Policy & Law — Archive
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Valerie Jarrett Earned $740K as Obama Insiders Filled Top Roles During $850M Presidential Center Build
Federal tax filings show the Obama Foundation paid its CEO more than other major presidential foundations while staffing grew to 337 employees.
CBS News Analysis Finds Growing Signs of Hospice Fraud in Los Angeles County
Review of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County shows indications of fraud are increasing, according to a CBS News analysis.
Alabama Governor Grants Clemency to Death Row Inmate Two Days Before Execution
Gov. Kay Ivey commuted Charles 'Sonny' Burton's sentence to life without parole, noting the triggerman in the 1991 murder already received a reduced sentence.
GOP Rep Erin Houchin Pushes Addiction Reform After Father's $91K Gambling Spiral
The POINTS Act would redirect existing excise tax revenue to fund state gambling addiction treatment programs, with bipartisan support.
Biden-Appointed Judge Orders ICE to Improve Baltimore Facility Conditions or Find New Site
U.S. District Judge Julie Rubin ruled conditions at Baltimore ICE facility are unconstitutional; DHS calls claims 'false.'
Border Patrol Chief Bovino Says Chicago Efforts Vindicated After Court Reverses Enforcement Order
A federal appeals court threw out a preliminary injunction that had restricted federal immigration operations in Chicago, delivering a legal victory to the Trump administration.
Firearm Discharged at U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Police Say
Toronto Police Service responded to reports of a firearm being discharged at the American consulate early Tuesday morning, marking a rare security incident at the diplomatic facility.
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles Sparks Backlash After Saying Muslims 'Don't Belong' in America
Democratic leaders condemned the Tennessee congressman's social media post as hateful, while one prominent Republican called for restraint on First Amendment grounds.
Gunman Killed After Wounding Baltimore Police Officer During Midday Burglary Call
Officer stable after being shot in leg; suspect killed by responding officers at Baltimore home.
Live Nation Settles DOJ Antitrust Case for $280 Million
Under the settlement, Ticketmaster's parent company must open ticket sales to competitors and divest 13 concert venues.