Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
March for Democracy Planned for Anniversary of Historic MLK-Led 1963 Washington March
Organizers aim to draw hundreds of thousands to the National Mall on August 28 to mark the 63rd anniversary of the original civil rights gathering.
Immigration Lawyer Representing Migrants in ICE Shooting Case Faces His Own Criminal Charges
Hugo Balderas-Ibarra was indicted on felony assault charges while representing two men whose van driver was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston.
'The Trojan Teddy Bear': The Promise and Peril of Childhood in the Age of AI
As connected toys and AI-powered devices become more common in children's lives, policymakers weigh privacy protections against innovation concerns.
Maine's Hybrid Nomination System Draws Bipartisan Attention as Reform Model
The state's approach to combining traditional and ranked-choice voting in primary elections is being studied by other states seeking ways to reduce polarization.
Diplomats Gather for Bastille Day Watch Party in Brussels as France Falls to Spain in World Cup Semifinal
The French embassy's celebration drew EU and Spanish officials who witnessed their hosts' team concede two goals during the semifinal match.
Mikie Sherrill Confronts FIFA Over MetLife Stadium Grass Sales to World Cup Fans
The New Jersey governor's office argues state taxpayers who subsidized the pitch should receive proceeds from FIFA's planned $450 sod sales.
"Miracle on the Hudson" Pilot Captain Sully Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis
The former US Airways captain who safely landed Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009 announced his diagnosis at age 70, saying he wants to use his platform for advocacy.
Rubio to Host Economic Diplomacy Meeting as State Department Reshapes Foreign Policy Priorities
The first EDAG meeting in two years brings together federal agency leaders to coordinate economic statecraft and advance American leadership in AI.
Jack Smith's Trump Investigation Swept up Texts From 44 Lawmakers, Bypassing Review Process
Senate Republicans allege Special Counsel Jack Smith violated the Constitution's Speech & Debate Clause by obtaining and reviewing text messages from nearly four dozen members of Congress without proper protocol.
Gov. Kathy Hochul Orders Election Year Pause on New Large-Scale Data Centers to Power AI in NY
The one-year moratorium blocks air permits for hyperscale data facilities seeking to connect to the state's electrical grid, a move critics say could slow AI development while supporters argue it protects grid stability.