Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Washington Post CEO Will Lewis Resigns Following Massive Newsroom Layoffs
The departure comes less than a week after the newspaper reduced its workforce by one-third, cutting hundreds of journalism roles.
Federal Court Upholds Texas Redistricting Maps Despite Challenge
Ruling aligns with December decision barring map changes on the eve of an election, despite ongoing legal disputes over district boundaries
Polls Open in Japan's Parliamentary Elections as PM Takaichi Seeks Conservative Mandate
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the snap election to secure a majority for an ambitious right-wing agenda including increased defense spending and immigration reform.
Tulsi Gabbard Denies Wrongdoing Over Delayed Whistleblower Complaint Referral
The Director of National Intelligence called accusations of 'hiding' a classified complaint 'baseless' and blamed the delay on Biden-era oversight procedures.
Investigation Deepens Into Kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona
Authorities examine ransom notes and doorbell data as family of Today host Savannah Guthrie pleads for proof of life.
Pentagon Terminates Academic Partnerships With Harvard University
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cites 'woke' institutional policies and ideological misalignment as grounds for ending military research and training ties.
Recording Immigration Agents in Public is a Constitutional Right — Here's What the Law Says
As tensions rise between bystanders and federal immigration agents, legal experts say the First Amendment protects the right to film in public, but obstruction laws set boundaries.
Centrist Democrats Express Frustration Following AIPAC Primary Spending
Internal party tensions rise as moderate lawmakers question the impact of outside spending on Democratic unity.
What is the State of Democracy in the U.S.?
As midterms approach, Democrats and Republicans offer sharply different views on voter access, election integrity, and institutional trust.
Schumer Denies Trump's Claim About Penn Station Renaming Proposal
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the Trump administration's allegation an 'absolute lie,' escalating a dispute over a statement the president attributed to Democratic leaders.