Politics
Political Developments in U.S. Law and Policy
A federal judge dismissed a subpoena enforcement action against Nike after the company complied with an investigation into DEI policies. Meanwhile, conservative commentator Scott Jennings described Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the heir to Bernie Sanders' socialist movement. Additionally, a federal appeals court ruled on the Alien Enemies Act lawsuit, and President Trump issued a memo allowing private sector firms to aid in cybersecurity against transnational criminal groups.
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The Hill
President Trump is laying the groundwork for private sector firms to take a larger role in the U.S.'s cybersecurity offense against transnational cyber crimes in what could be one of the largest ever changes in U.S. cyber policy. In a memo signed Wednesday, Trump called on the National Coordination
2026-08-13 20:21 UTC
The Hill
A federal appeals court on Thursday sidestepped major questions on whether President Trump lawfully invoked the Alien Enemies Act last year to conduct swift deportations, finding a key challenge moot. The case had boomeranged from the Supreme Court after Trump began deportations under the rarely use
2026-08-13 20:27 UTC
The Hill
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings on Wednesday described Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) as an “heir” to the Democratic Party's growing socialist movement, one he said Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) brought on. “She is the heir to the Sanders socialist movement. She is clearly the inspirat
2026-08-13 20:34 UTC
The Hill
A federal judge in Missouri agreed on Thursday to dismiss a subpoena enforcement action against Nike after a federal anti-workplace discrimination agency said the company has complied with its investigation into diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. Judge Cristian M. Stevens granted the Eq
2026-08-13 20:37 UTC