Policy & Law — Archive
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Cornyn's Defeat and the Remaking of the GOP
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated three-term Senator John Cornyn by 30 points in Tuesday's Republican primary, ending what would have been a 35-year Senate career.
Vice President JD Vance Delivers U.S. Air Force Academy Commencement Address, Warns Against Outsourcing Moral Decisions to Machines
Vance told graduates at the Colorado Springs ceremony that technology is evolving faster than military institutions have been accustomed to and endorsed Pope Leo XIV's recent message on AI ethics in warfare.
Police Investigate Motive in Fatal Attack Outside Man's Trump-Themed Home
San Diego County prosecutors are reviewing whether to amend charges against a Navy veteran accused in the killing of Kerry Sheron, whose Escondido home displayed pro-Trump signs for years.
Ohio Pastor-Turned-Lawmaker Pushes Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act in Senate
The bill, which has passed the House, would require schools to teach the positive impact of Judeo-Christian values on U.S. history.
Hepatitis B Drug May Offer Functional Cure for Some Patients, Study Finds
The experimental drug bepirovirsen achieved remission in about 20% of patients who stopped all treatment, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Police Respond to Swatting Call at Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Virginia Home
Fairfax County officers determined the threat was fictitious after coordinating with Supreme Court Police; incident follows years of heightened security concerns for conservative justices.
Anthropic Reaches $965B Valuation in Funding Round, Surpassing OpenAI
The AI startup raised $65 billion from investors as both companies prepare for potential public offerings this year.
New York City Mayor Mamdani Launches Government Efficiency Commission Modeled After DOGE
The commission, chaired by former Soros Foundation president Patrick Gaspard, will hold 10 public hearings across the city's five boroughs before proposals go to voters in November.
Milli Vanilli and Morris Day Say They Won't Perform at Trump-Linked Freedom 250's DC Shows
The performers were listed among the first wave announced for 'The Great American State Fair' on the National Mall, but both artists say they were never asked to participate.
Democratic Senators Propose Tax Exemption for Workers Below Living Wage Threshold
The Working Americans' Tax Cut Act would exempt workers earning up to $46,000 from federal income tax, funded by higher earners.