Policy & Law — Archive
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Federal Appeals Court Rejects Biden's Request to Block Release of Hur Interview Tapes
The D.C. Circuit ruled 2-1 that privacy concerns do not outweigh public interest in disclosure of recordings and transcripts from the special counsel's classified documents investigation.
Republican Congressman Pushes Bill to Repeal Biden-Era Vehicle Impairment Detection Mandate
The legislation would rescind a provision requiring all new cars to include technology that can detect drunk driving and remotely disable vehicles.
Nicaragua's Ortega Declares Elections Permanently Ended, Solidifying Family Rule
The 80-year-old leader told a crowd of state workers that he must build a legal wall against opposition traitors and coup plotters as his wife Rosario Murillo serves as co-president.
Pittsburgh County Official Placed on Leave After Telling Journalist to Jump Off Bridge
Abigail Gardner, communications director for county executive Sara Innamorato, posted the video in response to comments about wildfire smoke warnings.
State Department Report Alleges Cuba Built Covert Network Inside US Through Spies, Activists and Universities
The 100-page report claims Havana spent six decades infiltrating American government agencies, activist movements and academic institutions.
Mamdani's Threat to Arrest Netanyahu Spotlights Deepening Democratic Divisions Over Israel Policy
The New York City mayor told the New York Times he is having an active conversation about issuing an arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister, drawing immediate backlash from party leaders.
FDA Is Still Focused on Lettuce Supplier as Source of Parasite Despite Faulty Test Result
The agency reported 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclospora illness across five states in 2026, with Taco Bell seeing an 18.9% drop in foot traffic following the outbreak.
Student Loan Defaults Surge to 9.5 Million Borrowers as Pandemic Protections Expire
The number of defaulted borrowers has jumped from 5.3 million since June 2025, with Southern states and for-profit school attendees bearing the heaviest burden.
DOJ Seizes More Than 1,000 Domains in Anti-Piracy Operation During World Cup
The enforcement action, targeting illegal streaming sites during the monthlong tournament, also blocked nearly 2,000 additional domains and received more than 3,000 leads.
DSA Releases Policy Platform Calling for Abolishing Senate, Replacing Supreme Court
The 'Workers Deserve More' program was drafted by elected DSA representatives between April and June 2026 and approved by the organization's National Political Committee.