Policy & Law — Archive
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Comey Says He Never Considered Asking Biden for Preemptive Pardon
The former FBI director said he would not have accepted a pardon, citing Supreme Court precedent that accepting one implies guilt.
Warren, Rick Scott Introduce Bill to Ban Former Members of Congress From Lobbying
The bipartisan legislation would replace current cooling-off periods with a lifetime ban and impose criminal penalties including up to five years imprisonment for knowing violations.
Parent's Universal Studios Chaperone Experience Sparks Debate Over Modern Parenting Styles
Conservative commentator Elisha Krauss describes her strict chaperoning rules and argues that social awareness has declined since the pandemic, prompting discussion about parental authority in public spaces.
Commentary on Youth Behavior Sparks Broader Debate Over Parenting Norms
Elisha Krauss's account of chaperoning a school choir trip has ignited discussion about social media's impact on children and differing approaches to discipline.
Yale Professor Samuel Moyn's Book on Intergenerational Policy Sparks Debate Over Aging Americans' Rights
Moyn argues for mandatory retirement and wealth transfer policies, while critics call them discriminatory age-based measures.
U.S.-Indonesia Defense Pact Gives America Foothold at World's Key Maritime Chokepoint
The Major Defense Cooperation Partnership, signed April 13, grants U.S. access to airspace and strengthens ties near the Strait of Malacca through which nearly a third of global maritime oil traffic flows.
Keisha Lance Bottoms' Primary Lead Is Making Some Georgia Democrats Uneasy
The Atlanta ex-mayor dominates polling in the Democratic gubernatorial race, but strategists warn her city record could doom party hopes of flipping the governorship for first time in 20 years.
Poll: Democrats Would Trade Black Voting Power for More House Seats
A 45% plurality of Harris voters say Democrats must counter GOP redistricting even if it means reducing majority-minority districts, according to a new POLITICO Survey.
Vance Is Set to Speak in Maine About Fraud Investigations Ahead of Primary Election
The vice president's visit comes as Maine voters prepare to select candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and the U.S. House on June 9.
Trump and Xi's Initial Meeting Reveals Dueling Priorities
Xi pressed on Taiwan while Trump focused on trade, bringing nearly 20 U.S. executives to Beijing summit.