Policy & Law — Archive
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Interior Department Officially Renames Lake Ontario To 'Lake America,' Prompting Map Updates From Google, Apple
The change stems from the GNIS database update ordered by the Trump administration amid ongoing U.S.-Canada trade tensions over tariffs.
Trade War With Canada Prompts Lake Ontario Rename as Google Maps Updates Official US Names Database
The Trump administration ordered the Department of Interior to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in official government databases, prompting map services to update their platforms and sparking debate over tech companies' role in implementing federal policy.
ICE Confirms Haitian Wright State Student Who Died by Suicide Entered U.S. Legally in 2024
Immigration authorities say the student, whose death on I-70 drew national attention amid political debate over Haitian migration, passed background checks upon arrival.
Hochul Defends Hijab-Wearing After Trump's Reported Reaction, Says She Will Not Apologize
The New York governor's response comes amid heightened political discourse around religious expression and cultural visibility in public office.
Vance Jokes About Rubbing Elbows With Former President at Ground Zero: 'Intense Intellectual Conversations'
The vice president will join three former presidents and two former first ladies at the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11 attacks.
EPA Proposal Could Limit Public Input on Data Center Pollution Permits
The plan would eliminate a federal requirement for states to notify communities and seek public comment before approving air pollution permits for data centers and other industrial facilities.
Musk Picks His First GOP Warriors as a 2026 Money Surge Takes Shape
America PAC spent just over $800,000 between Aug. 19 and Aug. 31, with nearly half going to the Texas Senate race.
Small Business Advocates File Lawsuit to Force Release of CDFI Funds Congress Already Approved
The lawsuit targets hundreds of millions in community development financial institution appropriations that the Trump administration has not yet distributed.
Vance's Mom Takes on El-Sayed: 'That Man's an Idiot'
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic Senate nominee, has been critical of Vance family; VP previously responded to criticism this week
Judge Questions Jurors in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial as Holdout Refuses to Apply Reasonable Doubt Standard
Massachusetts judge denied defense request to remove the lone holdout juror after 35 hours of deliberations in the triple-infanticide case that has ignited national debate over postpartum psychosis and criminal responsibility.