Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Health Insurers' $1.7 Trillion Revenue Sparks Concern Over Industry Power
Physician-Legislator Greg Murphy Argues Seven Largest For-Profit Health Insurance Conglomerates Are Taking Nearly $2 Trillion Annually From Americans
Mullin Defends Tying Election Security Requirements to Counterterrorism Funding
The move links FEMA grants traditionally used for terror attack preparedness to new election security mandates for states.
CNBC's Annual List of 'Worst States' Features Only Red States, Sparking Partisan Debate Over Methodology
The rankings drew criticism from conservative commentators who argue the cable network cherry-picked metrics favoring traditionally Democratic-voting states.
Lindsey Graham Died With Modest Net Worth Despite 31 Years in Senate
The South Carolina Republican ranked 294th out of 535 voting members of Congress in wealth, with estimates ranging from $600,000 to $2.2 million.
How a Little-Known Court Decision Created the Modern Super PAC System
The 2010 SpeechNow.org v. FEC ruling went largely unreported while enabling billions in political spending, including Elon Musk's reported $277 million contribution to Trump-aligned groups.
Senate Committee Debates Reforms to Social Safety Net Benefit Cliffs
A bipartisan panel discussed whether giving states more control over welfare phase-outs could address a decades-old barrier to upward mobility.
That Viral Produce-Washing Hack May Be Doing More Harm Than Good
Food safety experts say commercial produce washes lack strong evidence, while home remedies like vinegar and baking soda show mixed results in removing pesticides.
Exposed Documents Reveal Why Tim Walz Board Awarded Repeat Child Rapist Pardon
The Minnesota Clemency Review Commission voted 4-2 to recommend clemency for Tue Lue Vang, citing immigration concerns and victim support.
Far-Left Insurgent Candidates Challenge Democratic Establishment Across Multiple 2026 Primary Races
The DSA and allied progressive groups have backed at least 39 candidates this cycle, with several high-profile upsets reshaping the Democratic Party's electoral landscape in deep-blue districts.
Ontario Surrogacy Dispute Highlights International Divide on Reproductive Arrangements
A legal battle over a surrogate mother's refusal to terminate a pregnancy at 22 weeks has reignited debate over surrogacy regulations, with the U.S. and Canada facing criticism for permitting commercial arrangements.