Policy & Law — Archive
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Orders New Oversight for Philadelphia DA's Conviction Integrity Unit
The 4-3 ruling requires state attorney general notification before granting relief in cases where District Attorney Krasner's office concedes convictions should be overturned.
Reflecting Pool Faces New Setback as Blue Paint Peels Away
The National Mall attraction, which recently underwent a $30 million restoration including a new liner, is experiencing visible deterioration just months after completion.
Jury Duty Scam Uses Fake Arrest Threats to Target Americans, FTC and FBI Warn
Federal agencies are alerting the public to criminals impersonating law enforcement officials who claim victims missed jury service and demand payment.
What's Closed on Juneteenth 2026
Mail delivery pauses, stock markets close and some state offices shut down as the federal holiday marking emancipation arrives.
Gov. Sanders Reveals Major Breakthrough on Education as Red State Positions Itself as Blueprint for Nation
Arkansas reports 7% proficiency increase across all subjects under 2023 LEARNS Act, with math and science gains exceeding 7 percentage points since 2024.
New Danish Study Links Early Illness and Parental Attention to Birth-Order Outcome Gaps
Researchers tracked 1.2 million people over four decades, finding that respiratory infections in infancy and unequal quality time explain roughly half the lifetime earnings gap between siblings.
Supreme Court's Narrow Gun Decision Kindles Divisions, More Questions
Justices were technically unanimous but split sharply over how far the ruling should extend and whether broader Second Amendment precedent needs revision.
Maryland Senate President Faces Primary Challenge over Redistricting Decision
Bill Ferguson, who blocked an effort to redraw Maryland's congressional maps in Democrats' favor, is fighting for political survival against activist Bobby LaPin.
Labour's Andy Burnham Wins Special Election in Makerfield, Paving Way for Starmer Challenge
Burnham's decisive victory over Reform UK positions the Greater Manchester mayor as the leading contender to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
Matt Dunlap Beats DCCC-Backed Candidate in Primary for Top Maine Battleground Seat
The state auditor's win sets up a high-stakes general election matchup against former Gov. Paul LePage in a district Trump carried by 9 points.