Federal AI regulation stories

Aug 21, 2026

US Postal Service issues final rule tightening mail-in voting requirements

USPS published a final rule to tighten requirements for mail-in voting ahead of November congressional elections, despite a court order blocking the changes from taking effect.

Aug 21, 20263 sources

Aug 11, 2026

Trump administration ends Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for minors

The Trump administration finalized a rule ending Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors. The policy change, announced Tuesday, is the latest in a series of actions by the administration targeting transgender people.

Aug 11, 20265 sources

Jun 19, 2026

Senator Tammy Duckworth urges FAA to reject Trump's 'Triumphful Arch' plan over aviation safety concerns

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth has called on the Federal Aviation Administration to reject President Donald Trump's proposed 'Triumphful Arch' project, citing concerns that its height poses a danger to aircraft.

Jun 19, 20262 sources

Top claims

▪Many states and congressional Democrats argued that the U.S. Postal Service lacks the authority to change election rules
▪Under the August 21, 2026 rule, the U.S. Postal Service will not collect party affiliation or inspect ballot contents, and postal workers are unauthorized to open sealed mail
▪President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March 2026 directing the U.S. Postal Service to adopt tighter rules on voting by mail

People involved

Donald Trump

Subtopics

Aviation safety1 Congressional oversight1 Healthcare Policy1 Judicial oversight1 LGBTQ+ rights1 Medicare policy1 Transgender rights1 Trump administration1 United States Postal Service1 US midterm elections1

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