Policy & Law — Archive
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Buc-ee's to Open Westernmost Location Soon With More New Stores on the Way
The Texas-based convenience store chain will open its first Arizona location in Goodyear, marking a significant milestone in its national expansion strategy.
America at 250 Is Riven With Doubt and Pessimism, NBC News Poll Shows
A record-low 33% of Americans say they are extremely proud to be American as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial.
Poll Finds Americans Pessimistic About Nation's Future Ahead of 250th Birthday, With Deep Distrust in Institutions
The NBC News survey shows a record-low 33% feel extremely proud to be American and 78% say the American Dream is further out of reach.
Trump Marks 80th Birthday as Sitting President, Reflecting on Unconventional Political Journey
The president celebrated with fireworks and a UFC event on the South Lawn as he becomes the first commander-in-chief born in the Baby Boomer era to reach this milestone from office.
Arlington Mayor Defends Stadium Subsidies as World Cup Arrives in Texas
The $8.5 million World Cup investment is expected to be reimbursed by state and federal partners, but critics question whether residents benefit from public stadium spending.
Rainn Wilson Says Partisan Hypocrisy Is Fueling America's Divisions, Argues 'The Office' Couldn't Be Made Today
The actor appeared on Capitol Hill alongside Democratic and Republican lawmakers to promote a Baha'i-backed initiative aimed at bridging political polarization.
Supreme Court's Docket Loaded as Decision Season Nears Climax
With about 20 cases remaining, justices are weighing decisions on birthright citizenship, presidential firing power and transgender athlete bans.
Policy Debate Emerges Over AI Romantic Companions as Studies Show Rising Usage Among Young Adults
Research from the Institute for Family Studies finds 15% of young adults in relationships regularly interact with AI chatbots simulating partners, sparking bipartisan concern over societal implications.
White House South Lawn Unveils 92-Foot UFC Arena, Drawing Both Praise and Scrutiny
The temporary 'Claw' structure with 4,000 seats features corporate sponsors including Polymarket, Morgan & Morgan, and Bud Light, visible across the Washington skyline at night.
A 1938 Dorothy L. Sayers Speech on Feminism Resurfaces, Sparking Debate Over Her Prescient Critique of Women's Liberation
The British mystery novelist's remarks to a women's society in Oxford argue that feminism risked copying male 'failings and absurdities' rather than forging its own path.