Policy & Law — Archive
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Kalshi Planning to Require Some Participants to Identify Employers
The prediction market is implementing a new scoring system tied to insider trading risk that will trigger employment verification for certain high-stakes contracts.
UFO Whistleblower Tells Congress Intelligence Agencies Hid Billions in Secret Spending
Former Pentagon official David Grusch alleges 'slush funds' operated outside congressional oversight as bipartisan group of lawmakers demands records from intelligence agencies.
World Skiing President Eliasch Faces Re-election Vote Amid Shiffrin, Odermatt Calls for Change
The incumbent FIS president, a billionaire Head sportswear owner, is fighting to keep his position against critics who say he has been too autocratic with finances.
San Francisco Immigration Court Closes as DOJ Relocates 100,000 Cases to Concord
The closure reduces San Francisco's immigration bench from 21 judges to two while the court's asylum approval rate historically exceeded twice the national average.
Slain Teen's Father Confronts Karmelo Anthony in Courtroom After 35-Year Sentence
Jeff Metcalf delivered a emotional victim impact statement, telling the convicted murderer he forgave him but could not forgive his actions.
Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Murder of Austin Metcalf
The jury deliberated for hours before reaching both the guilty verdict and sentencing decision in the first-degree murder case that drew national attention.
Maine Democrats Nominate Graham Platner for Senate Despite Nazi Tattoo Revelations, Alleged Predator Platform Account
The party nominee leads with 72% of the vote and will face incumbent Susan Collins in November after a primary marked by resurfaced social media posts.
Ocasio-Cortez Calls Platner Behavior 'Hard to Stomach,' Frames Maine Senate Race as Voter Choice
The New York Democrat acknowledged the Democratic candidate's controversies while arguing voters face a choice between his conduct and Collins's healthcare votes.
Michigan Is 'Ready' If Administration Sends Federal Agents to November Polls, Lieutenant Governor Says
Garlin Gilchrist II tells NBC's Meet the Press that Michigan has protocols in place as some states brace for potential federal election monitoring.
As 2028 Approaches, Democrats Face Questions About Messaging Strategy Beyond Anti-Trump Frame
The Hill's Fight for 2028 discussion will examine whether the party can develop a forward-looking agenda as potential candidates position themselves.