Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
En Banc Fifth Circuit Rejects Claims That Jackson, MS Water Crisis Violated Constitutional Rights
The court ruled that the infrastructure failures in Jackson did not constitute a violation of the 14th Amendment's Due Process or Equal Protection clauses.
Ballots Discounted for Late Postmarks Surged in Washington and Oregon After USPS Changes
State election officials report a significant increase in rejected mail-in ballots due to postal delays, raising concerns about voter access in states with strict postmark deadlines.
SCOTUS Rejects Missouri GOP Bid to Use Revised Congressional Map in Midterms
Justice Kavanaugh’s denial leaves the 2022 district boundaries in place for the November general election, blocking a map intended to flip a Kansas City seat.
Supreme Court Rejects Missouri Push to Use New Republican-Drawn House Map in November
The decision upholds a state court ruling that citizen petitions suspended the new districts, forcing voters to choose between old and new maps via Proposition A.
Kavanaugh Declines to Lift Block on Missouri’s New Congressional Map
The decision forces Missouri to use its existing 6-2 GOP-favored map for the November general election, denying Republicans a potential seat pickup.
Mamdani Releases 170,000 Pages of 9/11 Records Questioning Ground Zero Air Safety Claims
Documents reveal asbestos levels at Stuyvesant High School were approximately 500 times higher than federal cleanup benchmarks.
Mount Sinai Halts Minor Transgender Procedures After DOJ Settlement
The New York hospital agreed to a monetary penalty and a $2 million fund for patients harmed by prior treatments, joining other major institutions in ending these services for minors.
OpenAI Solves 90-Year-Old Mathematical Problem in 88 Hours
The artificial intelligence model identified a solution to a longstanding conjecture, sparking debate over the role of AI in pure mathematics.
Eiffel Tower Closes After Female Staff Protest Replacement for Hindu Delegation Visit
Paris officials launch investigation after union reports women were asked to leave posts to accommodate BAPS group, which later apologized.
Gov. Hochul Backs Mayor Mamdani After Giuliani Criticizes 9/11 Ceremony Attendance
The governor emphasized unity over division as former Mayor Giuliani questioned the current mayor's role in the 25th anniversary commemoration.