Policy & Law — Archive
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Seattle Needle Cleanup Group Faces State Investigation Over Handling of Drug Paraphernalia
We Heart Seattle founder argues the probe highlights a double standard while state labor regulators examine workplace safety practices for handling discarded needles and fentanyl supplies.
Presidential Use of Executive Orders Draws Congressional and Judicial Scrutiny Under Trump
The administration has faced multiple legal challenges as the White House pursues policy priorities through unilateral action.
Angel Dad Joe Abraham Named ICE VOICE Executive Director After Daughter's Killing Spurred Immigration Enforcement Push
Abraham, whose daughter was killed in a 2025 drunk driving crash by an illegal alien, will lead the office supporting victims of immigration-related crime.
Study Finds Apple News, Google Promoted Outlets With No Republican Endorsements Since 1988
The Media Research Center analysis examined the most-featured publications on both platforms over 10 presidential election cycles.
Democrats Narrow 2028 Convention Host To Boston, Denver, Philadelphia
The Democratic National Committee selected three finalist cities from an original field of at least seven contenders for the party's presidential nomination convention.
Billionaire Bill Ackman Commits $400 Million to New Brain Health Institute After Daughter's Hemorrhage
The Manhattan-based Ackman Oxman Institute will focus on accelerating research from idea to patient treatment, with its own venture funding arm and a 680,000-square-foot facility planned.
Battleground Democrats Face Scrutiny Over Reported Incomes Versus Working-Class Narratives
Financial disclosures reveal six-figure salaries and assets worth up to $1.8 million among candidates who have emphasized economic struggles on the campaign trail.
Army Pauses New ROTC Academic Standards After Internal Debate Over Implementation
The service issued minimum academic requirements for college cadets earlier this month, then withdrew them within days amid reports of insufficient senior leader consultation.
Texas Mom Backs Ten Commandments in Classrooms as Legal Battle Reaches Supreme Court
The state has already displayed the commandments in classrooms while families argue the mandate crosses constitutional lines.
Federal Reserve Research Links AI Data Center Growth to Rising Electricity Costs for Households
Dallas Fed study estimates wholesale electricity prices already 2% to 6% higher nationwide due to data centers, with projections of steeper increases by 2028.