Policy & Law — Archive
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Back-to-Back Powerful Earthquakes Slam Venezuela, Collapsing Buildings in Caracas
The 7.1 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck within a minute of each other Wednesday evening, marking some of the strongest to hit Venezuela in over a century.
Rising Socialist Stars on Track to Congress: Who Are Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez?
Three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primary elections in heavily Democratic New York districts, posing a challenge for party establishment figures.
DHS Puts Sanctuary Politicians on Notice After Alleged Park Predator Was Released Under Biden
The Nicaraguan national, arrested for alleged indecent exposure and attempted abduction at a Virginia park, had previously been released after Fairfax County officials refused to honor an ICE detainer.
Usha Vance Takes Rare Swipe at Media Over Maternity Fashion Coverage
The Second Lady responded to a New York Times article suggesting women in the Trump administration were using pregnancy images for political effect, calling her $8.75 Old Navy dress a matter of necessity and comfort.
Major Earthquakes Strike Venezuela and Japan Hours Apart, Prompting Tsunami Warnings
The 7.2 magnitude quake off Venezuela's coast caused building collapses in Caracas, while a separate 6.9 tremor struck Japan's northern Iwate prefecture hours later.
Judge Blocks Subpoenas in Transgender Care Investigation at NYC Hospitals
The temporary restraining order bars the Trump administration from accessing patient records tied to an FDA probe into gender-affirming care drugs.
Supreme Court Ruling on Immigration Could Affect Due Process Rights for Green Card Holders
The decision, delivered during a term marked by high-profile immigration cases, involves standards for administrative removal proceedings.
Johnson Warns Communism Is 'On Our Own Shores' After Far-Left Candidates Win New York Primaries
Three DSA-backed candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani defeated Democratic incumbents in deep-blue districts, prompting Republican warnings about socialist influence ahead of November elections.
This Chatbot Wants to Be Your Newsfeed. Is It the Answer to Fake News?
NewsGuard AI, which rates news source reliability, launched as major tech companies test their chatbots on breaking news coverage.
ICE Fines Attorney $255,000 in First-of-Its-Kind Policy Targeting Fraudulent Asylum Claims
The Trump administration says the move targets attorneys who abuse the immigration system; critics argue it could discourage legitimate asylum seekers.