Policy & Law — Archive
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Supreme Court Ruling Proves Federal Reserve Is Unique Agency, Lisa Cook's Lawyer Says
The 5-4 decision blocks President Trump from removing Cook as a Fed governor, marking the first time the court has ruled on the Fed's structural independence.
Louisiana Supreme Court Frees Death Row Prisoner, Calling Evidence Against Him "Scientifically Indefensible"
Jimmie Duncan spent nearly three decades behind bars after a 1998 conviction based on bite mark analysis that courts now say was junk science.
Ex-FTC Commissioner Calls on Congress to Reassert Authority After SCOTUS Ruling
The 6-3 decision expanded presidential power over independent agencies and overturned 91 years of legal precedent established in Humphrey's Executor v. United States.
More Than 100 Deportees Missing After Earthquakes Strike Hours After U.S. Flights Arrive in Venezuela
Venezuelan government reports more than 1,700 dead as survivors describe escaping rubble while ICE confirms no immediate response to inquiries about those aboard the deportation flights.
Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Democratic Redistricting Ballot Measures
Court rules three initiatives violated the state constitution's single-subject requirement, blocking mid-decade redistricting efforts.
PBS Launches New Series Exploring American History Milestones for Nation's 250th Anniversary
Judy Woodruff hosts six-episode journey examining stories behind America's defining moments, from suffrage to civil rights to economic transformation.
Comcast Announces Plan to Split Into Two Companies, Spinoff NBCUniversal and Sky
The separation would create a standalone media company for NBCUniversal and Sky while keeping broadband, wireless and business services under the original Comcast brand.
What to Know About the Newsom-Linked Charities Reportedly Caught in DOJ's Sights
Federal investigators are examining two nonprofits connected to California first lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom, including one that received $4.3 million routed through California's 'behest' donation system.
Former Fed Chairs, Treasury Secretaries File Rare Brief in Lisa Cook Supreme Court Case
All living former central bank leaders — Greenspan, Bernanke, and Yellen — signed an amicus brief warning that expanding presidential control over the Fed could undermine confidence in U.S. monetary policy.
Pastor Among Dozens Killed in Overnight Attack on Nigerian Village, Authorities Say
The assault in Plateau State's Bokkos County left at least 28 dead and telecom services disabled as gunmen moved through the community, according to residents and Christian advocacy groups.