Extension of Foreclosure Moratorium for Los Angeles Fire Victims

The Trump administration is extending a foreclosure moratorium for an additional 90 days to victims of the Los Angeles fires. The foreclosure moratorium will apply to loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

Nuclear Testing Moratorium

For nearly 30 years, major powers have observed a voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing, but tensions around the globe may lead to a change.

Veterans Affairs Moratorium on Foreclosures for Vets with GI Bill Home Loans

The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended a moratorium on foreclosures for vets with GI Bill home loans, giving mortgage companies more time to implement a new rescue program called the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program to help veterans facing foreclosure through no fault of their own.

Controversy Surrounding Polly Klaas Murder Case and Death Penalty Moratorium

Richard Allen Davis, convicted of kidnapping and murdering Polly Klaas in 1993, is seeking to overturn his death sentence in California. This has sparked controversy and debate around the death penalty moratorium issued by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019.

End of Oil and Gas Drilling Off Canada's Pacific Coast

All oil and gas drilling permits off Canada's Pacific coast have been voluntarily returned, marking the end of drilling in the area. This move is seen as a milestone in protecting the ecologically rich waters of Canada's west coast.