Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
New York Proposes Stricter Sports Betting Rules to Address Gambling Addiction
The proposed regulations mandate specific thresholds for identifying at-risk bettors and prohibit the use of AI to customize bonuses, following recent media investigations.
GOP Warns DSA-Aligned Candidates Could Reshape Democratic Party as 65 Advance to State Races
Republican State Leadership Committee memo identifies 65 DSA-backed candidates for November general election, citing potential long-term impact on congressional leadership.
Union Workers Protest D.C. Plan to Allow Commercial Robotaxis
The Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026 would initially permit 200 driverless vehicles by 2028, sparking fears of job displacement among local drivers.
DC Council Debates Robotaxi Legislation Amid Union Protests Over Job Displacement
The Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026 would allow commercial driverless rides by 2028, capped initially at 200 vehicles.
Former MN State Trooper Accuses Rep. Ilhan Omar of Silence Amid Twin Cities Gang Violence
GOP challenger John Nagel cites recent shootings in Eden Prairie and Bloomington to criticize Democratic leadership on crime enforcement.
Fort Hood Survivor Warns Against Turning Nidal Hasan Execution Into Spectacle
Survivor Alonzo Lunsford supports the death penalty but opposes the planned livestream, stating, 'We as a people, we're better than that.'
Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize as Trump Administration Sanctions ICC
The award honors her work on international justice amid heightened political pressure on global legal institutions.
Fetterman Votes With Democrats Nearly 90% of Time Despite Maverick Image
The Pennsylvania senator's voting alignment with the Democratic caucus remains high, though recent breaks on Israel and immigration have fueled speculation about a party switch.
Local Election Officials Detail Voting Machine Tests and Mail Ballot Safeguards Ahead of Midterms
County clerks in Utah, Georgia, and Colorado describe logic testing, signature verification, and security protocols amid federal policy shifts and public scrutiny.
Vance Questions Livestream of Firing Squad Execution; Trump Affirms Plan
The Vice President expressed uncertainty about the Pentagon's plan to broadcast the execution of Fort Hood attacker Nidal Hasan, while President Trump stated he 'absolutely' approved the livestream.