Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Conservative Parents Drive Growth of Alternative Scouting Groups Amid Girl Scouts Policy Debates
American Heritage Girls reports tripling membership since 2019 as some families seek faith-based alternatives to the national organization's LGBTQ+ programming.
AllSides Flags Disparate Media Coverage of Trump Event and Biden Pride Celebration
The media bias alert highlights how outlets framed the Freedom 250 event differently than a White House Pride celebration, raising questions about coverage consistency.
Mississippi Law Could Create Statewide Registry of Undocumented Immigrants
The legislation authorizes the state Department of Public Safety to compile a list of undocumented residents and share information with federal immigration authorities.
Israeli Doctors Use Ultrasound to Treat Opioid Addiction in Medical First
Researchers report a single 20-minute MRI-guided procedure eliminated cravings in one patient, raising questions about future addiction treatment access and costs.
NBC News Marks 2007 Meet the Press Interview With Alan Greenspan and Andrea Mitchell
The retrospective video highlights a rare joint appearance by the former Fed chair and NBC's chief foreign affairs correspondent on the long-running Sunday program.
Australian Hospital Antisemitism Allegations Surface as Court Weighs Evidence in Nurse Case
An elderly Jewish patient died with anti-Jewish imagery on his hospital wall while two nurses charged with threats await trial, and advocates on both sides weigh in.
Jacob Frey Praises Somali Community as Minnesota Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Fraud Investigations
The Minneapolis mayor's solidarity remarks come weeks after a Republican-led House report alleged Gov. Tim Walz's administration failed to act on warnings about widespread fraud in state social services programs.
Carbon Capture Technology Faces Scalability Questions as Climate Goals Loom
ProPublica investigation finds current deployment falls far short of International Energy Agency projections, with experts questioning whether the technology can meet global climate targets.
Former President Joe Biden Delivers Speech at Maryland Democratic Party Event
Biden's remarks included contrasts between his administration's economic record and Trump's, with the former president drawing attention to his delivery style.
Tillis Signals Support for Blanche Attorney General Nomination With Conditions
The North Carolina Republican says he will review the nomination but wants assurance on DOJ independence and the fate of the $1.776 billion settlement fund.