Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Lindsay Clancy Trial Puts Postpartum Psychosis in National Spotlight as Experts Push for Policy Changes
The high-profile Massachusetts case has reignited debates over maternal mental health screening, insurance coverage gaps, and whether the legal system adequately accounts for psychiatric emergencies.
Lindsey Graham's Sister Faces Scrutiny After Debate Admission on National Security
Prediction market odds for Darline Graham dropped from 90% to 77% following the comment, with one week until the South Carolina Republican runoff.
Stars and Stripes Publisher Max Lederer Announces Retirement After Nearly 20 Years at Helm
Lederer cited concerns about how the Pentagon is directing coverage under the Trump administration, marking a significant leadership change for the military newspaper.
Surrogate Mother Sued After Refusing Parents' Demand to Terminate Pregnancy Over Heart Defect
Biological parents are seeking more than $100,000 in damages, alleging breach of contract; a Dallas judge has temporarily blocked the surrogate from making medical decisions for the newborn.
Derek Chauvin Asks State to Reconsider George Floyd Murder Conviction
Former Minneapolis police officer's legal team files third petition seeking dismissal of state murder charges, following two prior denials.
FTC Proposal Would Require Retailers to Be Transparent About Personalized Pricing
The policy would mandate that businesses disclose when they use customer data to set individual prices and explain what information factors into those decisions.
Study: Flight Attendants and Pilots Face Highest Risk of Dying From Radiation-Related Cancers
Research analyzing 12 million death certificates found aircrews face significantly elevated odds of dying from radiation-linked cancers, with no federal monitoring requirements currently in place.
L.A. Mayor Bass Can Use Taxpayer Dollars for Re-election Under City Matching Funds Program
The Super Match Program, overhauled in 2019, matches qualified donations at a six-to-one ratio using public funds.
Soros-Backed Prosecutor Criticized After Accused Killer Granted Passport, Fled U.S.
Abdulloi Doniyor Toshpulodzoda, found not guilty by reason of insanity in a landlord's killing, obtained travel documentation and departed via Dulles Airport to Tajikistan.
Karen Bass Faces Scrutiny After Viral Video Explains LA's Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Donation Match Program
The 6-to-1 matching system, in place since 1990 and expanded in 2019, allows qualified mayoral candidates to turn small donations into significantly larger campaign contributions using public funds.