Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Massachusetts Expands Abortion Access to Birth Under New Law Signed by Gov Healey
The Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act removes the state's 24-week limit, making Massachusetts the 10th state to permit abortion up to birth based on physician judgment.
US States Call for Big Changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta Child Privacy Trial Begins
Attorneys general from multiple states are urging courts to require Meta to implement stricter age verification and data protections for users under 18.
Measles Cases Reach Three-Decade High, Raising Alarm Over Vaccination Rates
More than 4,850 infections and three deaths have been recorded since the start of last year as public health officials warn that declining immunization rates leave communities vulnerable.
Crowded Republican Primary for Florida's 19th District Draws Candidates From Outside the Area
Several GOP candidates have relocated to the historically conservative district ahead of the August primary, raising questions about residency and political opportunism.
Freedom Foundation Argues Public Sector Unions Undermine Worker Autonomy, Pushes Right to Work Expansion
The conservative advocacy group partners with Virginia officials to challenge mandatory union membership in public sector workplaces.
New York Magazine Publishes 31-Page SWANA Culture Package Sparking Jewish Community Backlash
The magazine's August cover story on Arab and Muslim culture in New York City has drawn criticism from Jewish organizations over its treatment of Israel.
Florida Woman Cleared After 7 Months as Flock Surveillance Cameras Pointed Police to Wrong Car in Fatal I-4 Crash
Lindsey Isaacs, 23, spent over half a year fighting charges tied to an October hit-and-run that killed three people after police relied on automated license plate reader data.
Navy Awards Raytheon $22.9B Contract to Accelerate Tomahawk Missile Production
The contract aims to address critical munitions shortages following the start of the Iran war and rebuild domestic defense manufacturing capacity.
DNC Did Something Right? Actually, It Was Three Things
The Democratic National Committee achieved three policy milestones this summer that drew rare bipartisan recognition, according to a RealClearPolitics analysis.
Live Results: California Special Election to Replace Former Rep. Eric Swalwell
State Sen. Aisha Wahab faces Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez in Tuesday's contest to fill the Democratic seat for California's 14th Congressional District.