Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
FAA Mandates Flight Reductions at O'Hare Airport for Summer 2026 Season
The cap of 2,708 daily operations represents a 12 percent reduction from planned peak flights and applies across all weather conditions.
Hegseth Tells Congress Democrats, Some Republicans Are 'Biggest Adversary' in Iran War
The comment came during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget — the largest request in decades.
Supreme Court Voids Majority-Black Congressional District in Louisiana, Boosting Republican Chances
The 5-4 decision weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and could reshape congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
King Charles III Addresses Joint Session of Congress on America's 250th Anniversary
The British monarch becomes the first to address a joint session during his reign, marking a historic diplomatic moment between former revolutionary adversaries.
Conservatives Push Back on Studies Linking Right-Wing Ideology to Most Political Violence
Critics argue that widely cited data sets from the Prosecution Project and other organizations systematically undercount left-wing incidents while including tangential offenses.
Democrats Gain Trust Edge on Economy for First Time Since 2010, Fox News Poll Shows
The shift comes as President Trump's approval rating on the economy sits underwater by at least 24 points, according to Cook Political Report analysis.
Erika Kirk Calls WHCA Dinner Shooting 'Another Traumatic Example of the Evil in Our Country'
The widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, himself fatally shot last September at Utah Valley University, was in attendance when a suspect charged through security at the event where President Trump was present.
Former 'Dances With Wolves' Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Sentenced to 37 Years for Sexual Assault
The 49-year-old, who was also known as a medicine man among Indigenous tribes, was convicted of 13 charges involving three women, including one victim who was 14 when the abuse began.
FCC Orders Early ABC License Review Amid Conservative Pressure Over Kimmel Monologue
The regulatory action comes as the Trump administration and First Lady Melania Trump called for Jimmy Kimmel's firing following a White House Correspondents' Dinner joke.
King Charles Set for Historic Address to Congress in First US Visit as Monarch
The British monarch will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, marking only the second time a reigning British sovereign has spoken to American lawmakers.