Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Spanberger Breaks Silence on Sanctuary Claims as ICE Clashes Heat Up
Virginia governor defends decision to end 287(g) cooperation agreement with DHS, pushes back on sanctuary state label and low poll numbers.
Spanberger Criticized for Taking Credit for Billions in Investments Secured Under GOP Predecessor
Virginia governor signed legislation authorizing $7.1 billion in corporate investments that were negotiated and announced during former Governor Glenn Youngkin's administration.
States Struggle to Meet Clean Energy Goals as Data Center Demand Surges
Nevada's largest utility says it will need three times the electricity required to power Las Vegas just for proposed data centers, potentially threatening state renewable targets.
Teen Birth Rates Hit Another Historical Low in 2025, CDC Says
The teen birth rate fell by 7% last year, continuing a decades-long decline that has seen the rate drop more than 75% since its peak in 1991.
The Start of a New and Uncertain Phase
Political observers describe the current moment as a turning point with unclear outcomes for both parties.
Kentucky's Largest Rehab Center Under FBI Investigation for Alleged Medicaid Fraud
Addiction Recovery Care billed state $1.7 billion over five years; federal prosecutors and former employees allege billing fraud scheme.
This Is What a World Superpower Looks Like
Analysis: The characteristics that define global superpower status in the 21st century remain contested as economic, military, and diplomatic indicators shift.
Van Hollen Says Trump's Iran 'Genocide' Post Shows Republican Party Is 'Bankrupt'
Maryland senator criticized fellow Republicans for remaining silent after Trump's Truth Social threat that Iranian 'civilization will die.'
Abortion Pill Mifepristone Stays Available by Mail as FDA Faces 6-Month Review Deadline
Federal judge denies Louisiana's request to block Biden-era mail-order policy but orders FDA to complete safety review within six months.
Artemis II Astronauts Make Long-Distance Call to Space Station on Way Home From Moon
The first moonship-to-spaceship radio linkup connected the lunar crew to ISS astronauts 230,000 miles apart, marking another milestone in NASA's Artemis program.