Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Parents Push Congress to Act on Kids Online Safety After Juries Find Meta and YouTube Liable for Harm
Roughly 70 parents traveled to Capitol Hill this week advocating for the Kids Online Safety Act following landmark jury verdicts against Meta and Google.
Serial Thief Who Stole Kristi Noem's Handbag Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Mario Bustamante Leiva, a 50-year-old Chilean national, stole $3,000 in cash and sensitive documents including Noem's DHS access badge from a Washington DC restaurant.
US Has Long History of Reshaping Voting Districts for Political Gain, Raising Legal Questions
From colonial-era gerrymandering to modern litigation, both major parties have sought electoral advantage through redistricting.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan Departing Administration Effective Immediately
Pentagon announces departure of latest high-ranking military leader as Trump administration continues leadership shakeup amid Middle East tensions.
Incomes Outpacing Rent Hikes for First Time in Years, Zillow Finds
Typical household has $193 more per month as rent growth slows to 1.8 percent, the slowest annual pace since 2020.
Johnson Faces Pressure From All Sides as Funding to Pay DHS Workers Dwindles
DHS Secretary warns money to pay employees will run out by first week of May, as House Republicans debate sequencing of funding bills
Manhattan DA's Office Employee Charged With Sexual Abuse After Alleged Incident on Queens Subway
Tauhid Dewan, a senior investigative analyst at the Manhattan DA's office for nearly four years, faces multiple charges including forcible touching and third-degree sexual abuse.
SPLC Revenue Doubled After Charlottesville Rally as DOJ Alleges Informant Ties
The Southern Poverty Law Center's revenue grew from $51 million in 2016 to $133 million by October 2017, following the deadly Unite the Right rally that left one woman dead.
Former Missouri Lawmaker Wins Back $22,500 Seized After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Cole County judge ruled the Missouri House lacked authority to deduct salary for investigation costs, saying rules could not be changed after the fact.
Four House Members Face Pressure to Resign or Expel in Rare Congressional Trend
The unusual clustering of embattled lawmakers has sparked debate over party discipline and ethical standards in Congress.