Policy & Law — Archive
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EPA Will Propose Weakening Some Biden-Era PFAS Drinking Water Limits, Official Says
The agency plans to rescind limits on three rarer types of "forever chemicals" while keeping standards for the two most common variants but giving utilities until 2031 to comply.
Obama Tells Democrats To 'Talk Like Normal People' In Candid Assessment On Colbert Show
Former president's advice highlights ongoing debate over whether Democrats can connect with working-class voters on kitchen-table issues.
DeSantis Responds to Obama Criticism of DOJ Politicization, Citing Russia Investigation
The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two parties over federal law enforcement independence and past investigations into political opponents.
Kornacki: Trump-Endorsed Wins in Indiana Are 'Very Clear' Message to Defecting Republicans
NBC political analyst Steve Kornacki said Wednesday that Tuesday's primary results demonstrate the political cost for state legislators who opposed Trump's redistricting efforts.
Dozens of Passengers Left Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Without Contact Tracing After First Fatality
The MV Hondius outbreak has killed three people, with health authorities across multiple continents now working to track passengers who disembarked at St. Helena nearly two weeks after the first death.
Investigation Reveals Convicted Fraudster Running Ohio Medicaid Home Healthcare Business Receiving $100,000 in One Month
Analysis of newly released federal Medicaid data shows a Columbus woman with multiple theft convictions operating True Home Healthcare LLC through the government program.
Top Spanberger Ally Targeted in FBI Corruption Probe Has Long History of Controversy
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, central to redistricting and casino expansion debates, faces federal investigation into alleged corruption and illegal marijuana sales.
Romanian Socialists and Far Right Topple Government in Confidence Vote
Center-right Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's 10-month tenure ends as parliament votes to oust his government over budget deficit measures.
Ex-FBI Agents Say Grassley Played Improper Role in Their Firings
Two lawsuits allege the Senate Judiciary Committee chair's document releases contributed to terminations of agents who worked on Jack Smith's Jan. 6 investigation.
Campaign Staffers Tell NPR They Made Thousands Betting on Their Own Candidates
Multiple operatives describe using non-public polling data to profit on prediction markets, raising legal and ethical questions.