Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Supreme Court Strikes Down Coordinated Expenditure Limits Between Parties and Candidates in 6–3 Ruling
The decision overrules a 2001 precedent and allows parties to coordinate spending with their own nominees, citing First Amendment protections for political speech.
Groups Supportive of State Bans on Transgender Athletes Gather Outside Supreme Court After Ruling
The court's 5-4 decision upholding restrictions in female sports drew both celebration and criticism, with President Trump praising the outcome.
Federal Grand Jury Issues Subpoenas in Investigation of Leftist Megadonor Neville Roy Singham
Prosecutors are examining whether the billionaire who funneled $285 million through Goldman Sachs violated foreign agent registration laws or engaged in financial crimes.
State Department Reports Total Compliance From Venezuelan Government in Earthquake Relief Efforts
The U.S. has deployed more than 250 disaster response personnel and $150 million in aid following magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that killed nearly 2,000 people.
Rochester Resident Says Federal Officers Warned Him After Email Critical Of ICE
A second upstate New York resident reports federal agents visiting his home over speech protected by the First Amendment, according to his attorney.
Hawaii Displays Historic Photos of Martin Luther King Jr. Wearing Flower Lei From 1965 Selma March
The exhibit, featuring previously unpublished images from a Civil Rights photographer's collection, runs through July 7 at the state Capitol in Honolulu.
Justice Thomas Calls Transgender Language a 'Lie' in Concurring Opinion
The conservative justice's opinion came in a case upholding bans on transgender athletes in women's sports, with three liberal justices dissenting.
GOP's Lawler Says Birth Tourism Should Be Addressed by Congress, Not Executive Action
New York Republican was among several GOP officials who broke with Trump after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that birthright citizenship is protected by the 14th Amendment.
Avila Chevalier Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Deleted Posts Praising Communist Ideology
The DSA-backed candidate defeated incumbent Rep. Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District primary despite resurfaced social media posts.
Thomas: Birthright Decision 'Devalues' American Citizenship
The 91-page dissent from the longest-serving conservative on the bench challenges the majority's reasoning on the 14th Amendment.