Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Hegseth to Announce 20% Cut to General and Flag Officer Ranks in State of the Force Address
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will direct military services to double previous reductions, aiming for a 20% decrease in senior leadership positions by January 2027.
Republican Attorneys General Sue Blue States Over Abortion Pill Shield Laws
Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas allege New York, California, and Massachusetts laws block prosecution of out-of-state abortion pill providers.
Senate Democrats Block Bipartisan Data Center Electricity Bill After House Passage
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer halted the Ratepayer Protection Act, calling it a 'toothless' political stunt, despite support from four Democratic senators.
California State Response to Raw Milk Outbreak Draws Scrutiny After Two Children Hospitalized
Regulators found unlicensed sales and continued marketing despite known illnesses, yet enforcement actions remained limited.
Seattle Set to Adopt $22.14 Minimum Wage Amid Business Closures and Job Declines
The 2027 wage hike will make Seattle the highest in the nation as metro job postings drop 35% and downtown office vacancy hits 35.6%.
Maine Dem Senate Candidate’s 'Working Class' Image Challenged by Viral Ad Criticism
A campaign video featuring candidate Troy Jackson drinking boba tea drew mockery from both Democratic and Republican commentators, while polls show Sen. Susan Collins leading by 3 points.
HHS Report Links Gender-Affirming Care to Left-Wing Authoritarianism Without Peer Review
The unreviewed study by HHS and Manhattan Institute researchers faces criticism for methodological flaws and lack of data transparency.
Ossoff Directs Campaign Funds to Georgia Democratic Party Ahead of Election
The senator has transferred $3.6 million to the state party’s coordinated campaign, which has opened 30 field offices and hired over 100 staff.
Ossoff Hosts Fundraisers to Boost Georgia Democrats Ahead of November Elections
The senator has transferred $3.6 million to the state party as Democrats aim to flip the governor’s mansion and improve legislative margins.
Fitzpatrick Ads Cite Patch Headlines Written by Campaign Associate
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s campaign uses articles from a volunteer-run local news site authored by a man with financial ties to his office.