Policy & Law — Archive
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Sets Stage for 2028 Moon Landing
Four astronauts aboard Artemis II traveled farther from Earth than anyone in history, surpassing Apollo 13's 50-year record.
Pentagon Cancels Tuesday Press Briefing With Caine, Hegseth
The cancellation comes 12 hours before Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on power plants and bridges.
AI-Backed Super PAC Expands into Multiple GOP Primaries After Claiming Early Wins
Leading the Future, backed by OpenAI's Greg Brockman and venture capitalists Andreessen and Horowitz, pledges $1.5M in Georgia, Montana and Iowa races.
Trump's Favorite Florsheim Shoes: A $145 Oxford Drawing National Attention
The president's shoe preference has sparked discussion about presidential style, with Trump reportedly outfitting cabinet members and potential future leaders with the Wisconsin-based brand.
Lil Nas X Assault Case to Be Dismissed If He Completes Mental Health Programme
Grammy-winning rapper was arrested in August 2025 for allegedly attacking police officers while wandering nearly naked through Los Angeles streets.
Obama, Newsom Congratulate UCLA for Winning First NCAA Women's Basketball Championship
Former President Obama and California Gov. Gavin Newsom praised the Bruins after their 79-51 victory over South Carolina, while Sen. Tim Scott congratulated the Gamecocks on their 36-4 season.
Supreme Court Signals Reluctance to Strike Down Birthright Citizenship, Sparks Constitutional Amendment Debate
Chief Justice John Roberts' remarks during oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara suggest the conservative majority may uphold the 14th Amendment's citizenship guarantee, prompting discussions of a potential 28th Amendment.
Special Elections in Georgia, New Jersey Take Center Stage as House Majority Hangs in Balance
Four high-stakes April contests include a Georgia runoff to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's former seat, a New Jersey race, Virginia redistricting referendum, and Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
NHTSA Closes Investigation Into Tesla Smart Summon Feature
Agency opened investigation in January 2025 after reports of incidents; finds occurrences infrequent and not severe.
SNL Parodies Attorney General Pam Bondi's Firing in Cold Open Sketch
The Saturday night comedy show depicted Bondi's ouster as part of an NCAA Final Four postgame segment, drawing reactions from both sides of the political spectrum.