Policy & Law — Archive
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Illegal Immigrant Teen Convicted of Groping Girls at Virginia High School; Trump Administration Launches Investigation Into District
Israel Christopher Flores-Ortiz, 18, was found guilty of nine counts of assault for groping multiple female peers at Fairfax High School; the school faces federal inquiry over its handling of reports.
Pentagon Denies Threatening Vatican During January Meeting With Holy See's Diplomat
Elbridge Colby met with Cardinal Christophe Pierre on Jan. 22; Vatican envoy called reports 'fabrications'
Trump Admin Inches Closer to Deporting Mahmoud Khalil
Immigration appeals board issues final order of removal for green card holder arrested after Columbia University protests
Trump Administration Recruits Gamers for Air Traffic Controller Positions
FAA launches campaign targeting gamers to address staffing shortfall, with salaries reaching $155,000 after three years
Some Trump-Supporting Business Owners Say Divided Government Would Benefit Economy
A segment of pro-Trump business owners argue that Democratic control of Congress would create policy certainty, despite opposing most Democratic priorities.
Supreme Court Blocks Ohio Candidate After Alleged GOP Infiltration Scheme Exposed
The high court refused to intervene in a case where a former Democratic candidate was disqualified from the Republican primary for allegedly misrepresenting his party affiliation.
A New Theory of Trump: The 'Soft TACO'
Political analysts are examining a new framework describing former President Trump's approach to political negotiations and policy positioning.
Artemis II Crew Returns to Earth Carrying Moon Data After Historic Lunar Flyby
Orion spacecraft broke a 56-year distance record at 400,000 km; astronauts described 'all the good stuff' coming home with them
Dem Lawmaker Calls for TSA to Bring Back Shoes-Off Airport Security Policy
Sen. Tammy Duckworth says former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's decision to end the 19-year-old policy created a security vulnerability that violates federal law.
DNC Panel Rejects AIPAC-Specific Resolution, Advances Broader Dark Money Measure
The resolutions committee voted down a nonbinding resolution targeting AIPAC's $14 million in Illinois primaries while backing a broader transparency measure for 2026 races.