Policy & Law — Archive
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El-Sayed Criticizes Rogers for Skipping Debate, Cites Moderator Bias
Rogers campaign claims Fox 2 journalist Roop Raj displayed favoritism; El-Sayed mocks Rogers' absence as cowardice following a GOP event in Texas.
Health Insurance Coverage Steady in 2025 Despite Democrat Fears Over GOP Reforms
New data indicates no significant drop in insured Americans, challenging predictions that Republican policy shifts would lead to mass coverage loss.
American Incomes Hit Record Last Year as Women Gained Ground
New Census Bureau data reveals a surge in median household income, driven largely by increased labor force participation among women.
House Panel Ejects CodePink Activists During Hearing on Foreign Influence Operations
Lawmakers removed three activists for wearing pro-Iran and pro-Cuba shirts during a hearing that cited $278 million in funding from tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham to far-left groups.
Library Receives Magazine Returned 132 Years After Due Date
A late fee equivalent to over $1,000 in 19th-century value was waived after the item was returned to a US library.
OpenAI CEO Says World 'Right to Be Afraid' of AI but Should Trust Firms
Sam Altman's comments highlight growing tension between rapid AI development and regulatory oversight in the Trump administration era.
Delaware GOP Nominates Arminio Over Endorsed Candidate to Challenge McBride
Political scientist Joseph Arminio defeated the state-endorsed Rev. Earl Cooper and 2024 nominee John Whalen in Tuesday's primary.
Rep. Jayapal Says Majority of Recent DHS Arrestees Pose 'No Threat to Public Safety'
The Washington Democrat argued that enforcement shifts away from criminals undermine safety, while DHS cites record arrest numbers including violent offenders.
DOI Report Finds NYPD Disability Pension System Vulnerable to Abuse
Investigation reveals 21% of NYPD employees retire on accident disability compared to 6% in state systems, with board rejecting key reform recommendations.
Air Force Secretary Confirms Space Weapons in Orbit, Declines Details
The disclosure marks a shift in public posture as China and Russia develop counter-space capabilities, though specific weapon types remain classified.