Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
UFC Fighters to Train FBI Agents in Quantico This Weekend
The partnership will feature current and former UFC fighters teaching mixed martial arts techniques to academy students and senior staff.
Why It's Fair To Blame Trump for Rising Gas Prices
The ongoing conflict with Tehran has disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipping, driving up oil prices and fueling debate over presidential responsibility for energy costs.
Afghan Refugees Stranded in Qatar Camp for Over a Year Now Caught in US-Iran Crossfire
More than 1,100 Afghan refugees, including 700 already approved for US visas, remain trapped at Camp As Sayliyah as Iran's ballistic missiles target the nearby Al Udeid Air Base.
Blue States Face Debate Over Millionaire Tax Policies as Revenue Questions Mount
New York and California lead a wave of Democratic-led states proposing higher taxes on high earners, sparking competing claims about economic impact.
Crypto Fans Have an Alternative to Savings Accounts. Banks Are Responding.
New crypto-based savings products are offering higher yields than traditional banks, drawing regulatory scrutiny and competitive pressure.
DHS Seeks Access to Federal Parent Locator Service, Sparking Legal and Privacy Concerns
The database containing employment records for nearly all American workers was designed solely for child support enforcement, and legal experts say sharing it with immigration authorities would violate federal law.
DOJ Blasts Partisan DC Bar Complaint Against Senior Trump Official
Disciplinary complaint accuses former acting U.S. attorney Ed Martin of violating constitutional rights in demands to Georgetown Law over DEI practices.
DOJ Official Dismisses DNC Election Security Lawsuit as frivolous
Civil Rights Division chief Harmeet Dhillon called the FOIA lawsuit 'not how executive power works' after the DNC sought records on possible federal polling place deployments.
G7 Finance Ministers to Discuss Emergency Oil Reserve Release Amid Price Surge
The potential coordinated release comes as global oil prices have risen sharply this year, affecting consumers and economies worldwide.
IEA Agrees to Release Record 400 Million Barrels of Emergency Oil Reserves
The unprecedented release—larger than the 2022 Ukraine response—aims to stabilize global energy markets as Iran disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping.