Policy & Law — Archive
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ICE Detention Practices Under Scrutiny After Data Release Shows Extended Solitary Confinement
Federal immigration officials held detainees in solitary confinement for periods exceeding four times the threshold the U.N. considers torture, according to agency statistics released last week.
Experts Scrutinize Mamdani's Municipal Grocery Plan as Economists Question Cost Projections
The $70 million plan promises 30% discounts at city-backed stores, but economists warn taxpayers will ultimately subsidize the gap between discounted prices and actual operating costs.
Media Personalities React to Fauci's Private Assessments in Released Diary Entries
Dr. Anthony Fauci's recently published personal diary entries reportedly contain candid assessments of journalists and media figures who covered the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Dakota Republicans Choose Governor in Primary Runoff Tuesday
Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden faces businessman Toby Doeden after neither reached 35% threshold in June primary.
Newly Released Biden Recordings Show Memory Struggles, References to classified Material
Over two hours of audio from 2016-2017 ghostwriter interviews reveal former president acknowledging notes with classified information at his home.
Vance Remembers Graham as Someone Who 'Loved People from All Walks of Life' at Funeral Service
The vice president delivered remarks at the South Carolina senator's funeral, describing Graham as a colleague who bridged political divides.
Pentagon Removes Ex-DNI Clapper's Name From Auditorium at DIA Headquarters
The auditorium at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling was renamed the Thomas Knowlton Leadership Hall, replacing the name of former Intelligence Director James Clapper.
DSA's Platform Would Destroy American Democracy
Conservative critics argue the Democratic Socialists of America's policy proposals would fundamentally reshape American governance, while supporters say they address systemic inequalities.
GOP's 'Socialist' Scare Tactics Are Not Working, Analysis Suggests
RealClearPolitics examines polling data and electoral outcomes to assess the diminishing impact of socialist labeling in recent political campaigns.
UN Migration Agency Warns of Surge in Human Trafficking to Online Scam Centers
The International Organization for Migration reports over 3,500 victims assisted since 2022 as criminal networks target educated English speakers with fake job offers.