Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Supreme Court Weighs Late-Mail Ballot Grace Periods in Case That May Affect Midterms
The justices will hear arguments Monday on Mississippi's 5-day extension, a practice used by 14 states that critics say undermines Election Day finality.
Security Alert Issued for Americans Overseas, U.S.-Linked Sites Listed as Potential Targets
State Department issues advisory amid heightened tensions tied to intensifying Iranian protests demanding an end to ayatollah rule.
Pentagon Press Restrictions Violate First Amendment, Judge Rules
District judge blocks parts of DOD policy that required journalists to pre-approve information before publication, marking significant victory for press freedom advocates.
Polls Close in Slovenia's Highly Contested Parliamentary Election as Governing Liberals Face Right-Wing Populists
Exit polls show Prime Minister Robert Golob's center-left Freedom Movement with 30% versus Janez Jansa's SDS at 27.5%, with no clear majority expected in the 90-member parliament.
Robert Mueller Reflects on Rebuilding the FBI After 9/11 in Meet the Press Archive
The former FBI director, who led the bureau through the transformation following the September 11 attacks, discussed the agency's evolution in a Meet the Press interview.
Tom Homan Says ICE Agents Will Assist at Airport Security Points Amid TSA Staffing Shortages
The Trump administration is deploying Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to airports as more than 400 TSA agents have quit during the ongoing DHS funding shutdown.
U.S. Wants War Without Entanglement: Does It Exist?
Policy analysts debate whether the United States can conduct limited military operations without getting drawn into prolonged conflicts.
Teachers Report Classroom Misbehavior Persists, Call for Smaller Class Sizes and Parental Support
Education Week survey finds 64% of teachers say student behavior has worsened over the past year, with educators split on disciplinary approaches.
Tens of Thousands Protest in Prague Against New Czech Government Led by Prime Minister Babiš
Demonstrators estimated at 200,000 gathered at Letná park to voice concerns that the billionaire prime minister's new coalition threatens democracy and is steering the country toward an autocratic path.
Big Money Flows Into State Attorney General Races as Legal Battles Shape American Politics
Campaign spending in state attorney general races has surged as these offices become frontlines for policy fights over abortion, voting rights, and federal authority.