Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
UnitedHealthcare Removing Prior Approval for Most Pediatric Services by End of Year
Insurance giant will eliminate two-thirds of authorization requirements for members under age 18, part of broader industry effort to address physician complaints about care delays.
CBS News Leadership Changes at 60 Minutes Draw Scrutiny From Staff, Media Watchers
Three women in senior roles were let go as the news division undergoes leadership transition under new editorial direction.
'Why Are We Talking About This?': Democrats Furious That the Bidens Won't Go Away
Jill Biden's memoir confession about her husband's debate performance, Hunter Biden's podcast appearance and Joe Biden's legal battles are pulling Democrats back into a 2024 discussion they want to leave behind.
Shrey Parikh Bounces Back, Battles Nerves and Dominates Spell-Off to Win National Spelling Bee
The 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, set a spell-off record with 32 words in 90 seconds, earning $52,500 and a custom trophy.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders Declares June 'Fidelity Month,' Continuing Conservative Counter-Programming Against Pride Celebrations
The declaration follows Tennessee's similar move and comes as some corporations have reduced LGBTQ support since the 2024 presidential election.
Jill Biden Just Admitted to a Scandal of Historic Proportions — Opinion Piece Says
An AllSides aggregated opinion piece claims Dr. Jill Biden made the admission during a television interview about the 2024 presidential debate, but no specific outlet or date was cited.
Federal Watchdog Flags $105 Million in Questionable Medicare Vascular Procedure Payments
The HHS Inspector General identified 140 doctors with concerning billing patterns, with 26 physicians accounting for the majority of flagged payments averaging $3 million each.
Replacing Aging U.S. Voting Equipment Will Take Years and Billions, Report Finds
A Bipartisan Policy Center analysis estimates full replacement to meet federal security standards could cost $2.71 billion and extend into the 2040s without congressional action.
Hegseth Names Shaun Maguire to Pentagon Tech Board Despite Islamophobic Remarks About NYC Mayor Mamdani
The appointment of the Sequoia Capital partner, who faced backlash from over 800 tech founders for anti-Muslim comments, comes as Hegseth moves to consolidate defense innovation boards.
Dallas Apartment Explosion Leaves Dead, Missing as Crews Shift to Recovery Mode
Investigators say a construction crew unrelated to Atmos Energy damaged a pipeline near the Oak Cliff complex before Thursday's blast.