Policy & Law — Archive
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Senators Push for UNCLOS Ratification as Maritime Law Enforcement Draws Scrutiny
The Senate has not ratified the Law of the Sea Treaty since Clinton signed it in 1994, leaving U.S. maritime authority in legal ambiguity while strikes on vessels continue.
SpaceX IPO Raised $10 Billion More than Initially Thought after Greenshoe Option Exercised
The record-breaking offering brought total proceeds to $85.7 billion, with Elon Musk officially reaching trillionaire status according to Bloomberg calculations.
Former Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Back on Ballot After Resigning Over Embezzlement Charges
The Democrat faces federal charges alleging she and her brother stole $5 million in FEMA disaster relief funds and funneled some into political campaigns.
Counter-Event to Trump UFC Appearance Draws Mixed Reactions From Political Commentators
Jane Fonda-hosted concert criticizing the president received significant online pushback, with participants defending their First Amendment rights.
NTSB Investigation Underway After Skydiving Plane Crash Kills 12 in Missouri
Federal safety investigators cite a pattern of weak FAA oversight and maintenance lapses that have plagued the skydiving industry for decades.
FDA Approval of New Sunscreen Ingredient Highlights Regulatory Debates Over Product Safety
The first new approved active ingredient in decades, bemotrizinol, is being celebrated by MAHA supporters while raising questions about federal oversight timelines and consumer access to safer options.
Eldest Son of Norway's Crown Princess Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison After Rape Conviction
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was found guilty of two rape charges and ordered to pay compensation to victims, while acquitted of two other counts.
Supreme Court Turns Away Challenge to New York Firearms Liability Law
The court's refusal to hear the case leaves intact a 2021 state statute that creates new pathways to sue gun manufacturers for harms caused by their products.
Jane Fonda Tells Hollywood to Resist 'Anticipatory Obedience' at First Amendment Rally
The Oscar-winning actor spoke at a Committee for the First Amendment concert opposing what she called attacks on democratic institutions from multiple branches of government.
Schumer vs. Sanders: A Fight for the Democratic Party's Identity
Progressive primary wins backed by Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez challenge the Senate Minority Leader's preferred candidates heading into the 2026 midterms.