Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Congress Faces April Deadline on FISA 702 Surveillance Authority as Privacy Debate Intensifies
The surveillance power expires April 20, with Trump administration pushing for clean extension while Democrats and civil libertarians demand warrant requirements.
EPA Proposes Weakening Coal Ash Disposal Rules, Potentially Affecting Groundwater Protection
The Trump administration plan would ease monitoring standards and allow exemptions from cleanup requirements that were strengthened under Biden.
Illegal Immigrant Teen Convicted of Groping Girls at Virginia High School; Trump Administration Launches Investigation Into District
Israel Christopher Flores-Ortiz, 18, was found guilty of nine counts of assault for groping multiple female peers at Fairfax High School; the school faces federal inquiry over its handling of reports.
Pentagon Denies Threatening Vatican During January Meeting With Holy See's Diplomat
Elbridge Colby met with Cardinal Christophe Pierre on Jan. 22; Vatican envoy called reports 'fabrications'
Trump Admin Inches Closer to Deporting Mahmoud Khalil
Immigration appeals board issues final order of removal for green card holder arrested after Columbia University protests
Trump Administration Recruits Gamers for Air Traffic Controller Positions
FAA launches campaign targeting gamers to address staffing shortfall, with salaries reaching $155,000 after three years
Some Trump-Supporting Business Owners Say Divided Government Would Benefit Economy
A segment of pro-Trump business owners argue that Democratic control of Congress would create policy certainty, despite opposing most Democratic priorities.
A New Theory of Trump: The 'Soft TACO'
Political analysts are examining a new framework describing former President Trump's approach to political negotiations and policy positioning.
Artemis II Crew Returns to Earth Carrying Moon Data After Historic Lunar Flyby
Orion spacecraft broke a 56-year distance record at 400,000 km; astronauts described 'all the good stuff' coming home with them
Dem Lawmaker Calls for TSA to Bring Back Shoes-Off Airport Security Policy
Sen. Tammy Duckworth says former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's decision to end the 19-year-old policy created a security vulnerability that violates federal law.