Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Lawmakers Make Case for Artemis Program as Next Chapter of American Space Leadership
Congressional supporters point to $10 billion in NASA funding and Chinese competition as justification for renewed lunar exploration efforts.
READ IT: Grover Cleveland's Speech the Day Lady Liberty Was Dedicated
The 22nd president's October 1886 address at New York Harbor celebrated Franco-American friendship and framed liberty as America's defining export to the world.
Conservative Lawmakers, Writers And Historians Share Their Picks For Overlooked Founding Fathers As Nation Marks 250th Anniversary
Speakers cite figures who shaped congressional procedure, financed the Revolution, and influenced foundational documents beyond the well-known founders.
America Marks Its 250th Anniversary Amid Extreme Heat and Political Division
President Trump delivered a Mount Rushmore address warning of communist threats while celebrations across the country adjusted for triple-digit temperatures affecting millions.
Child Drowning Deaths Rise for Fifth Straight Year as Doctors Push for Prevention Measures
The number of children who drowned rose from 756 in 2019 to 865 in 2024, prompting renewed calls for swimming lessons, pool safety regulations and constant adult supervision.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Skips World Cup Matches, Citing Superstition
The conservative former central banker, who declared national holidays after Paraguay's victories, says he prefers watching from home to avoid jinxing the team.
Pope Leo XIV Marks July 4 by Praying in Lampedusa for Migrants Who Died Seeking Freedom and Prosperity
The first U.S.-born pope chose American Independence Day to visit Europe's primary migration entry point, sending a symbolic message about Christian obligations toward immigrants.
Former Presidents Reflect on America at 250: 'Constant Work in Progress'
Four ex-commanders in chief — Biden, Obama, Clinton and Bush — issued statements Saturday marking the nation's semiquincentennial with messages about perseverance and unfinished work.
Patriot Front Members March on Capitol Hill During July 4th Celebrations
The white supremacist group demonstrated in Eastern Market and near Union Station as thousands gathered for the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
Canada's Men's National Soccer Team Plays First-Ever World Cup Knockout Match
The game against Morocco in Houston coincides with Calgary Stampede, where politicians weigh attending rodeo events versus government-hosted watch parties.