Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Warner Bros $111 Billion Sale to Paramount Approved by US Justice Department
The DOJ clearance clears a major hurdle for the Skydance Media-led acquisition, though California's Attorney General has signaled potential legal challenges.
Pentagon Releases Third Batch of Declassified UFO Files, Shows Global Scope of Investigations
The 72 newly released documents span from the 1940s to present day and include materials from FBI, CIA, NASA, and Defense Department on unexplained aerial phenomena.
Ohio Progressive Group Raided by FBI, Accuses Trump's DOJ of Intimidation
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative says its voter registration efforts are being targeted as the Trump administration pursues voting-related investigations.
Cornyn Spars With Conservatives Online Over SAVE America Act
The Texas Republican senator said the voter ID bill lacks votes to pass, drawing sharp criticism from colleagues and Trump-aligned activists.
Storm Chaser Rescues Trapped Man as Tornadoes Strike Midwest
Multiple twisters reported across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin as severe weather system moves through the region
CBS News Under New Leadership Sparks Bias Debate as Veteran Journalists Depart
AllSides analysis finds no significant overall shift in coverage, but pro-Israel framing and structural changes have drawn scrutiny from commentators across the political spectrum.
Washington National Opera Sues Kennedy Center Over $17 Million in Disputed Donations
The 50-year partnership ended in January amid the Trump administration's takeover of the federally chartered venue; WNO says it has exhausted efforts to resolve the dispute.
Mamdani Announces $15 Million Trans Healthcare Investment at NYC Pride Event
The mayor described the two-year funding for gender-affirming care as a 'first step' toward a larger campaign promise of $65 million, though details on disbursement remain unclear.
California Accused of Blocking Federal Voter Roll Audit as DOJ Escalates Probe of Election Fraud Claims
The Justice Department is demanding full unredacted voter registration data from California's 23 million registered voters, including Social Security numbers and voting history.
America at 250: What the Nation's Milestone Anniversary Says About Its Current State
As the U.S. approaches its semiquincentennial, political leaders and analysts are debating what the founding means in 2026 and how past presidents shaped today's political landscape.