Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Americans Hate Taxes: The 250-Year Battle for Your Wallet
From the Whiskey Rebellion to modern antitax pledges, Americans have a long history of resisting taxation.
One Suspect Arrested in Mall of Louisiana Shooting, Another Remains at Large
Martha Odom, a high school senior, was killed and five others injured in the Baton Rouge mall shooting that authorities say stemmed from a dispute between two groups.
One Police Officer Killed and Another Critically Injured in Chicago Hospital Shooting, Officials Say
The shooting occurred at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital where officers were guarding a suspect brought for medical observation.
Viral TikTok Video of Pregnant Woman Playing ABBA Near Bump Sparks Debate Over Parental Influence on Sexuality
The video has amassed 4.3 million views and drawn both praise from supporters of LGBTQ+ acceptance and criticism from conservatives who call the practice harmful.
North Carolina Principal Tells Female Students to 'Go Somewhere Else' If Uncomfortable With Trans Student in Bathrooms
Cox Mill High School junior told the school board that administrators ignored months of complaints about a male student using girls' facilities, and the principal called addressing the issue 'too political.'
What to Know If Your Flight Is Canceled as Jet Fuel Costs Rise
Airlines are cutting thousands of flights due to fuel supply strains, leaving travelers to navigate a patchwork of passenger protections that vary significantly by country and region.
DOJ Wants Shield From State Bar Oversight, Drawing Criticism From Watchdogs
The proposed rule would let the attorney general review bar complaints against federal prosecutors before state investigators act.
Affordability Emerges as Key Midterm Battleground as Both Parties Seek Political Advantage
With inflation and cost-of-living concerns dominating voter priorities, Republicans and Democrats are racing to define who can best address household budget pressures heading into November.
ICE Arrests Drop Nearly 12% Following Minneapolis Killings
The decline follows the deaths of two American citizens during immigration enforcement operations and the subsequent dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Ilhan Omar Faces Financial Scrutiny as Husband's Winery Closes Abruptly
The Santa Rosa winery, co-owned by Tim Mynett, shut down April 4 following inquiries from House Oversight Committee into the congresswoman's financial disclosures.