Policy & Law — Archive
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Longtime Dem Incumbent's Chosen Successor Wins Crowded NYC Primary as Big-Name Rivals Fall Short
Micah Lasher, backed by retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler and other NY Democratic establishment figures, defeated George Conway, Jack Schlossberg, and state Assemblyman Alex Bores in Tuesday's primary.
Interior Department Adds Fencing Around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Amid Vandalism Reports
Five individuals have been arrested in connection with reported incidents at the recently renovated pool, which drew national attention after President Trump alleged chemical contamination.
Savannah Guthrie Makes Emotional Appeal for Tips on Mother's Disappearance After Reports of Ransom Notes
The "Today" show host, appearing on air for the first time since her mother's disappearance more than two months ago, begged viewers to come forward with any information about Nancy Guthrie.
With Predictions of Divided Government, Oversight Enforcement Faces Legal Obstacles
Congressional subpoena powers face significant legal hurdles when courts and the Justice Department are controlled by the executive branch, with enforcement potentially taking years to resolve.
Greene Joins Carlson in Pulling Support for Republican Party
Former Georgia congresswoman and ex-Fox News host cite disagreements with Trump administration over Iran military operations as reason for party break.
Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance Warns AI Models Could Launch Crippling Cyberattacks in Months
The joint statement from the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand marks the first coordinated international warning that AI-enabled cyber threats are imminent rather than years away.
Debate Over Patriotic Music Resurfaces as Concert Politics Take Center Stage
Commentators are using a recent high-profile concert to revisit longstanding debates about what constitutes authentic American patriotism in song.
Niger Becomes Third Country to Leave International Criminal Court
The west African nation submitted withdrawal letter to the UN, accusing the court of selective justice as regional military juntas shift toward new alliances.
Supreme Court Issues Five Opinions Before Summer Recess, Including Key Religious Rights Ruling
Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote for a 6-3 majority in a case involving a Rastafarian who sued after being forced to shave his head; New York, Maryland and Utah hold primaries.
Karmelo Anthony's Family Assembles New Legal Team for Appeal After 35-Year Murder Conviction
The team includes prominent civil rights attorneys Lee Merritt, Texas NAACP President Gary Bledsoe, and Brooke Cluse of Ben Crump Law.