Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Meta Agrees to $16.7 Billion Settlement Over Allegations Platform Design Harmed Children
The settlement, which Meta says requires industry-wide cooperation to be effective, marks one of the largest corporate penalties in U.S. history.
Trial Date Set for Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The military commission at Guantanamo Bay will proceed with proceedings more than two decades after the September 11 attacks.
NASA Administrator Suggests Putting Data Centers in Space Amid Ground Facility Controversy
Jared Isaacman proposed orbiting U.S. computing infrastructure to leverage solar power, addressing concerns about land use and energy consumption of terrestrial AI facilities.
Flock Safety Contract Cancellations Spread Cities Cite Data Privacy Concerns
The Phoenix suburb of Tempe terminated an $80,000 contract and said it would turn off all Flock cameras, joining a growing list of jurisdictions reviewing the company's automated license plate readers.
Dingell Frustrated by Media Focus on Hasan Piker in Michigan Senate Race
The Michigan Democrat said coverage should center on policy choices voters face, not commentary from political streamers.
Maine Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Seeks ICE Presence at Polling Sites During Elections
Bobby Charles says he would request White House border czar Tom Homan deploy federal officers to polling locations in the state.
Bill Gates: AI Will Either Be 'Greatest Equalizer' or 'Worst Source of Injustice'
Microsoft co-founder calls for urgent societal preparation as artificial intelligence reshapes education, healthcare, and economic opportunity.
Sen. John Fetterman Surges With Pennsylvania Republicans, Drawing Party Switch Speculation
The poll shows 73% of Keystone State Republicans view the first-term Democrat favorably while his approval among fellow Democrats has plummeted to 22%.
Secret Service Officials Placed on Leave in Inquiry Over Potential Misconduct
The inquiry marks a significant internal review of the agency tasked with protecting the president and other senior officials.
Minor League Baseball Coach Released From ICE Custody on Bond
Oswaldo Pirela, a coach in the San Diego Padres organization, was released Monday after being detained by immigration authorities last week.