Every ongoing story we follow, each with a sourced timeline and daily updates.
Courts & lawThe Supreme Court and AR-15 bans
On October 29, 2026, the petitioners in Viramontes v. Cook County submitted a motion to dismiss petitioner Cutberto Viramontes under Rule 46.2.
Checked today, nothing new since October 30, 2026
Next, Dec 2, 2026: Oral argument scheduled in the consolidated cases.
PoliticsWho the 2030 Census counts
The proposal would count only citizens and lawful permanent residents, excluding groups such as student visa holders, refugees and asylum seekers.
Checked today, nothing new since October 26, 2026
Next, Apr 1, 2027: Deadline for Commerce Department to present 2030 Census subject changes to Congress.
Courts & lawClimate lawsuits against oil companies
Boulder sued Suncor and ExxonMobil in Colorado state court in 2018, seeking compensation for costs it attributes to climate change.
Checked today, nothing new since October 26, 2026
BusinessHow regulators classify crypto
On October 13, 2026, the CFTC published an advance notice seeking comment on rules for crypto asset transactions and markets.
Checked today, nothing new since October 26, 2026
Next, Dec 14, 2026: Comment deadline for the CFTC's advance notice on crypto asset transactions and markets.
HealthMedicare's international drug-price model
The mandatory model uses international pricing to set a benchmark for calculating some Medicare Part B drug inflation rebates.
Checked today, nothing new since October 26, 2026
Next, Nov 30, 2026: GLOBE Model final rule takes effect.