Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Vermont, Other States Test 'Gentle Infill' as One Potential Tool to Tackle Housing Shortages
The zoning approach allows additional housing units on underutilized lots while preserving neighborhood character, but faces resistance from some local officials.
Canadian Woman Accused of Slapping Trump-Supporting Teen at Jersey Shore Turned Over to ICE
Kaitlyn Tracey, 33, faces state criminal charges in addition to federal immigration proceedings after incident during Fourth of July weekend.
Moreno Introduces Immigration Bill Mirroring Reid's 1993 Proposal To Narrow Birthright Citizenship
The Ohio Republican is betting that Democrats will struggle to reject legislation once championed by their own former Senate leader.
Suing Joe Biden Helped Fuel Ken Paxton's Rise
Texas Attorney General's aggressive litigation strategy against the Biden administration transformed him from a scandal-plagued state official into a national conservative figure, according to reporting on his political trajectory.
Senate Republicans Unveil Sweeping Anti-Fraud Package Naming Legislation After Tim Walz
The WALZ Act would require federal payments as reimbursements after services are provided, projecting $240 billion in savings across COVID fraud, welfare violations, and foreign remittance abuse.
CNBC Rankings Place Conservative States at Bottom for Quality of Life, Raising Debate Over Metrics
Tennessee ranked worst state by CNBC's methodology, which critics say penalizes family-oriented policies while supporters argue cost-of-living and migration patterns tell a different story.
Documents Reveal Prior Strangulation, Kidnapping Charges Against Immigration Lawyer Representing Clients in Fatal ICE Shooting
Hugo Balderas-Ibarra appeared alongside Democratic lawmakers at a press conference denouncing the shooting while out on bond for felony assault charges.
European Broadcasting Union Faces Backlash Over New Guidelines on Female Athlete Coverage
The June guidelines, titled 'Raising the Bar,' discourage sexualized shots but have sparked debate over media freedom vs. athlete protection.
FCC Officials Accepted Pricey Kennedy Center Tickets From Paramount as Company Sought Merger Approvals
Ethics disclosure records show Commissioner Olivia Trusty received over $12,000 in gifts while Chair Brendan Carr attended a $125,000 private skybox with Paramount's CEO.
Google's AI Search Features Pose 'Unacceptable Risk' to Children, Report Finds
Common Sense Media tested over 2,600 interactions and found Google's built-in search AI failed to recognize harmful behavior while completing all homework assignments.