Policy & Law — Archive
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Former American Idol Contestant and Ohio Pastor Found Guilty of Murdering Wife
Caleb Flynn faces life without parole after a jury convicted him of fatally shooting Ashley Flynn, citing digital evidence and text messages as key factors.
Sen. Schmitt Introduces Bill Defining Sex-Affirming Care as Non-Abusive
The Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act would prohibit federal funding for agencies that label parental refusal of gender transition as abuse or neglect.
California Recognizes Eid Holidays in State Law, Allowing Employee Leave and School Closings
Gov. Newsom signed AB 2017, making California the second state to formally recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, sparking debate over religious curriculum.
GOP Outspends Democrats by 40% Nationwide, Threatening Predicted Blue Wave
AdImpact data shows Republicans spending $1.63 billion vs. Democrats' $1.19 billion, with New Hampshire Senate race highlighted as a potential vulnerability.
Former Rep. Wild Criticizes Crockett for Excluding Senate Nominee From PAC Endorsements
Rep. Susan Wild called Rep. Jasmine Crockett's decision to omit James Talarico from her PAC's list 'narcissistic,' while Crockett cited the PAC's focus on local races.
Navy Awards Boeing $20 Billion Contract for Sixth-Generation F/A-XX Fighter
The Department of War selected Boeing to develop the F/A-XX, which will augment and eventually replace legacy Super Hornets starting in the 2030s.
OpenAI Unveils AI Assistant Dots While Safety Worries Delay New Model
CEO Sam Altman introduces proactive AI agents at developer day, as internal testing issues postpone the launch of OpenAI's latest large language model.
Nvidia Increases Stock Buyback Plan by $150 Billion to Set New Record
The semiconductor giant's board authorized a total repurchase capacity of $235 billion, surpassing Apple's previous $110 billion program.
FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey Resigns After Year in Role
Bailey cited family reasons for his departure, ending a brief tenure marked by internal restructuring and leadership changes under Director Kash Patel.
Andrew Bailey, Who Joined FBI in Unusual 'Co-Deputy' Position, to Leave Bureau
Bailey’s departure follows a tenure marked by internal friction and structural changes to FBI leadership roles under the current administration.