Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Data Analyst Debunks Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Charlie Kirk's Killing
Jennica Pounds, known as DataRepublican, systematically dismantled over a hundred episodes of conspiracy content from Candace Owens using court testimony and forensic evidence.
Progressives Think They've Found a Way Around Their Old Social Media Posts
Democratic candidates facing attacks on 2020-era comments are pivoting to economic messaging, betting voters care more about affordability than online history.
Justice Department Subpoenas New York Times Reporters After Air Force One Stories
The subpoenas seek to compel four journalists to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan, marking an escalation in the Trump administration's pressure on critical media outlets.
Debate Intensifies Over Big Tech AI Data Center Investments and Their Impact on Workers, Communities
As major technology companies pour billions into AI infrastructure across the United States, critics warn of short-term jobs masking long-term automation risks while supporters point to economic development and innovation leadership.
James Carville Criticizes Progressive Democrats Over Party Infighting Ahead of Midterms
The veteran Democratic strategist warns that inner-party division could replicate conditions that helped elect President Trump in 2016.
ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Under Scrutiny After Officials Acknowledge Mistaken Identity
Federal immigration agents shot the 52-year-old Mexican national in Texas while he was driving his construction crew to a job site, prompting calls for an independent investigation.
Trump's Smithsonian Critique Is Pathetically Weak
The president has publicly questioned certain museum exhibits and historical displays, sparking debate over federal involvement in cultural institutions.
U.S. Citizen Working for Humanitarian Organization in Congo Tests Positive for Ebola
The CDC confirmed the case as the outbreak reaches 1,830 confirmed cases and 648 deaths, becoming Africa's fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record.
Gary Hart Suspends Presidential Campaign Over Affair Scandal: Meet the Press Archive
The 1987 suspension marked a pivotal moment in campaign coverage, raising questions about media scrutiny and candidate privacy that resonate today.
More Than 200 Campers Rescued by Helicopter as Missouri Flooding Forces Emergency Evacuations
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency as heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across southeastern parts of the state.