Policy & Law — Archive
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Washington State Democrat Candidate Krista Perez Arrested for DUI, Faces Primary Rival in November
Body camera footage shows Perez declining field sobriety tests and praying in a patrol car after allegedly striking five vehicles in Tacoma.
Federal Judge Rules DHS Warning Notice to ICE Critic Likely Violated First Amendment
U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras blocked DHS from sending further warning notices to a New York man, citing probable constitutional infringement on free speech.
GOP Accuses Talarico of 'Blatant Corruption' Over Consulting Salary; Campaign Denies Claims
Republican opponents cite millions in state contracts awarded to a firm where Talarico served as a consultant, while his campaign asserts he had no involvement in securing those funds.
Census Bureau Reports Poverty Rate Hits Record Low, Median Income Rises
Poverty fell to 10.2% and median household income reached $87,460 in 2025, yet most Americans report worsening personal finances amid high inflation.
Daily Wire Columnist Criticizes Hasan Piker’s Comparison of U.S. Military to Al-Qaeda
The opinion piece argues that conflating state military operations with terrorist attacks misrepresents American foreign policy and civic values.
Independent Rep. Kiley Says He Won't Caucus With GOP Next Year if Reelected
The California representative confirmed the shift in alignment during a recent media event, signaling a potential change in House procedural dynamics.
Missouri GOP Lays Out Map Fight in US Appeals Court as Ballot Window Closes
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments on whether changes to the congressional map are feasible before ballots are mailed.
Federal Appeals Court Vacates EPA Ban on Methylene Chloride Paint Strippers
The ruling reverses an agency rule that restricted most uses of the chemical, which the EPA has classified as likely to be carcinogenic to humans.
8th Circuit Hears Missouri Redistricting Case as Kennedy Center Closure Remains in Legal Limbo
Federal appeals court weighs GOP-backed congressional map while D.C. Circuit awaits expedited appeal on Kennedy Center naming dispute.
Plaintiffs in Kennedy Center Case Call for Leadership Resignations or Receivership
Eight preservationist groups argue current leadership has failed its fiduciary duty to protect the historic building.