Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Unveils $22 Billion Housing Plan Targeting 400,000 Affordable Units Over Decade
The proposal includes a $40 per-hour minimum wage for construction workers and would represent the largest municipal housing investment in recent history.
Mamdani Faces Dual Protests as Moderate Muslims, Hardline Activists Criticize NYC Mayor
New York City's first Muslim mayor is under pressure from both sides — accused of Islamist extremism by moderate Muslim groups and insufficient Palestinian support by hardline activists.
Massachusetts Certifies First Statewide Ride-Hailing Union for Uber, Lyft Drivers
The App Drivers Union will represent nearly 70,000 drivers after state voters approved a 2024 ballot measure creating a first-in-the-nation framework for gig worker collective bargaining.
Multiple People Killed, Others Missing After Chemical Explosion at Washington Paper Mill
Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview evacuated as investigators determine extent of casualties from white liquor tank rupture.
Massie Files for 2028 But Unsure About Which Office to Seek
The Kentucky Republican, fresh off a primary loss to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, leaves the door open for a presidential bid.
Tulsi Gabbard Visits Fallen Soldier's Grave After Gold Star Wife's Viral Memorial Day Request
Director of National Intelligence honored Staff Sgt. Alan W. Shaw at Arlington National Cemetery in response to a social media appeal from his widow, Sharrell Anne Shaw.
Kennedy Faces Backlash From MAHA Allies Over Hantavirus Treatment Legal Shields
The HHS secretary extended PREP Act protections for favipiravir as a potential treatment, drawing criticism from anti-vaccine activists who say it undermines medical freedom principles.
CDC Reports Highest Tick Activity in Nearly a Decade Across Multiple U.S. Regions
Emergency department visits for tick bites reached 105 per 100,000 in April, the highest rate recorded since 2017, with the Midwest and Northeast most severely affected.
BP Board Removes Chairman Albert Manifold Over Conduct Issues Less Than a Year Into Tenure
The oil giant's board cited 'unacceptable' governance oversight and conduct problems while appointing Ian Tyler as interim leader during the leadership transition.
Thomas, Alito Say Supreme Court Obligated to Hear Florida's Commercial Driving Fight
Justices Thomas and Alito dissented as the court declined to take up a case challenging California and Washington's licensing practices for truck drivers.