Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Massachusetts Moves to Give Doctors Final Authority Over Late-Term Abortions
The state Senate approved the measure 32-8, sending it to Gov. Healey for signature; current law permits abortion through 24 weeks of pregnancy.
George Santos Settles with CFTC for $35,000 over State of the Union Bets on Kalshi
The former Republican congressman's wagers on whether he would attend President Trump's February address resulted in a civil enforcement action by the derivatives regulator.
Colorado Town of Hartman Declared Abandoned After Officials Resign amid Water Crisis, Fraud Allegations
The approximately 30-resident community had been under a boil-water advisory since February and will now be overseen by Prowers County after years of political infighting and mismanagement.
Poll Finds 34% of Democrats Identify as Democratic Socialists, Outpacing Prior Generations
The CNN/SSRS survey found that young White Americans under 45 make up the majority of those identifying with democratic socialist ideology.
Massachusetts Bill Would Expand Late-Term Abortion Access up to 24 Weeks
The Prioritizing Patients' Access to Care Act passed the House 119-33 and would allow physicians rather than law to determine whether abortions after 24 weeks are medically appropriate.
Dems Should Quit Battling, Martin Is Staying at DNC
The Democratic National Committee chair's future remains secure amid internal debates over party direction.
Ben Sasse Shares Cancer Update, Warns of Challenges Facing U.S.
The former Nebraska senator says his tumors have shrunk by over 80% after entering a clinical trial while cautioning about China's rise and education failures.
DSA-Linked Activists Sign Pledge Supporting Chinese Socialism in International Statement
The document from 'Friends of Socialist China' lists signatories including U.S. and UK DSA members dating back to 2022, asserting socialism's record is 'overwhelmingly positive.'
Smithsonian America 250 Exhibit Features 3 Times More Liberal-Themed Items Than Conservative Ones, Review Finds
The $1.2 billion institution's online catalog shows 7 conservative items versus nearly two dozen tied to liberal causes including LGBT rights and racial justice movements.
Scientists Warn Mediterranean Warming Is Driving Invasive Species Surge, Transforming Coastal Ecosystems
Researchers document 1,000 invasive species now present in the Mediterranean with eastern basins losing up to 93% of native mollusk populations.