Policy & Law — Archive
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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.
Ocasio-Cortez Weighs 2028 Presidential or Senate Run as Schumer's Future Remains Unclear
The progressive congresswoman's recent comments and upstate New York tour fuel speculation of a potential primary challenge against the Senate leader.
SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit in First Successful Full Flight, Deploys 26 Satellites
The 14th test flight overcame an engine shutdown to achieve orbital insertion and deploy the first operational Starlink V3 satellites from Starbase.
GOP Chairs Summon ActBlue Attorney Machen Over Foreign Cash Allegations
House committee leaders cite contradictions in prior testimony regarding donor verification and passport checks ahead of a closed-door interview.
AI Giants and Labor Unions Form Alliance to Address Data Center Regulations
The unprecedented coalition seeks to shape federal policy on energy consumption and labor standards for the expanding AI infrastructure.
Migrant Caravan From Honduras Heads Toward US Border
A new group of migrants has departed from northern Honduras, prompting renewed debate over asylum processing timelines and border security measures.
Commentary: Data Centers Aren't the Only Threat to Farmland
While AI infrastructure drives land acquisition, solar projects and urban sprawl also contribute to the loss of agricultural acreage across the US.
Hoyer Cites 117th Congress Legislation as Blueprint for Affordability
The outgoing Maryland Democrat argues that the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act provide a proven model for current economic policy.
Critics Question Philadelphia DA Krasner’s Handling of Essie Mae Thomas Case
Opposition figures argue that the District Attorney's office has failed to pursue accountability in the homicide, citing a pattern of low conviction rates in violent crime.
Schumer Seeks to Block Husted Data Center Bill as Dem Caucus Divides
Senate Democratic Leader opposes Ohio Republican's taxpayer protection measure after House Democrats voted overwhelmingly for the proposal.