Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Education Department to Relocate Headquarters as Part of Trump Administration's Agency Dismantling
The agency, 70% vacant after mass layoffs, will move to smaller Washington office in August while Energy Department assumes lease.
Judge Blocks Pentagon's Supply Chain Risk Designation for Anthropic
U.S. District Judge Rita Lin blocked the designation as First Amendment retaliation, pausing her ruling for a week to allow an appeal.
Judge Weighs Whether Venezuela Can Pay Maduro's Legal Costs in US Drug Trafficking Case
The judge questioned why the prosecution's argument for blocking defense funds still stands given warming US-Venezuela relations since Maduro's January capture.
Spanish Court Clears Euthanasia for Woman Taken From Family as Teen, Sparking Debate
Noelia Castillo Ramos, 25, was euthanized at a Barcelona hospital after the state took custody of her at age 13; the case has drawn international attention.
Trump Orders TSA Paid as Congress Stays Stalemated
Executive action comes as lawmakers remain deadlocked on federal funding, raising questions about constitutional authority.
Vance Says Biden Administration Turned Off Anti-Fraud Protections, Debuts New Task Force with Focus on Somali Schemes
The vice president led the first meeting of Trump's anti-fraud task force, claiming the prior administration disabled verification systems for federal benefits.
Stanford Student Tells Congress CCP Targeted Her With Transnational Repression Campaign
Elsa Johnson, a Stanford junior and editor of the Stanford Review, testified that Chinese state operatives monitored her and her family on American soil.
Google Started Rewriting News Headlines, Publishers Say It's Setting a Dangerous Precedent
The tech giant's new AI-driven headline modifications have sparked concern among news outlets about control over editorial content.
The Liberal Patriot Closes Its Doors
Center-left publication ends operations amid shifting media landscape and challenges for progressive outlets.
Ted Cruz Says Democrats Risking American Lives with DHS Shutdown
Senate funding lapse for Department of Homeland Security hits 40 days as Democrats demand ICE operational reforms.