Policy & Law — Archive
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FIFA Reverses Decision on 2026 World Cup Hosting Arrangement, Sparking Political Reactions
The international soccer governing body reversed a contested policy regarding the United States-hosted tournament amid bipartisan debate over sports governance.
Trump Administration Moves To Restore American Worker's Agency With Focus on Wage Enforcement
The administration says the plan would strengthen worker protections, while critics argue it could expand federal overreach into labor markets.
New ICE Facility Near Louisiana Airport Could Expedite Family Deportations
The 528-bed staging area would sit adjacent to the nation's largest deportation hub, which handled over 4,400 immigration flights in 2025.
NAACP Spending More on Midterms Than Any Other Election in Its History
The civil rights organization is ramping up investment after the Supreme Court limited the Voting Rights Act's protections against racial vote dilution.
New York Resident Sues ICE on Free Speech Grounds Over Critical Email to Former Agency Head
The lawsuit, filed in federal court, challenges whether the government can restrict private criticism directed at agency officials.
Trump Said He Didn't Know What a Red Card Was — But FIFA's Infantino Explained It to Him in 2018
During an Oval Office visit after the U.S. secured co-hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup, Infantino demonstrated soccer's disciplinary system with actual cards.
Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegation, Says He Will Assess 'Best Path Forward'
The Maine Senate candidate's denial comes as the allegation surfaces amid an already competitive race for the seat.
Prosecutors Argue Evidence Sufficient for Tyler Robinson to Stand Trial in Charlie Kirk Killing
Utah prosecutors present first witness testimony at five-day preliminary hearing as victim's family and Donald Trump Jr. observe.
Graham Platner Says He Is 'Taking the Time to Reflect' on His Senate Candidacy After Allegation Report
The Maine Democratic Senate nominee denied an allegation that he forced a woman to have sex with him, saying in a video statement he is weighing his path forward.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's Essence Cover Sparks Ethics Debate Over Judicial Publicity
The Supreme Court justice appears on the magazine's July issue as critics argue her public profile blurs lines between judiciary and celebrity.