Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
More Republican-Led States Move to Restrict Student IDs for Voting Access
The legislation targets college student identification cards as valid voter ID, with supporters citing election integrity and critics warning it suppresses young voter turnout.
DNC Adopts Resolution Calling to Abolish ICE Alongside Competing Reform Measure
The nonbinding vote reflects internal party divisions over immigration enforcement as Trump administration deportation efforts intensify.
Bumble Drops Women Messaging First Rule Put in Place Since 2014
The dating app's signature feature, which required women to send the first message within 24 hours of matching, is being eliminated after a company survey found most female users preferred men initiate contact.
Bumble Abandons 'Women Make First Move' Feature as User Decline Continues
The company that built its reputation on 'women make the first move' is restructuring after user losses outpaced competitors for more than two years.
Ossoff: 'Something Uniquely Despicable About Lying a Nation Into War'
The Georgia Democrat criticized President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during an Atlanta rally, saying the administration misled the public on Iran policy.
Navy Reviews Aircraft Carrier Island Design Amid White House Input on Warship Aesthetics
The internal review could affect the future Gerald R. Ford-class carriers, though details of proposed changes remain limited.
What Happens When Millennials Take Over?
A new analysis examines how the largest living generation is reshaping American political power as it enters middle age.
Commentators Examine Whether Post-Neoliberal Political Ideologies Are Fracturing Under Internal Tensions
Conservative columnist David Brooks argues that successor movements to classic liberal economics face irreconcilable contradictions, drawing both agreement and pushback from across the political spectrum.
Teen Suspect in Virginia Campus Shooting Found Hiding in Closet After Manhunt
Authorities say the 16-year-old was discovered by investigators searching a residential area near the campus where one person was killed.
Lake Powell Hits Record Low, Threatening Water And Power Supply for Millions
The reservoir sits about 30 feet above the threshold that would halt hydroelectric power generation at Glen Canyon Dam.