Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Financial Exploitation Prevention Act Advances to Senate After House Passes It 414-2
The bipartisan bill would allow investment companies to temporarily pause fund withdrawals when they suspect fraud targeting seniors or adults with disabilities, amid reported losses of $2.4 billion in 2024.
Belgium's Beltway Fans Celebrate World Cup Rout as Political Controversy Lingers in Brussels
While Belgian supporters in Washington have moved on from the Balogun suspension saga, 72 members of the European Parliament are calling for an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
SC Republican Calls on National Guard to End Suspensions of 8 Beach-Buzzing Apache Pilots
Rep. Russell Fry joins chorus of voices questioning the military review process following Fourth of July flyover incident over Myrtle Beach.
The Insight: How Bias and Hypocrisy Skew Sexual Assault Cases in Politics
Graham Platner dropped his Maine Senate bid after sexual assault allegations surfaced weeks before the primary, raising questions about how partisanship shapes voter responses to such accusations.
DHS Reveals New Details After Mexican Immigrant Killed During ICE Vehicle Stop in Texas
Federal agents were searching for two Guatemalan nationals when they initiated the stop that resulted in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death, according to DHS.
Bipartisan REPAIR Act Seeks to Expand Consumer Access to Vehicle Service Data
The legislation would require automakers to share diagnostic tools and repair information with independent shops, matching access currently available only to dealerships.
Dutch Deputy Leader Condemns Moroccan Football Fans After Riots Sweep Netherlands
Deputy PM Yeşilgöz called fans 'madmen' while far-right leader Wilders accused the governing coalition of letting 'scum' into the country.
Senate Bipartisan Task Force Continues Work on Antisemitism Legislation as Concerns Persist
The task force, formed after the 2018 Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, has advanced measures on Holocaust education, security for religious institutions, and online hate.
Senate Task Force Advances Jewish American Security Act Amid Rising Antisemitic Incidents
The bipartisan panel, formed after the 2018 Tree of Life shooting, has previously passed legislation on Holocaust education and protecting houses of worship.
Hegseth Intervenes After Apache Pilots Suspended for July 4th Flyover
The eight South Carolina National Guard pilots were reinstated within hours after Secretary of War's social media post, ending a temporary suspension tied to flight safety review.