Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Sweltering Midwest Heat Cancels Outdoor Plans as Cooling Centers Open and East Braces for High Temperatures
Extreme heat warnings cover much of Iowa and the broader Midwest through Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach the 90s and heat index values topping 100 degrees.
D.C. Will Pay $50,000 to Man Detained While Protesting Guard Patrol With 'Star Wars' Song, Record Says
The settlement resolves claims that police violated Sam O'Hara's constitutional rights during a September 2025 protest against National Guard deployments in the capital.
Justice Thomas Makes Appearance on Capitol Hill Amid Major Court Rulings
The 78-year-old justice declined to identify who he met with as the Supreme Court prepares to release final opinions of the term Tuesday.
Inmates Take Over North Carolina Jail, Hold Guards Hostage for Hours
The Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center had three officers supervising 88 inmates when the uprising began Monday morning.
Supreme Court Ruling Proves Federal Reserve Is Unique Agency, Lisa Cook's Lawyer Says
The 5-4 decision blocks President Trump from removing Cook as a Fed governor, marking the first time the court has ruled on the Fed's structural independence.
Louisiana Supreme Court Frees Death Row Prisoner, Calling Evidence Against Him "Scientifically Indefensible"
Jimmie Duncan spent nearly three decades behind bars after a 1998 conviction based on bite mark analysis that courts now say was junk science.
Ex-FTC Commissioner Calls on Congress to Reassert Authority After SCOTUS Ruling
The 6-3 decision expanded presidential power over independent agencies and overturned 91 years of legal precedent established in Humphrey's Executor v. United States.
More Than 100 Deportees Missing After Earthquakes Strike Hours After U.S. Flights Arrive in Venezuela
Venezuelan government reports more than 1,700 dead as survivors describe escaping rubble while ICE confirms no immediate response to inquiries about those aboard the deportation flights.
Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Democratic Redistricting Ballot Measures
Court rules three initiatives violated the state constitution's single-subject requirement, blocking mid-decade redistricting efforts.
PBS Launches New Series Exploring American History Milestones for Nation's 250th Anniversary
Judy Woodruff hosts six-episode journey examining stories behind America's defining moments, from suffrage to civil rights to economic transformation.