Deal in Case Involving Threats to Torture Supreme Court Justices
Panos Anastasiou, 77, faced 26 charges including threats against a federal judge, stalking and possessing a firearm as a felon.