Policy & Law — Archive
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Trump's Endorsed Candidates Win Series of Primary Races, Demonstrating Political Operation's Reach
In Kentucky, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas over the past month, candidates backed by the former president have outperformed challengers tied to traditional Republican leadership.
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Faces Pushback Over Remarks on Artificial Intelligence Competition with China
The former tech executive's comments at a Stanford event drew criticism from some quarters over his framing of U.S.-China AI competition and potential military applications.
Lawsuit Accuses Massachusetts of Maintaining Segregated Schools Through Residency-Based Assignments
The suit, filed by nine students and four community organizations from seven districts including Boston and Springfield, argues the state's school assignment rules replicate housing segregation.
Surgeon General Advisory Raises Concern About Screen Time for Children and Teenagers
The Trump administration calls for limits on technology use among youth as research links excessive screen time to cognitive development and mental health risks.
Colorado Supreme Court Orders Children's Hospital to Resume Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
The 5-2 ruling requires the hospital to continue treatments like puberty blockers and hormone therapy, rejecting arguments that federal funding threats justified stopping care.
New Website Puts Platner on Notice by Amplifying Past Controversies as Maine Senate Race Heats Up
Pine Tree Results, a pro-Collins PAC with $12.7 million in funds, has compiled seven years of controversies involving Graham Platner's past statements and social media activity.
Trump Envoy Says Greenland 'Was Not on a Map' Until President Put It There
Gov. Jeff Landry, serving as Trump's special envoy to the island, visited Nuuk this week amid ongoing tensions with Denmark over acquisition rhetoric.
Capitol Defenders File Lawsuit to Block $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund
Two officers who protected Congress during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot are challenging the Trump administration's effort to redirect funds previously used in related prosecutions.
Jeff Bezos Backs New York Pied-à-Terre Tax While Criticizing Mayor Mamdani's Approach
The Amazon founder, who owns multiple Manhattan properties worth over $5 million each, praised the tax while condemning the mayor for targeting hedge fund manager Ken Griffin.
Flying With Marijuana? How a Small Change to TSA's Guidelines May Impact You
The agency removed specific federal prohibition language from its website, though officials maintain their underlying policy has not changed.