Policy & Law — Archive
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DC Restaurant Owner Criticizes Nearby Weed Dispensaries Amid City's Complex Marijuana Laws
The policy tension between D.C.'s voter-approved legalization and congressional budget restrictions has created a quasi-legal dispensary landscape that business owners say disrupts neighborhoods.
D.C.'s Marijuana Laws Create Regulatory Quagmire for Businesses, Residents
With Congress blocking commercial sales while the city legalized possession, D.C. has navigated through 'gift economies' to medical registration workarounds.
eBay Rejects GameStop's $56 Billion Takeover Offer
The online marketplace called Ryan Cohen's bid 'neither credible or attractive,' marking a rare public dismissal of a major acquisition attempt.
House Democrats Face Slim Pickings in Redistricting Fight as Party Pivots to Affordability Message
Virginia Supreme Court ruling nullified four Democratic-leaning districts, prompting party leaders under Hakeem Jeffries to pursue litigation and campaign on kitchen-table issues instead.
West Virginia Holds State and Congressional Primaries Amid Governor Morrisey Push to Reshape Legislature
Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey is working to unseat several GOP incumbents, setting up a test of his influence two years into his term.
US in Closely Guarded Talks to Open New Military Bases in Greenland
Negotiations with Denmark focus on three potential base sites in the island's south, including a location at Narsarsuaq, as both sides work to resolve a diplomatic crisis sparked by President Trump's threats.
Tuesday's Primaries to Set Up Key Fall Matchups in Nebraska
Democrats clash over Nebraska's 2nd District seat as party seeks to flip a House district Trump won by 5 points in 2024.
Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing Set to Shape US-China Relations for Years
The two-day visit marks the first US presidential trip to China since 2017, with trade disputes, Taiwan tensions, and technology competition on the agenda.
From Nebraska to West Virginia to New Jersey: Primary Clashes Set Stage for Fierce Midterm Fight
Tuesday primaries in three states will determine matchups as Republicans defend razor-thin House and Senate majorities with less than six months until November elections.
Movement Primaries Affirm Trump’s Grip on GOP, but Key Tests Are Ahead
Three high-profile primary races in Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas will determine the strength of presidential endorsements heading into the midterm cycle.