Policy & Law — Archive
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FDA Advisory Panel Weighs Peptide Restrictions on Second Day of Meeting
The committee is voting on whether to expand access to seven popular compounds despite career scientists warning that safety data remains insufficient.
Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman Admits to Sufficient Facts in June Drunken Driving Case
Steve Kerrigan, elected chair of the state party in 2023, received a year's probation and 45-day license suspension after a June traffic stop.
US Health Panel Loosens Restrictions for Controversial Peptides Popular Online
The shift in federal guidance affects access to compounds like BPC-157 and TB-500, which have gained attention through social media despite limited human clinical data.
FBI Director Patel Returns Papua Cultural Artifacts to Indonesian President Subianto
Handed over at Jakarta residence during bilateral meeting; collection includes stone axe heads and ceremonial objects from Dani, Asmat and Sentani tribes.
Lawmakers Push for AI 'Kill Switch' Legislation Following OpenAI Incident
Bipartisan group of senators introduces emergency bill requiring artificial intelligence companies to build in manual override capabilities as concerns over autonomous systems grow.
Nevada GOP Nominee Carrie Buck Sets Sights on Ousting 8-Term Democrat Dina Titus in Congressional Race
The Republican educator and former principal who flipped a blue district in 2020 is now targeting Nevada's urban Las Vegas-based 1st congressional district against an incumbent with deep ties to organized labor and the tourism industry.
Sen. Mark Kelly Says US Government Should Be More Proactive About AI Scams
The Arizona Democrat said on Meet the Press that federal agencies need stronger tools to combat artificial intelligence-enabled fraud targeting Americans.
Man Who Killed Minnesota Lawmaker Sentenced to Life in Prison After Pleading Guilty
Vance Boelter received two life sentences plus 40 years for the murders of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark; family members described lasting trauma at Thursday's hearing.
Madison Police Shoot, Kill Homeless Man With Knife, Prompting Protests
Corey Ruiz was shot Wednesday after police say he resisted arrest and injured an officer; none of the four officers wore body cameras.
Education Department Rescinds Disparate Impact Rule, a Key Tool Used to Assess School Discrimination
The move marks a significant shift in how the federal government evaluates discrimination claims against schools and universities.