Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Former SAS Soldier Ben Roberts-Smith Returns to Court as Defendant in Criminal Case
The high-profile case marks a rare instance where evidence from a prior defamation proceeding will inform criminal prosecution over alleged wartime conduct in Afghanistan.
Trump Administration Signals Shift on Iran Policy Amid Ongoing Negotiations
Analysis suggests the president may be reconsidering approach to Persian Gulf as diplomatic efforts continue.
NASA Releases First Images From Artemis II Moon Fly-By, Including Rare Earthset and Solar Eclipse
The Orion spacecraft captured 54 minutes of totality during the lunar eclipse—far longer than the brief moments visible from Earth—as the Artemis II crew begins return journey.
GOP Fraud Crackdown in Blue States Draws Mixed Reactions Ahead of Midterms
The White House and Congress have escalated enforcement actions after a YouTuber's expose of fraudulent Medicaid providers in Minnesota went viral last year.
Mamdani Unveils New Racial Equity Plan for More Equitable Future, Prompting DOJ Review
The preliminary citywide plan establishes over 200 agency-level goals and 800 strategies to address racial disparities in housing, education and income.
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin Considers Pulling Customs from Sanctuary City Airports
The potential policy change would prevent international travel through major airports in cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Sanctuary Cities Warned To Put Americans First Or Lose Critical Airport Lifeline
The proposal could cut off international travel at major airports in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York if they refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Artemis II Crew Saw Parts of Moon Never Seen Before in Record-Breaking Flight
The four-person NASA crew surpassed Apollo 13's distance record of 248,655 miles during Monday's lunar flyby, marking the farthest human travel into space.
Supreme Court Rules Government Cannot Control What Counselors Tell Your Children
In a 6-3 decision, the Court struck down Colorado's counseling censorship law as violating the First Amendment, ruling it suppresses speech based on viewpoint.
Families Continue Moving From Blue States to Red States, Data Shows
Net migration of 370,000 married families with children from blue to red states recorded between 2019-2024, according to new Family Structure Index.