Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
The Global Balance Has Shifted: World Leaders Assess New Geopolitical Realities
International summits and diplomatic meetings this week reflect growing consensus that economic, military, and diplomatic power is redistributing across multiple regions.
New York Imposes First-in-the-Nation Statewide Freeze on Hyperscale Data Centers
Gov. Hochul's administration will pause environmental permits for up to one year while developing a regulatory framework.
What We Uncovered About the Sexual Assault of Alice Sebold and Syracuse's Buried Rape Crisis
A ProPublica investigation found systemic failures in how police handled sexual assault cases decades ago, including a lineup that was conducted improperly and led to an innocent man spending 16 years in prison.
Federal Agents Fatally Shoot Man During ICE Operation in Biddeford, Maine
The 26-year-old Colombian man was not the intended target during the operation targeting a different individual with a final removal order, according to Sen. Angus King.
ICE Releases Details on Fatal Shooting of Colombian Man in Biddeford, Maine
Federal agents were conducting surveillance on a man with a final removal order when an officer fired during what ICE described as an attempted vehicle stop.
DHS Says ICE Officer Shot Man in Maine After Fearing for Public Safety
Federal immigration agents were conducting surveillance on an undocumented migrant's last known address when the confrontation turned fatal, according to DHS.
Lindsey Graham's Potential Senate Exit Sparks Discussion About Republican Leadership Void
The South Carolina senator has not announced retirement plans, but allies and critics are already mapping scenarios should he leave office before 2030.
Colombian National Killed by ICE Agent During Operation in Maine
The shooting marks the latest use-of-force incident involving federal immigration enforcement in a northern border state.
Sen. Ron Johnson Says He's Unsure if McConnell Hospital Photo Is Recent
The Wisconsin Republican told a host on Real America's Voice that he heard from sources the widely shared image might be older than believed.
Maine ICE Shooting: Witness Describes Fatal Incident as Second Linked to Agency This Week
The killing in Maine comes five days after a Mexican national died during an encounter with immigration officers in Texas, raising questions about use of force.