Policy & Law — Archive
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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.
English Fans' Drinking Gives Starmer-Burnham Transition a Headache
The outgoing prime minister and his successor disagree on whether to lift the ban on alcohol consumption in soccer stadium stands, complicating next month's power handoff.
Starmer, Burnham Divided on Alcohol Rules at Soccer Matches as England Advances in World Cup
The outgoing prime minister cited police advice against relaxing drinking restrictions; his successor suggested the current ban may be unjustified.
Cuba Faces Another Island-Wide Blackout as Fuel Reserve Dwindles and Aging Grid Crumbles
The blackout affecting 10 million people comes after a Russian oil tanker delivery ran out by month's end, with public transportation halted and tens of thousands of surgeries canceled.