Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Journalist Documents Discrepancies Between Scientology Museum Narrative and Historical Records
A tour of the L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition reveals claims about Hubbard's military service and scouting achievements that contradict established biographical data.
GOP Women Sound Alarm as Clancy Backlash Revives Calls to Repeal the 19th Amendment
Political strategist Mehek Cooke warns online rhetoric could alienate female voters ahead of midterm elections.
Op-Ed: $100,000 Sticker Price Says Very Little About Real Cost of College
A new analysis argues that headline tuition figures obscure net price, aid distribution, and long-term value for students.
Analysts Debate Naming Islamist Ideology in Post-9/11 Discourse
Commentary argues that distinguishing political Islamism from the Muslim faith is essential for defending liberal democratic principles.
Bipartisan Support Emerges for Expanded Child Care Monetary Support
Lawmakers from both parties cite economic necessity and workforce participation as drivers for increased federal funding, though mechanisms for distribution remain under debate.
Canadian Woman Escapes ISIS Captivity, Becomes Key Informant for Counter-Terrorism Efforts
The survivor’s intelligence gathering aided in the rescue of other captives, highlighting the complex roles of Westerners in conflict zones.
Sheriff Deputies Respond to Uninvited Woman at Kamala Harris' Malibu Property
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department increased patrols after the woman returned to the site twice; neither Harris nor Emhoff were home during the incident.
NY Governor’s Pardon Renders Supreme Court Immigration Detention Case Moot
Gov. Kathy Hochul pardoned a lawfully present Dominican citizen with an assault conviction, ending the Trump administration's appeal in Genalo v. Black.
Minnesota Churches Face Legal Battles Over ICE Surveillance and Worship Disruptions
Federal agents allegedly conducted undercover surveillance at a Minneapolis Baptist church, while over three dozen protesters face charges for interrupting services at a St. Paul church where an ICE official serves as pastor.
Trump Comments on United Ireland May Have Targeted Audience Across the Atlantic
President Trump's remarks on Irish reunification sparked debate over whether they were intended for domestic U.S. political consumption rather than diplomatic engagement.