Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Student Loan Defaults Hit Record Highs After COVID-Tied Payment Pause Expires
About 9.5 million federal borrowers—roughly 1 in 5—are now more than nine months behind on payments, according to available data.
Arizona School District Faces Scrutiny Over Handling of Anti-ICE Student Walkout
Internal documents obtained by a conservative watchdog group show district staff coordinated with students planning the January protest while parents received no notification their children left campus.
Hawley Sends Criminal Referral Against Abortion Pill Distribution Network to DOJ
The Missouri Republican alleges Plan C operates as a referral hub shipping abortion drugs into states where they are restricted, urging a federal investigation.
RNC Sends Letter to DNC Offering Election Resources as Maine Democrats Seek Replacement Nominee
The Republican committee is offering lawyers, observers and resources to help with the contested Senate primary replacement process in a key battleground state.
Investigation Documents Cycle of Child Sexual Abuse Across Multiple Generations of Old Apostolic Lutheran Church Members
ProPublica and Minnesota Star Tribune interviewed 20 former members who reported being sexually abused, finding a pattern where victims sometimes became abusers.
FCC Internet Subsidies Flow to Nearly Empty Alaska Island Despite No Subscribers
Adak Island receives $340,000 annually per building for internet service that residents say they do not use, prompting scrutiny of federal broadband spending.
"Keep a Low Profile": State Department Warns Americans Overseas They Could Be Targeted
The worldwide caution alert, in place since February, follows Iranian strikes that killed two U.S. service members in Jordan and a credible threat against Aqaba's airport and seaport.
JD and Usha Vance Welcome First Vice Presidential Baby in Over 150 Years
Alec Neel Vance was born Sunday at Walter Reed Medical Center, marking the first newborn to a sitting vice president since 1870.
The Interview Exposing Academia's Cluelessness
A RealClearPolitics commentary argues that a recent media appearance revealed gaps between higher education and public understanding of economic realities.
Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup May Shift to 2035 Due to Calendar Conflicts
Ramadan, the Hajj pilgrimage, and the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics create scheduling constraints that could push the tournament into early 2035.