Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Conservative Legal Movement Faces Calls for Higher Standards Amid Organizational Growth
The movement that reshaped federal courts under the Trump administration now grapples with questions about vetting, transparency, and long-term institutional credibility.
RealClearPolitics Column Argues Democrats Face Strategic Challenges Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A recent opinion piece suggests the party faces headwinds, though critics say such assessments overlook broader electoral fundamentals.
Partisan Debate Over Democratic Party Strategic Decisions Intensifies
Republicans point to electoral losses while Democrats counter with data on voter coalitions and policy victories as both sides spar over party direction.
DHS Could Weigh Immigrants' Use of Medicaid, Food and Housing Help in Green Card Decisions
The proposed change would expand the criteria used to evaluate lawful permanent residency applications under public charge rules.
DHS Plans to Consider Welfare Use in Determining Immigrants' Green Cards
The policy would expand review of Medicaid, food stamps, and housing assistance when deciding permanent legal status applications.
Private School Growth Outpaces Oversight as Voucher Programs Expand to 30 States
ProPublica investigation found that at least 1,500 more private schools operate today than five years ago, with many operating without the same accountability standards applied to public schools.
FBI Investigating After ICE Headquarters in Phoenix Riddled With Gunfire
No injuries reported as DHS announces 1,300% increase in assaults against ICE officers and mandates body cameras for arrest teams.
Jennifer Bos Details Behind-the-Scenes Meeting With Acting AG Todd Blanche After Senate Testimony
The Illinois Angel Mom, whose daughter was killed by an illegal alien from Mexico, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee and described her conversation with the attorney general nominee as convincing her he's committed to addressing violent crime committed by undocumented immigrants.
Hawley Expands USPS Investigation, Accuses Postmaster General of Ignoring Congressional Oversight
The Missouri Republican demands records on Alvarez & Marsal consulting contract while USPS projects $8.1 billion loss for fiscal year 2026.
VP Vance Tells Bishop Barron America Has Strayed From Community Values in Discussion About New Book
Vice president's interview with Catholic theologian Robert Barron touched on Vatican diplomacy, economic philosophy, and the role of religion in politics.