Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Congresswoman Maxine Dexter Argues Healthcare System Requires Federal Stabilization as National Infrastructure
The California Democrat cites Medicaid reductions and healthcare consolidation in calling for systematic federal investment to prevent systemic collapse.
UN Report Says Global Warming Will Exceed 1.5-Degree Threshold in Coming Years
The Paris Agreement target, once considered achievable through emissions cuts alone, now requires an 'overshoot' strategy that envisions temperatures peaking and then cooling back below the limit by century's end.
Former Tiger Woods Prosecutor Says Plea Deal Is Fair Resolution for Both Sides
Golfer pleaded no contest to reckless driving charge stemming from March arrest in Jupiter, Fla., avoiding trial while accepting accountability.
Fox News Abruptly Parts Ways With Scandal-Tarred Star Maria Bartiromo
The departure of the prominent business news anchor and conservative commentator follows a period of controversy surrounding her on-air conduct.
Under New President, Syrian Pipeline May Offer Alternative Route to Strait of Hormuz: Report
Proposals for overland energy corridors through Syria are gaining attention as nations seek to reduce reliance on critical maritime chokepoints.
Vice President Vance Headlines Opening of the Foundry School to Rebuild American Manufacturing
The State Department-backed training program aims to develop entrepreneurs, engineers and industrial workers as part of Trump administration's domestic production focus.
Missouri Candidate Charged With Attempting to Plant Cocaine on Political Rival
The charges represent an escalation of political competition into potential criminal conduct, according to law enforcement officials.
Elon Musk's America PAC Reports $800,000 in Initial Midterm Spending Targeting Vulnerable Republicans
The tech billionaire's political operation is expected to spend up to $200 million supporting Republican candidates in House and Senate races this cycle.
OpenAI Releases GPT-6 Astra After Declaring Model Crossed 'Critical' Cyber Threshold
The company says the new model is the first to meet its heightened cyber capability benchmarks, with broader rollout planned for paid users in coming days.
College Students Reportedly Paid $30 to Protest OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at G20 Summit
Organizers offered money and premade signs to UNC students attending the demonstration where Altman spoke with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.