Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Kentucky's Largest Rehab Center Under FBI Investigation for Alleged Medicaid Fraud
Addiction Recovery Care billed state $1.7 billion over five years; federal prosecutors and former employees allege billing fraud scheme.
This Is What a World Superpower Looks Like
Analysis: The characteristics that define global superpower status in the 21st century remain contested as economic, military, and diplomatic indicators shift.
Van Hollen Says Trump's Iran 'Genocide' Post Shows Republican Party Is 'Bankrupt'
Maryland senator criticized fellow Republicans for remaining silent after Trump's Truth Social threat that Iranian 'civilization will die.'
Abortion Pill Mifepristone Stays Available by Mail as FDA Faces 6-Month Review Deadline
Federal judge denies Louisiana's request to block Biden-era mail-order policy but orders FDA to complete safety review within six months.
Artemis II Astronauts Make Long-Distance Call to Space Station on Way Home From Moon
The first moonship-to-spaceship radio linkup connected the lunar crew to ISS astronauts 230,000 miles apart, marking another milestone in NASA's Artemis program.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Court Black Voters at Sharpton's NAN Convention
Potential 2028 hopefuls will address the National Action Network convention in an early test of their appeal to Black voters, a key Democratic constituency.
DSA Poll Finds 53% of Democratic Voters Prefer Progressive Candidates Over Party Leadership
Gallup data shows 66% of Democrats view socialism favorably, marking a 24-point gap with capitalism views as progressive wing gains influence.
Democrats Build on Overperformance Streak in Wisconsin, Georgia Elections
Republican wins Georgia special election but Democrat overperforms in red district; liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race by 20 points.
Democrats Have Shut Down Key Parts of DHS, TSA Agents Working Without Pay
Tens of thousands of Transportation Security Administration officers continue working through what critics call a partial government shutdown, impacting air travel across the country.
Matthew Perry's Stepmother Asks Judge to Give 'Ketamine Queen' Maximum Sentence
Jasveen Sangha, a dual US-UK citizen, faces over 60 years in prison for distributing ketamine that killed the Friends actor.