Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Digital Detox Advocates Push Back Against Tech Industry as Screen Time Debate Intensifies
A growing movement of Americans is ditching smartphones and televisions to reclaim attention spans, sparking renewed policy discussions.
ICE Busts South Texas Human Smuggling Ring, Kidnapped Family and Sexually Assaulted Pregnant Woman
Nine people arrested in Kinney County operation; five sentenced so far, including one smuggler who received 30 years.
IEA Will Launch Largest-Ever Oil Release from Global Strategic Reserves
The 400-million-barrel release aims to lower crude prices that have surged amid the conflict with Iran, marking the largest emergency oil distribution in IEA history.
Colorado Democrats Introduce Bill to Legalize Prostitution; Republican AG Candidate Calls It Radical
Bill would decriminalize adult commercial sexual activity and make Colorado the national leader in legalized prostitution, sponsors say.
Survey: One-Third of Americans Cut Daily Expenses to Pay for Health Care
More than 82 million adults report sacrificing food, utilities or transportation to cover health care costs, according to a West Health-Gallup survey of nearly 20,000 people.
Nancy Pelosi Endorses Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn in Maryland 5th District Race
Dunn, who served during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, seeks Congress seat after losing 2024 primary in neighboring district.
Trump Oil Blockade Pushes Cuba Toward Potential Economic Transition
Analysts say Cuba's weakened state after oil restrictions could create conditions for a market-based reform, though key obstacles remain.
Oz Helps Collapsed Woman During Trump Rally in Kentucky
CMS Administrator Oz, a physician, assisted first responders at Wednesday's campaign event in Hebron, marking the second time he has helped someone at a Trump gathering.
Columbia Report Confirms University Ignored Decades of OB-GYN Sexual Abuse
Independent review details how administrators allowed a doctor to abuse over 1,000 patients across nearly 25 years despite multiple complaints.
Democratic Virginia GOV Spanberger's Republican Cousin Launches Congressional Campaign in California
Jenny Rae Le Roux, a second cousin of Gov. Abigail Spanberger, is running to flip California's 47th Congressional District from blue to red.