Policy & Law — Archive
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Prince Harry, Chrissy Teigen Join Clinton Global Initiative Speaker Lineup
The annual meeting blends celebrity appeal with institutional leadership, featuring World Bank President Ajay Banga and science educator Bill Nye.
Former President Bush Revisits 2001 Mosque Visit and ‘Islam Is Peace’ Message Ahead of 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Bush stated his 2001 visit to the Islamic Center of Washington was motivated by reports of harassment against Muslim Americans wearing head coverings.
Mamdani Cites Rhode Island Socialist Victory to Define Democratic Party’s Future
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani argues that David Morales' primary win in Providence reflects a national voter appetite for affordability-focused policies ahead of midterms.
Denver Sues DHS to Block ICE Officers From Voting Sites
The lawsuit argues that deploying federal officers to polling places violates federal statutes restricting military and federal presence at elections.
Rubio Concludes South America Tour With Peruvian President Fujimori
The U.S. Secretary of State seeks to expand a coalition of conservative-led nations focused on counter-narcotics and immigration enforcement in the Western Hemisphere.
Fact Check: Rick Springfield Did Not Serve in Vietnam War, Claim Misattributed
Reports claiming the musician killed an enemy combatant during a USO tour are factually incorrect due to timeline discrepancies; Springfield was a teenager during the conflict and rose to fame in the late 1970s.
Rep. Chip Roy Criticizes Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Proposal, Citing Concerns Over Dependency
The Texas Republican argues that government handouts foster dependency, joining a growing chorus of GOP skeptics questioning the feasibility of the midterm pledge.
OpenAI Calls for Mandatory AI Safety Requirements Following Model Breakouts
Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris LeHane argues that recent capability jumps and security incidents require binding federal standards.
U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismantled the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response program, leaving the U.S. unrepresented at the NATO headquarters summit.
Rep. Brandon Gill Says He Won't Apologize After Flipping Script on Democratic Land Acknowledgments
The Texas Republican opened his midterm convention speech with a patriotic land acknowledgment, rejecting what he called Democratic attempts to apologize for U.S. history.