Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Kagan Denies Surrogate's Emergency Bid in High-Profile Custody Fight
Justice Kagan declined to intervene in McKenna West's challenge to a California parentage judgment, leaving lower court rulings intact.
Noncitizen Granted Green Card Under Biden Pleads Guilty to Illegally Voting in 2024 Election
Evelyn Miller, a lawful permanent resident from the Philippines, registered to vote just weeks before the election and faces sentencing in December.
Gov. Greg Abbott Broadens Moratorium on Data Center Approvals to Include Environmental Permits
The expansion halts new construction by pausing environmental permits, citing concerns over grid stability and local resource strain.
Carville Says Piker ‘Not a Democrat’: ‘Don’t Use Our Name’
Democratic strategist James Carville publicly distanced the party from left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, asserting that Piker does not represent Democratic values.
Vance-Led Task Force to Remove 750,000 ACA Enrollees Citing Fraud
The administration states the cancellations will save $2.2 billion in taxpayer funds, while critics warn of coverage loss for eligible individuals.
Hurricane Polo Intensifies to Category 5 Off Mexico; Atlantic Season Sets Record for Delayed Hurricane Formation
Polo's 160 mph winds skirt the Mexican coast while El Niño conditions contribute to the longest start to a hurricane season without an Atlantic storm.
Princeton Falls From Top Spot on US News Rankings for First Time in 15 Years
MIT takes the number one position, ending Princeton's long-standing dominance of the national university rankings.
Vance, Oz to Announce Crackdown on Alleged ACA Exchange Fraud
The administration plans to cancel subsidy payments tied to 760,000 accounts it says are fraudulent, unauthorized, or otherwise ineligible.
Stewart Criticizes Trump’s Ban on Three Media Outlets, Calling It an 'Authoritarian Crackdown'
The Daily Show host argued the exclusion of CNN, Politico, and MS NOW does not address economic issues like fuel prices or job performance.
O’Reilly Warns GOP Cannot Survive Voter Anger Over Spending and Affordability
The commentator cited concerns about Iran war costs and rising grocery prices as key risks for Republican candidates in the 2026 midterms.