Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
ICE Agents Instructed to End Most Vehicle Stops in Major Policy Shift
The directive limits immigration enforcement actions during routine traffic stops, a significant departure from previous operational guidelines.
Investigative Report Details Allegations of Abuse at ICE's Largest Detention Facility
The report, published by an independent journalist, documents claims of mistreatment affecting hundreds of detainees at the facility.
Nobel Laureates Warn AI Could Lead to Large-Scale Job Displacement, Call for Immediate Policy Action
Open letter signed by researchers from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic urges policymakers to prepare for economic upheaval as automation advances.
Arkansas Ranks First in Religious Liberty Index After Gov. Sanders Expands Faith Protections
The state earned an 'excellent' rating with a score of 89.2%, becoming one of only two states to achieve that distinction under the First Liberty Institute's annual ranking.
LAPD Halts Crime-Fighting License Plate Cameras Amid Argument Over Video Rights
The department is suspending its contract with Flock Safety, which operates some of the LAPD's network of license plate readers, over a dispute regarding footage ownership and control.
United Airlines Passenger Says He Was Ordered to Change Anti-War Shirt Before Boarding Flight
Sam Saadeh of Linden, New Jersey, says a United supervisor approached him after he took his seat on a June 4 flight from Atlanta to Newark.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Constitutional Amendment Removing Elected President
The 139-6 vote marks the 17th amendment to Hungary's Basic Law, proposed by PM Péter Magyar under what he called Operation Purgatory Fire.
Tuberville Recounts Final Moments of Sen. Graham's Life Before Death
Alabama Republican reveals details of South Carolina senator's last phone call, including his final words about unfinished policy work.
The Global Balance Has Shifted: World Leaders Assess New Geopolitical Realities
International summits and diplomatic meetings this week reflect growing consensus that economic, military, and diplomatic power is redistributing across multiple regions.
New York Imposes First-in-the-Nation Statewide Freeze on Hyperscale Data Centers
Gov. Hochul's administration will pause environmental permits for up to one year while developing a regulatory framework.