Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
DHS Secretary Mullin Sets 2027 Target for Coast-to-Coast Border Wall Completion
Primary barrier from Pacific to Gulf of America targeted for next year, with secondary reinforcement wall due by summer 2028 amid ongoing debate over effectiveness.
Democratic Senator Says She Was 'Almost Brought To Tears' During Congressional Testimony on Medicaid Fraud Findings
The testimony before a Republican-led House task force included allegations that 100% of suspected fraud companies were foreign-owned, prompting partisan tension.
House Advances Ukraine Aid Package in Rare Defiance of Speaker Johnson
The $1 billion+ security measure passes procedural vote 218-204 with seven Republicans crossing party lines; faces uncertain Senate fate and likely Trump veto.
Minnesota GOP Faces Backlash After Moment of Silence for Derek Chauvin at Convention
Attorneys for George Floyd's family demand retraction and apology after state Republicans honor former officer convicted of murder.
Spencer Pratt's Surge in Los Angeles Mayor's Race Draws Warning From Democrats, Support From Republicans
Reality TV star holds second place with 30.4 percent of vote in all-party primary, likely to face incumbent Karen Bass in runoff.
Graham Platner's Cocaine Brag Resurfaces as Unearthed Posts Reveal Blunt Admission
The Maine Democratic Senate nominee wrote in 2020 Reddit posts that he did drugs while on military leave, saying 'no regrets.' The Marine Corps prohibits illicit drug use.
Federal Judge Orders Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center, Says Only Congress Can Rename It
Judge Christopher Cooper's ruling on May 29 found the Kennedy Center board exceeded its legal authority by voting to add Trump's name without congressional approval.
Wildfire Survivors Turn to Costly Safety Tech as Blazes Worsen Across Western US
New companies are selling bunkers, hydraulic homes, and fire-resistant wraps for tens of thousands of dollars, raising questions about who can afford protection as wildfire risk grows.
ICE Officers Arrest Sudanese Refugee With Attempted Murder Conviction After Years in U.S. Despite Deportation Order
Gabriel Maror Ayuel, who arrived as a refugee in 1995 and was convicted of first-degree attempted murder in Tennessee in 2003, was taken into custody May 5 after ICE investigators tracked him to a Nashville apartment.
Henry Nowak Murder Renews Scrutiny Over Two-Tier Policing Practices
The 18-year-old student died after police prioritized a stabbing suspect's racism allegation over his cries for help, sparking debate about how race-related claims affect law enforcement responses.