Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Health Insurers Shouldn't Make Healthcare Decisions. There's a Better Way, Authors Argue
University of Pittsburgh professor and Center for American Progress fellow propose independent clinician reviews as alternative to current prior authorization system.
Divers Find Underwater Explosive Device at Alabama Dam Threatening City Water Supply
The improvised explosive device discovered at the J.B. Converse Reservoir was safely removed and detonated; no suspects have been identified as authorities investigate.
Commentary Raises Questions About Ramaswamy's Use of Hindu Identity in Politics
Opinion piece argues that if the Ohio Republican invokes Hinduism publicly, he should embody its philosophical discipline rather than treating it as political branding.
What Is Thucydides Trap, Mentioned During Trump-Xi Meeting?
Chinese President Xi Jinping raised the historical concept during their Beijing talks, warning that tensions between a rising power and an established one could lead to conflict.
Debate Over FACE Act Intensifies as Civil Disobedience Traditions Clash With Federal Enforcement
The 1994 statute faces scrutiny over selective prosecution claims, with Democrats defending its original purpose while Republicans argue it enables weaponization against peaceful protesters.
Honda Posts First Annual Loss in 70 Years as EV Investments Falter, Policy Shifts Bite
The Japanese automaker reported a $2.68 billion operating loss for the fiscal year ending March 2026 and is scrapping its targets for EVs to comprise a fifth of sales by 2030.
What's Actually Hiding In Your 'Healthy' Grocery Store Food
Consumer advocates and health officials say understanding nutrition labels requires navigating serving size tricks, vague ingredient terms, and synthetic additives.
Democratic Grassroots Group to Target More Than 60 Races With Ambitious Canvassing Effort
Swing Left expands its Ground Truth program from 33 to 63 congressional, Senate and gubernatorial contests, aiming for 500,000 voter conversations ahead of November.
New 9/11 Museum Exhibit Aims to Connect Younger Americans to Attacks Through Flags, Artifacts
The 'Our Flag Was Still There' exhibit at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum features artifacts from first responders, veterans and Operation Neptune Spear as a third of the U.S. population has been born since 2001.
US Grocery Prices Rose in April, But Gas Spikes Weren't the Only Reason
Year-over-year food-at-home inflation hit 2.9%, the highest rate since August 2023, as trade tariffs and drought compounded energy costs.