Policy & Law — Archive
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Britannia No Longer Rules the Waves, but It Can Still Be a Credible Power
Starmer's government commits to 3.5 percent defense spending increase as Strategic Defense Review reveals stretched military capabilities.
House Ethics Panel Conducted 20 Sexual Misconduct Investigations Since 2017
Committee releases list of 28 publicly-disclosed matters involving alleged misconduct by House members since 1976, including recent cases against Swalwell and Gonzales.
Father Kills 8 Children in Shreveport Mass Shooting, Police Say
Suspect Shamar Elkins fatally wounded by officers after allegedly shooting his seven children and an eighth child, plus two women believed to be his wife and girlfriend.
Jackson Solo Dissent Opposes Supreme Court Reversal in Fourth Amendment Case
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the lone justice to defend the D.C. Appeals Court after the Supreme Court's 8-2 ruling approving a police traffic stop.
Who'll Be Left to Pay the Bills After Mamdani 'Eats the Rich'?
New York City taxpayers question fiscal impact of new tax policies as budget analysts warn of potential shortfalls.
Gallego, Seen as Democratic Model, Faces New Scrutiny Over Swalwell Connection and Ethics Questions
Arizona senator's growing national profile faces tests as Republicans push ethics inquiries and Democrats question his judgment after Swalwell scandal.
Viktor Orbán Built a 'Propaganda Machine.' Hungary's Next Leader Must Dismantle It
State media depicted opposition candidate Péter Magyar as a threat to peace, with critics saying voters in rural eastern Hungary were fed lies about conscription and economic collapse.
Murphy Tells US, World Progressives to Take 'Lessons' From Hungary Elections
Connecticut senator told Barcelona conference that Hungary's opposition victory offers roadmap for defending democracy against right-wing populism globally.
Obama, Mamdani Sing 'Wheels on the Bus' With Bronx Kids During First Joint Appearance
The former president met the self-proclaimed socialist mayor at a Bronx childcare center as Mamdani marks his first 100 days in office.
Police Investigating Arson Attacks at Jewish Sites in London
Counterterror officers probe fires at synagogues as group with suspected Iran ties claims responsibility, drawing condemnation from UK's chief rabbi and prime minister.