Policy & Law — Archive
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Early Approval Ratings Drop Sparks Debate Over Campaign vs. Governing Style
The Democratic governor's approval ratings have declined within months of taking office, with supporters and critics offering contrasting explanations for the shift.
Nebraska Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Woman Who Abducted Child From Walmart
Noemi Guzman, 31, was fatally shot after allegedly kidnapping a three-year-old boy and cutting his cheek; she had a history of mental illness including a prior finding of not criminally responsible.
Border Czar Homan Responds to Pope Leo's Immigration Criticism
Homan, a lifelong Catholic, says Vatican leaders do not understand that illegal immigration is not a victimless crime.
Legal Experts Question Whether Trump Can Preemptively Pardon Aides for Future Crimes
White House dismisses report as joke while constitutional scholars warn broad immunity doctrine enables unprecedented abuse of pardon power.
House Republicans Demand Answers From ActBlue Over Subpoena Compliance in Foreign Donation Probe
Three GOP committee chairs gave the Democratic fundraising platform until April 28 to produce internal documents they say were withheld from a yearlong investigation.
DHS Employee Murdered While Walking Dog; Suspect Naturalized Under Biden Administration
Georgia killing of Lauren Bullis, 40, sparks debate over citizenship vetting as suspect faces murder charges.
Documents Show Migrant Accused of Killing Loyola Student Was Flagged as Flight Risk Before Release
Internal Border Patrol records released by House Judiciary Committee reveal Venezuelan migrant had no valid asylum claim and was released due to lack of space.
DOJ Sues Connecticut, New Haven Over Sanctuary Policies, Citing 'Open Defiance'
The lawsuit marks the latest DOJ effort to target sanctuary policies, following a federal judge's rejection of similar claims against Colorado and Denver.
GOP Billionaire Rick Jackson Spends $50 Million on Georgia Governor Race, Reshaping GOP Primary
The health care executive's massive ad buy has made him a frontrunner, alarming fellow Republicans who fear his spending is drowning out down-ballot candidates.
How Congress' Workplace Culture Made Accountability Elusive
Congress lagged decades behind the private sector in adopting workplace protections, a delay that critics say allowed systemic accountability gaps to persist.