Policy & Law — Archive
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Sen. Ted Cruz Calls for Elections in Venezuela to Proceed 'Rapidly'
The Texas Republican is pressing the administration to take a harder line on Venezuelan democracy as regional oil concerns mount.
The Ever-Expanding 'Discrimination' Definition
Legal scholars and advocacy groups debate whether courts and regulators are stretching civil rights law beyond its original intent.
Bill Maher Mocks Liberals for Reaction to Lake Ontario Rename, Drawing Partisan Response
The comedian's commentary on Trump's renaming of the lake sparked debate over executive authority and what critics call selective outrage on both sides.
15 Hikers Feared Missing after Flash Flooding Hits Grand Canyon
Search and rescue operations underway at the national park after flood waters swept through the area during intense storm activity.
Republicans Focus on Transgender Issues in Competitive 2026 Campaigns, Drawing Mixed Reactions
Multiple Senate and gubernatorial races feature ads targeting Democrats over transgender athlete policies and youth medical care, with polling showing divided public opinion.
DHS Denies Reports of Torture, Beatings and Medical Neglect in ICE Detention
Department calls New York Times investigation 'another hoax' as controversy over immigration detention conditions escalates
The AI Arms Race Could Come Down to a Propaganda War
Analysts warn that as China advances in artificial intelligence, controlling the global narrative around its technology may prove as strategically important as the technology itself.
Freedom Fuel Gas Stations Sold Stolen Fuel, Lawsuit Claims
The Trump administration promoted Freedom Fuel locations last month as part of an emergency fuel initiative.
Airlines for America CEO Says Plane Ticket Prices Will Stabilize Amid High Fuel Costs
Chris Sununu said consumers are adjusting to higher fares as demand remains strong despite six months of elevated jet fuel prices following the start of the Iran conflict.
Karina Becomes a Pacific Hurricane Well Away From Land and Is Forecast to Become a Major Storm
The Category 1 hurricane, currently 880 miles west-southwest of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, is expected to strengthen over open Pacific waters.