Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Hungary Parliament Approves Constitutional Amendment Capping PM Terms at Two Four-Year Stints
The amendment, passed Monday, also disbands public trusts holding billions in assets that extended former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political influence.
EU Transparency Watchdog Suspends Orbán-Backed MCC Brussels From Lobbyist Database
The suspension stems from allegations that the think tank failed to disclose financial information, including its funding sources.
Aisha Wahab Projected to Advance to Runoff in Race for Swalwell's California Congressional Seat
The state senator will face off against another candidate as Democrats compete to succeed Eric Swalwell, who is running for a different office.
Top SPLC Official Allegedly Funneled $1.2M to Neo-Nazi Informant Who Was Secret Romantic Partner, DOJ Says
The Department of Justice filed a superseding indictment against the civil rights organization accusing it of using donor funds to support extremist groups through a shell company.
Skilled Labor Shortage Fuels Housing Affordability Crisis, Industry Leaders Warn
The construction industry faces a monthly shortfall of 250,000 workers as builders call for immigration reform and workforce development investments.
Some 'Lost Canadians' Told to Surrender New Citizenship Certificates Amid Review
Letters from Canada's immigration ministry say recipients may not be entitled to citizenship despite recently being granted certificates under the new Lost Canadians law.
Cornell Student Turns Down Interview, Saying 'Not Interested in Working for a Jew'
The incident involving NYC startup VryfID highlights ongoing concerns about antisemitism in hiring practices on college campuses.
Brian Schwalb Wins Democratic Nomination for Attorney General in District of Columbia
Schwalb, a former federal prosecutor and civil rights litigator, secured the nomination ahead of the November general election to succeed current AG Brian Frosh.
In Georgia's Capitol, Republicans' Redistricting Session to Begin Without Maps
Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special session following the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling that struck down racial gerrymandering provisions of the Voting Rights Act.
Dems Pick Potential Successor to DC's Congressional Delegate After Decades-Long Incumbency
Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary for Eleanor Holmes Norton's non-voting House seat, which she held for 18 terms spanning roughly 35 years.