Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
FTC Proposal Would Require Retailers to Be Transparent About Personalized Pricing
The policy would mandate that businesses disclose when they use customer data to set individual prices and explain what information factors into those decisions.
Study: Flight Attendants and Pilots Face Highest Risk of Dying From Radiation-Related Cancers
Research analyzing 12 million death certificates found aircrews face significantly elevated odds of dying from radiation-linked cancers, with no federal monitoring requirements currently in place.
L.A. Mayor Bass Can Use Taxpayer Dollars for Re-election Under City Matching Funds Program
The Super Match Program, overhauled in 2019, matches qualified donations at a six-to-one ratio using public funds.
Soros-Backed Prosecutor Criticized After Accused Killer Granted Passport, Fled U.S.
Abdulloi Doniyor Toshpulodzoda, found not guilty by reason of insanity in a landlord's killing, obtained travel documentation and departed via Dulles Airport to Tajikistan.
Karen Bass Faces Scrutiny After Viral Video Explains LA's Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Donation Match Program
The 6-to-1 matching system, in place since 1990 and expanded in 2019, allows qualified mayoral candidates to turn small donations into significantly larger campaign contributions using public funds.
De Blasio Says DSA Is 'Providing Vision' Many Americans Are 'Hungry For'
Former New York City mayor's comments come as progressive candidates have gained traction in Democratic politics.
Portland Mother Sues Elementary School Over Trans-Inclusive Flag Display
The Liberty Justice Center filed suit on behalf of Allison Roberts, claiming Meriwether Lewis Elementary School's display of an Intersex-Inclusive Progress flag and identity assignment constitute political indoctrination.
SpaceX Rocket Sighting off Christmas Island Coast Draws International Attention
The sighting of a SpaceX rocket near the Australian external territory has raised questions about launch trajectories and international airspace protocols.
Republicans Start to Turn on Data Centers as Midterm Elections Approach
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has warned that AI data centers are becoming a liability in several competitive Senate races, with Democrats exploiting voter concerns over energy costs and environmental impacts.
DSA Platform Transparency Questioned as Electoral Success Raises Policy Disclosure Debate
The political organization that has backed dozens of House candidates faces scrutiny over whether its members openly discuss the group's constitutional reform proposals.