Policy & Law — Archive
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Billionaire Former Dem Donor Stephen Cloobeck Arrested on Witness Tampering Charge
The Diamond Resorts founder, who cut ties with Rep. Eric Swalwell after sexual misconduct allegations and left the Democratic Party, was released on $300,000 bail.
Van Hollen Questions FBI Director Patel About Alleged Drinking Problems
The Senate hearing marked a rare public confrontation over personal conduct allegations against the bureau's top official, according to NBC News reporting.
What Republicans Said About Suspending Gas Tax Under Biden
Some Republican lawmakers who once called gas tax suspension a gimmick or inflationary now support similar proposals amid rising prices from the Iran conflict.
AP Report: Marty Makary Resigning as Trump's FDA Chief
The surgeon and health researcher departs after just over a year leading the agency, marked by staff turmoil and conflicts with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
DOJ Warns States Refusing to Issue Undercover License Plates to DHS Officers
Justice Department cites the Supremacy Clause and sets a May 22 deadline for Washington state to rescind its policy or face potential litigation.
Twin Cities Wage Hikes Linked to Job Losses in Federal Reserve Study
Researchers estimate Minneapolis and St. Paul together lost over 9,200 jobs between 2017 and 2021 as minimum wage rose to $16.37 per hour.
RNC Launches Multimillion-Dollar Election Integrity Push in 17 States Ahead of Midterms
The committee has hired directors to recruit poll workers and election observers across key battlegrounds, building on its 2024 operation that recruited over 230,000 volunteers.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns as White House Appoints Acting Replacement
The resignation follows mounting pressure from pro-life advocates frustrated with the agency's handling of mifepristone and other health policy decisions.
Virginia GOP Leader Blasts Jeffries as Democrats Mount Legal Challenge to State Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was reportedly involved in discussions about reversing the 4-3 ruling that blocked Virginia Democrats' redistricting map.
Wasserman Schultz Weighs District 20 Bid as Cherfilus-McCormick Vows to Fight for Reelection
The potential primary clash in Florida's newly redrawn heavily Democratic seat comes as the incumbent faces a federal criminal case involving alleged theft of approximately $5 million in FEMA funds.