Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Robocall Volume Hits Annual High with 4.4 Billion Calls in July
YouMail tracking shows spike comes as regulators debate stricter enforcement against automated calling operations.
DOJ Opinion Extends Executive Privilege to President’s Communications With Private Advisers
The Office of Legal Counsel memo would broaden the scope of communications President Trump could shield from congressional investigations.
Past Woke-Era Policies Require Accountability
A RealClearPolitics opinion column argues that past diversity and equity initiatives require accountability rather than dismissal as a cultural moment that has passed.
FAA Pausing Reagan Washington National Flights to Support Freedom 250 IndyCar Race
The three-hour airspace closure on Aug. 23 marks a rare operational pause at one of the nation's busiest airports for a major sporting event.
Sen. Kennedy Says Kamala Harris 'No Longer Relevant' in SAVE Act Debate
Louisiana Republican senator comments after former vice president posted video opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, triggering bipartisan debate over election security legislation.
DOJ Sues New York to Block In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
The federal lawsuit, which also targets Connecticut and Vermont, alleges state policies allowing undocumented immigrants to access in-state tuition rates and financial aid violate federal law.
Progressives Face Latest Test in Midwest With Hong, Flanagan
Democratic socialists Francesca Hong and Paul Flandjean seek gubernatorial nominations as party debates electability of left-wing candidates.
Privacy Debates Continue as Americans Question Data Collection Practices
Civil liberties groups and security advocates remain divided over the balance between surveillance tools and personal privacy rights.
David Axelrod, Obama Campaign Architect, Says Francesca Hong Primary Loss Would Benefit Other Progressives in Wisconsin Governor Race
The former Obama adviser argued that Hong's positions could politically harm more moderate Democratic candidates in the August 11 primary.
Socialist Candidates Advance in Wisconsin Primary, Raising Electability Concerns Among Democrats
Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialists of America member, leads the Democratic gubernatorial field as moderate Democrats worry a far-left nominee could hand Republicans control of the swing state.