Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
ICE to End Shortened Training Programs After Bipartisan Criticism, Reports Say
The agency will revert to 72 days of training at its Georgia facility after completing a hiring surge that doubled immigration officer ranks to 22,000.
Internet Erupts After CA Dem on Debate Stage Says Illegal Immigrants Are Key Driver of State Growth
Katie Porter's comment at the California gubernatorial debate drew sharp criticism from Republicans who accused her of acknowledging what they describe as Democrats' reliance on illegal immigration for political gain.
North Korea Revises Constitution to Define Territory, Drop Unification Language
The amendment marks a formal break from decades of pursuing reunification with South Korea and codifies Pyongyang's 'two hostile states' framework.
Dave Chappelle Tells Michelle Obama: 'It's Insufferable What's Happening Right Now'
The comedian appeared on the former first lady's podcast IMO, discussing the overwhelming nature of current events and finding hope in community connection.
Meta Sued by Publishers, Scott Turow Over Alleged Use of Copyrighted Works to Train AI
Class-action lawsuit accuses Meta and Mark Zuckerberg of using millions of pirated books and journal articles to train Llama AI model without permission or compensation.
Former Obama-Era U.S. Attorney Defends Comey Indictment as Premature Dismissal, Drawing Mixed Legal Reaction
Fishwick argues DOJ would not have brought charges without meeting legal thresholds, while First Amendment advocates and some legal scholars question the case's viability.
Republicans Unveil Proposed Congressional Map That Would Eliminate Tennessee's Only Democratic District
The proposal would split the Memphis metro area into three separate districts represented entirely by Republicans ahead of the state's August primary.
Food Stamp Work Rules Don't Increase Employment, Researchers Say
Multiple peer-reviewed studies find no significant employment gains from stricter SNAP requirements, though policy debates continue.
Trump DOJ Releases 200-Page Report on Biden Administration Religious Liberty Policies
The report details alleged anti-Christian bias in federal enforcement, though critics question its methodology and political timing.
CNN Founder Ted Turner, a Brash and Outspoken Television Pioneer, Dies at Age 87
The Atlanta media mogul transformed news with CNN in 1980, built a global conglomerate from his father's billboard company, and donated $1 billion to United Nations charities.