Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Education Department Announces Earliest FAFSA Launch in Program History
Applications for the 2027-2028 academic year opened ahead of the traditional October 1 start date following years of implementation delays.
Patients Claim Popular GLP-1 Drugs Led to Permanent Vision Loss
A new report highlights a growing number of adverse event claims involving major weight-loss medications, prompting scrutiny of FDA oversight and manufacturer liability.
El-Sayed Challenges Reporter on 'Flip-Flop' Characterization Regarding Harris
The Michigan Senate candidate pushed back on a question linking his 2024 uncommitted vote support to his current stance on the former Vice President.
Critics Question Harris’ Delivery During Detroit NAACP Speech Amid 2028 Speculation
Conservative commentators and social media users accused former Vice President Kamala Harris of adopting a different accent while urging Democratic turnout for the 2026 midterms.
FBI Investigates ShinyHunters Claim of Personal Data Theft From Jobs Portal
The hacking group asserts it stole names, addresses, and Social Security numbers of nearly all agents and applicants, citing a May FBI warning as the motive.
Siena Poll Shows James' Lead Over Komatireddy Narrows to 13 Points
The New York Attorney General leads 52% to 39% as two-thirds of voters remain unfamiliar with her Republican challenger.
Zelenskyy Urges UN to Target Russia Revenues in General Assembly Address
The Ukrainian president argued that trade with Russia extends the war, as Foreign Minister Lavrov stated Russia is ready to negotiate but not pause fighting.
Mayor Mamdani Faces Criticism for Silence on Iranian President Pezeshkian Amid Netanyahu Condemnation
Critics point to a disparity in rhetoric as NYC Mayor brands Israeli PM a 'war criminal' but offers no similar calls for arrest of Iranian leader visiting for UNGA.
Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions for Birth Tourism Ahead of Xi Summit
The State Department will deny visas to those engaging in or facilitating birth tourism, a move timed with Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival for talks on AI and trade.
ICE Leaves U.S. Citizen Injured in Evanston After Mistaken Identity Detention
Local police report a U.S. citizen from Evanston, Illinois, was detained and injured by ICE officers during a Sunday operation, prompting a DHS statement on the incident.