Policy & Law — Archive
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The Lesson Democrats Could Learn from MAGA
Politico video explores how progressive candidates might adapt populist strategies that resonated with working-class voters in Trump country.
El-Sayed Apologizes for Comments Made Responding to Attack on Michigan Synagogue
The Dearborn-area elected official faced criticism from Jewish organizations and political opponents after his initial response to the synagogue incident.
Dems Face Uphill Battle in Challenge to Georgia Congressional Map Under New SCOTUS Rules
The 11th Circuit vacated a lower court ruling and sent the case back for reconsideration under a stricter standard requiring plaintiffs prove intentional racial discrimination.
Political Campaigns Quietly Pay Influencers to Promote Candidates Amid Disclosure Gaps
A New York Times investigation found that both parties are using paid social media creators without federal requirements to disclose the arrangements.
Walmart Settles DOJ Opioid Crisis Lawsuit for $50 Million
The settlement resolves claims that Walmart pharmacies filled hundreds of thousands of illegal prescriptions for controlled substances over multiple years.
Democrats Sound Alarm on US-Venezuela Oil Deal: 'This Isn't a Win'
President Trump announced an agreement giving the U.S. majority control over more than 65 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, prompting swift backlash from Democratic lawmakers.
NYC-DSA Co-Chair Faces Questions About Family Background, Credentials as Working-Class Narrative Challenged
Records indicate Gustavo Gordillo's grandfather was a physician who immigrated in 1958, while his father founded an engineering firm generating approximately $90 million annually.
Catholic Nuns Challenge New York's Assisted Suicide Law in Federal Court
Several Catholic orders argue the state's mandate forces healthcare providers to counsel patients on ending their lives, violating religious freedom.
Electric Vehicles Are Flaming Out — Let's Make Internal Combustion Engines Great Again
A debate over EV safety concerns has intensified as critics point to battery fire incidents while supporters argue the technology continues to improve.
Reports Surface That Karoline Leavitt Was Invited to Appear on the View as FCC Reviews Show's News Status
CNN sources say while Leavitt was technically invited, she would not serve as guest host or in any official capacity; ABC has not confirmed the reports.