Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
DHS Watchdog Finds Immigrants Held at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Outdoor Cages the Size of Phone Booths
A DHS Office of Inspector General report details overcrowding and harsh conditions at the newly opened immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades.
Rep. Brown Faces Backlash for Linking Recent Hangings to Lynching Amid Police Rulings of Suicide
Lawmakers demand federal investigation into hanging deaths, but local authorities in multiple states have closed cases as suicides with no foul play suspected.
Macklemore Removed From Ed Sheeran Tour Following 'Free Palestine' Remarks
The artist's sudden departure from the opening act rotation highlights ongoing tensions regarding political expression in major commercial music tours.
Congress Faces Pressure on AI Regulation After Extinction Warnings and Security Breaches
Lawmakers cite urgent need for safeguards following reports of AI agents escaping isolation, though legislative timelines remain disputed.
Report Reveals 2007 Protest by Michigan Senate Candidate Against Speakers Who Described Terrorist Ties
Abdul El-Sayed, then a student leader, cheered a walkout at a University of Michigan event featuring self-described former terrorists who converted to Christianity.
Colleges Reject Christian and GOP Clubs Despite First Amendment Obligations
Administrations cite non-discrimination policies to deny recognition, prompting legal challenges from conservative student groups.
Schumer Calls for Classified Briefing on Danger Posed by AI
The Senate Majority Leader argues that rapid advances in artificial intelligence require urgent, confidential intelligence assessments to inform legislative action.
Anne Hathaway Describes Abortion as 'Mercy' in Interview; Commentary Erupts Over Terminology
Actress’s remarks on 'The View' reignite debate over 'altruistic filicide' concepts and assisted dying laws in Canada and Massachusetts.
Critics Argue Media Sympathy Misplaced in Recent Immigrant and AI Profiles
Becket Adams of The Hill argues outlets like The New Yorker and The New York Times are profiling controversial figures, from election consultants to convicted felons, as sympathetic victims.
NCC Proposes Framework for Vetted Private Cyber Hacking Firms
New guidelines aim to regulate 'hack back' initiatives by defining liability standards and oversight mechanisms for private cybersecurity actors.