Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Concrete Plant Expansion Sparks Environmental Justice Debate in Detroit
Crown Enterprises, owned by the Moroun family, acquired 160 lots and built a concrete-mixing plant in Cadillac Heights after a city land-swap deal.
Marriage Used to Be a Glide Path to Citizenship. Now There Are More Speed Bumps
The Trump administration has implemented stricter scrutiny of marriage-based green card applications, adding new interview requirements and documentation standards.
Democrats And Republicans Pitch Different Visions of America on July 4th
The holiday produced competing messages from party leaders as Democrats emphasized democracy and rights while Republicans focused on economic strength and sovereignty.
Burgum Defends Reflecting Pool Restoration in Heated CNN Interview Over Vandalism Claims
The $14.8 million project fixed chronic leaks but faced scrutiny after algae blooms and debris surfaced, prompting debate over construction quality versus criminal damage.
Demonstrators in White Supremacist Attire Protest on Capitol Hill During Independence Day Weekend
Patriot Front members wearing tan caps, white masks and carrying Confederate flags marched through Eastern Market neighborhood Saturday morning.
Belgium Probes Possible Museum Damage From U.S. July 4th Fireworks in Brussels
Belgian authorities say fireworks debris was found on the roof of a historic museum building, while the U.S. ambassador insists the park was left immaculate after his €5 million celebration.
Kentucky, Rhode Island Towns Highlight July 4th Celebrations Without Political Conversations
Somerset, Ky., and Bristol, R.I., two towns with fewer than 35,000 combined residents according to the 2020 Census, emphasized unity during the country's 250th birthday celebrations.
National Guard Members Patrolling Memphis Fatally Shoot Man During Pursuit, Police Say
The fatal shooting of Tyrin Johnson, 20, by federal troops deployed to combat crime raises questions about the Trump administration's urban intervention strategy.
NCAA President Charlie Baker Says Walking Away From Protect College Sports Act Would Be a 'Mistake'
The legislation aims to establish a national framework for college sports governance amid ongoing debates over athlete compensation and the expanding sports gaming industry.
White House Launches Campaign to Reinstate Balogun After Red Card Suspension
The four-day effort involved Oval Office calls, senior U.S. Soccer officials and legal maneuvering that reached FIFA's headquarters in Zurich.