Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Trump Lifts Pause on Asylum Processing for Migrants From Non High-Risk Countries
The policy change affects asylum-seekers from countries outside the expanded travel ban, representing a rare rollback of Trump immigration restrictions.
Trump's Disconnect in DHS Stalemate Fuels Republican Infighting
The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history has exposed deep divisions within the GOP as Republicans blame each other for the stalemate.
Delta Flight Returns to São Paulo After Engine Issue, Safe Landing Confirmed
Airbus A330-300 with 272 passengers and 14 crew landed safely after engine fire warning; airline re-accommodating travelers to Atlanta.
NASA Holds News Conference on Artemis II Launch as 2-Day Countdown Begins
The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday with four astronauts, marking humanity's first moon launch in 53 years.
Communists, Democrats Use #NoKings Rally to Call for May Day Strike
Organizers of the nationwide anti-Trump protests, including some Democratic groups, joined socialist and communist activists in calling for an economic shutdown on May 1.
FBI Director Pushes to Release Investigative Files on Rep. Eric Swalwell: Reports
Agents in California directed to gather and redact documents related to decade-old counterintelligence probe into suspected Chinese spy.
Jeffries Declines to Break With Indicted Democrat After Ethics Panel's Guilty Verdict
The House Ethics Committee found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 ethics violations, including money laundering and false campaign finance statements.
Most Believe Deeply in America's Founding Principles, Survey Finds
Poll shows strong support for founding ideals while many Americans feel nation is falling short of those principles.
No Kings Protests Draw Crowds, But Analysts Question Long-Term Political Impact
Comparative analysis examines Minneapolis activism model versus anti-Trump demonstration movement as electoral strategy.
Cori Bush Seeks Congressional Return Two Years After AIPAC-Funded Primary Loss
The former Missouri congresswoman faces Wesley Bell again in 2026, as Democratic divisions over Israel policy deepen.