On July 2, 1964, the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 became law with the signature of President Lyndon B. Johnson.

The Senate voted 68-30 late Tuesday to pass the GENIUS Act, a bill that aims to regulate some cryptocurrencies. The bill faced some Democratic opposition over President Donald Trump’s ...

The Insurrection Act, which allows federal U.S. troops to enforce civilian laws on U.S. soil, is often confused with martial law, but the two are very different. Jeff Schogol ...

The Republic may have to consider using nuclear energy in the future as it bids to balance growing electricity demand while cutting greenhouse gas emissions, says EirGrid chairman Brendan Tuohy.

The son of Iran's late shah appealed Friday to the country's security forces to abandon the cleric-run state, voicing hope for toppling the Islamic republic after Israel launched military strikes.Reza ...

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No, only federal military personnel are covered. While the Posse Comitatus Act refers only to the Army and Air Force, a different statute extends the same rule to the Navy and Marine Corps. The Coast ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Republic FC's long-awaited stadium in the Railyards appears to be closer to reality. The Sacramento City Council unanimously approved a financing plan that clears ...

Trump deployed National Guard troops and Marines to L.A. in response to protests. The Insurrection Act would allow him to use troops more broadly.

The human rights situation across the Democratic Republic of Congo remains dire, with internal conflicts and poor governance contributing to a severe food crisis and the internal displacement of 5 ...

Trump was asked by ABC News if he's prepared to use the 1807 Insurrection Act to curb protests against his immigration crackdown in Los Angeles. His answer: "It depends." ...

What is the Insurrection Act? The Insurrection Act is an 1807 law that empowers a president to deploy the U.S. military to suppress events like civil disorder.