Dispute over Irish dance policy arises after male dancer qualifies for female World Championships

A women’s public policy group is urging Irish dance’s governing authority to revise its rules after a male dancer qualified for the world championships for the third consecutive year, despite previously competing as a male. Maggie McNeely, who oversees government communications for Concerned Women for America, recounted attending the 2023 event where a young male […]
Dispute over Irish dance policy arises after a male qualifies for the female World Championships

A women’s public policy organization is urging the governing body of Irish dance to revise its participation rules following a male dancer qualifying for the world championships for the third consecutive year. This individual had previously competed as a male. Maggie McNeely, the director of government communications for Concerned Women for America (CWA), shared her […]
Senate Pushes Swamp To Fully Embrace Trump’s Key Policy

Senate Votes to Implement Trump’s Tax Breaks in D.C. The Senate cast a 51-46 vote along party lines on Wednesday, aiming to compel Washington, D.C. to apply all tax breaks outlined in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. During a D.C. City Council meeting in November, it was decided to block certain federal […]
Looking Ahead to Policy at Consensus Hong Kong 2026: Current Crypto Landscape

Consensus Hong Kong Conference Kicks Off This Wednesday CoinDesk is set to launch its 2nd Annual Consensus Hong Kong Conference this Wednesday, featuring discussions focused on policy. If you’re there, I’d love to meet you—just find me either on stage or mingling on the show floor. What to Expect The conference will commence with remarks […]
Rep. Aaron Bean hosts a discussion on healthcare policy as Republican plans for Obamacare pause: ‘No agreement’

Stalled Health Care Reform Efforts Among Republicans In Washington, a prominent figure in the Republican strategy to replace the now-expired enhancements to Obamacare has expressed frustration over a lack of agreement among party members. Rep. Aaron Bean, a Republican from Florida, believes his initiative, the Path to Consensus Series, might help reignite discussions on health […]
Appeals court maintains Trump’s policy on detaining illegal immigrants

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Trump’s Immigration Policy A recent ruling from a federal appeals court has affirmed the Trump administration’s policy on detaining illegal immigrants without the option for bail. On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decided, in a 2-1 vote, that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is permitted […]
Target’s mandatory smiling policy faces criticism during sales decline

Target’s New Customer Interaction Policy Draws Criticism Target’s latest attempt to win back customers has sparked significant discontent among shoppers and employees alike. Last year, the retailer rolled out a new set of in-store guidelines mandating employees to smile, wave, and greet customers based on their distance. This initiative, referred to internally as the “10-4” […]
Mamdani Criticized for Using Islamic ‘Hijrah’ to Justify NYC Sanctuary Policy

New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani made headlines on Friday, referencing the Muslim Hijra as a framework for immigration while announcing a sanctuary-related executive order. This has drawn criticism from those who argue that the city is using religious beliefs to endorse mass immigration and shield undocumented immigrants from federal scrutiny. During the inaugural Interfaith […]
Trump’s Coal Policy That The Left Disliked Prevented Americans From Freezing During The Storm

Energy Secretary Credits Trump Policies for Grid Stability During Winter Storm Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated on Friday that the energy policies implemented during the Trump administration played a critical role in maintaining stability for the power grid during Winter Storm Fern. The Department of Energy (DOE), under Trump’s guidance, issued various emergency orders to […]
Biden’s FDA policy increases mail-order chemical abortions to 500 daily, report reveals

Pro-life organizations have released a report suggesting that the Biden administration’s FDA policy, which permits abortion pills to be prescribed through telemedicine and mailed, has contributed to a rising number of abortions in the U.S. since 2020. They argue that this policy could potentially be reversed under a Trump administration. The Restoring America Foundation (ROAF), […]