Policy & Law — Archive
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Virginia Democrats Split on DOJ Investigation of Soros-Backed Prosecutor Over Plea Deals
The Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney has received more than $600,000 from George Soros-backed PACs amid scrutiny over repeat offender cases.
Marriage Naming Conventions Spark Cultural Debate Over Identity vs. Unity
The conversation around whether wives should take husbands' surnames reflects deeper tensions in how Americans view gender roles and marital partnership.
DIGNIDAD Act Sparks Debate Over Administrative Capacity and Fraud Risks in Immigration Overhaul
The bipartisan bill could draw up to 10 million applicants, raising questions about whether U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services can handle the surge without compromising integrity.
Redistricting Forces Two California Republican Incumbents Into Same Primary Race
Reps. Ken Calvert and Young Kim, both Republicans, must face each other in June after Democratic-led redistricting combined their Southern California districts into one seat.
Kamala Harris Tells Donors DNC Should Release Its 2024 Campaign Autopsy Report
The former vice president's private remarks contrast with her lack of direct outreach to DNC Chairman Ken Martin, who has kept the postmortem under wraps despite promising transparency.
NAACP Files Emergency Petition to Block Tennessee's New Redistricting Plan
The civil rights organization argues the GOP-drawn map violates the state constitution by dismantling the state's only majority-Black congressional district.
Illegal Trucker Cases Fuel GOP Push to Crack Down on CDL Mills as Dems Largely Silent
Pennsylvania Republicans are advancing legislation targeting foreign nationals who obtained commercial driver's licenses, while Democratic lawmakers have largely declined to comment.
USPS Proposes Rule to Allow Handgun Shipments Through Mail System
The Trump administration rule would reverse a 1927 ban on mailing concealable firearms, drawing praise from the NRA and opposition from two dozen state attorneys general.
Shipping Firms Face Rising Costs and Uncertainty as Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked
More than 1,550 vessels with approximately 22,500 mariners remain stranded in the Persian Gulf as insurance costs surge and diplomatic efforts continue.
Tennessee Joins Southern Push to Redistricting in Favor of the GOP
The state's new maps divide Memphis into three districts, giving Republicans a potential path to flip the one Democratic-held seat among Tennessee's nine congressional seats.