Congress Is Moving a Major Housing Bill Forward, but Buyers May Not Feel Relief Quickly
Congress has advanced a broad bipartisan housing bill aimed at supply, manufactured housing, investor purchases and regulatory barriers, but local markets will shape how much relief buyers and renters feel.
America’s Aging Dams Are Creating New Challenges for Small Communities
Many of the nation's dams were built decades ago and continue to serve important purposes. As those structures age, local governments are facing difficult decisions about maintenance, safety, and funding.
Why Some Travelers Are Waiting Longer for Passports Even as Applications Fall
Passport demand has eased from recent record highs, but some travelers are still encountering longer waits and planning challenges as the federal system adjusts to changing workloads and staffing needs.
Supreme Court Leaves State Gun Industry Liability Laws in Place
The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a New York law allowing certain lawsuits against gun manufacturers and distributors, leaving lower-court rulings intact and keeping a closely watched legal debate alive.
Congress Faces New Deadline in Fight Over FAA Funding and Air Traffic Modernization
Lawmakers are weighing how to fund air traffic control upgrades and address staffing shortages as pressure grows to improve the reliability of the nation's aviation system.
What a Federal Judge's EEOC Ruling Means for Workplace Protections and Court Challenges
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the EEOC's rollback of certain transgender workplace protections, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked standing and jurisdiction to pursue the case.
FBI Says It Disrupted Planned Attacks Targeting White House UFC Event
Federal officials said multiple people were taken into custody after authorities identified a potential threat days before the high-profile White House event.
Supreme Court Takes Up Dispute Over How Long Some Immigrants Can Be Held
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could determine when some immigrants are entitled to bond hearings while challenging deportation orders.
VA Says Disability Claims Are Moving Faster. The Bigger Question Is Whether Veterans Feel the Difference.
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it has processed more than 2 million disability claims earlier in the fiscal year than ever before, but speed is only one measure veterans use to judge the system.
Military Spouse Licensing Case Highlights a Career Challenge Many Service Families Know Well
A new Justice Department lawsuit against New Mexico is drawing attention to a practical question facing many military families: what happens when a service-related move interrupts a spouse's professional career?
New Immigration Enforcement Law Locks In Billions for ICE and Border Patrol Through 2029
The Secure America Act provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security, creating a multi-year funding commitment that will shape federal operations beyond the current budget cycle.
A Surveillance Law Hit Its Deadline, but the Privacy Fight Is Not Over
Section 702 reached a June 12 deadline after Congress failed to complete an extension, leaving major questions about privacy, security and oversight unresolved.
Judge Keeps $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund on Hold Until Officials Put Plans in Writing
A federal judge extended a block on the Anti-Weaponization Fund, saying verbal assurances were not enough and seeking a stronger written commitment from government officials.
Honda Airbag Recall Gives Drivers a Practical Reason to Check Their VIN
A Honda and Acura recall tied to a passenger-seat sensor shows why drivers should check for open safety recalls before summer trips.
May Jobs Report Gives Families A Clearer Look At A Still-Resilient Labor Market
The May jobs report showed steady hiring and an unchanged unemployment rate, giving workers and families a useful but incomplete snapshot of the economy.
The Airport Security Line Is Moving 25 Miles Away From the Airport
Boston Logan's new remote screening pilot lets some passengers clear TSA security before reaching the airport, raising a practical question for summer travelers.
Alabama Voting Map Fight Returns To Supreme Court With Wider Stakes
Alabama is asking the Supreme Court to allow use of a congressional map a lower court found racially discriminatory, renewing a fight over representation and court oversight.
DHS Budget Hearing Puts Immigration, Airports And World Cup Security In One Debate
A Senate hearing on DHS funding connected immigration enforcement with airport operations, detainee treatment concerns and security planning for the 2026 World Cup.