Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Oil Prices Spike Again Following Latest Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. crude rose 6.4% to $87.88 per barrel as Iran reversed its decision to reopen the vital shipping lane, prolonging an eight-week conflict that has pushed gas prices above $4.
ICE Seeks Detention of Venezuelan National in Houston Sledgehammer Murder Case
Houston City Council votes to limit ICE cooperation as Governor Abbott threatens $110 million funding cut over policy change.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Catholic Objection to Colorado Preschool Program
The Archdiocese of Denver argues a nondiscrimination provision conflicts with religious doctrine, setting up potential expansion of religious exemptions.
On 4/20, Democrats Urged to Lead on Cannabis Legalization as Polls Show Broad Support
Polls show 70% of Americans support legal cannabis, yet Democrats have not fully capitalized on the issue despite decades of advocacy.
Yale Committee Finds Self-Censorship and Political Bias Eroding Public Trust in Higher Education
After a year-long review, Yale's presidential committee identified institutional practices as key factors behind declining confidence in universities.
Allie Beth Stuckey, David French Debate Biblical Truth vs. Empathy in Heated Podcast Exchange
The Relatable podcast debate covered toxic empathy, gender ideology and pronouns, and French's vote for Kamala Harris, highlighting divisions within evangelical Christianity.
Former Aide Suing Eric Adams Joins Mamdani Administration as Deputy Mayor Chief of Staff
Hassan Naveed, who was fired as NYC hate crimes prevention chief in 2024 and is suing Adams over religious discrimination allegations, returns to City Hall under the new mayor.
Army Veteran Identified in Shreveport Shooting That Killed Eight Children
Shamar Elkins, 31, shot ten people across three homes before being killed by police during a carjacking attempt.
It's No Mystery, Spanberger Lied About Everything
Virginia Democrat faces criticism over alleged misrepresentations as political adversaries demand accountability.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Agrees to Sell $21M Private Jet Following Outcry
The Bombardier Challenger 650, purchased for official travel including tariff advocacy in the US, will be sold after critics called it a 'gravy plane.'