Policy

Marijuana Rescheduling: A Political Fix That Sidelines Science and Safety

Moving marijuana to Schedule III is a political shortcut that sidesteps scientific review and FDA standards, risking pub

May 12

Policy

Wildfire Threat Expands Nationwide as Spring Drought Hits Record Levels

Record spring drought and climate change are spreading wildfire risk across the U.S. Experts warn 8 million acres could

May 12

Policy

Whistleblower Rewards Reshape Enforcement into a Paid-Tip Market

The government's growing reliance on paid whistleblower programs transforms enforcement into a market for tips, sparking

May 12

Policy

Trump Pushes House to Pass Senate Housing Bill as GOP Rifts Persist

Trump called on the House to pass the Senate's housing affordability bill, which faces conservative pushback over a temp

May 12

Policy

GOP Pushes Housing, Gas Tax Relief as Inflation Hits Midterm Campaigns

Republicans are scrambling to pass housing and gas tax relief this summer as inflation and Trump's Iran conflict threate

May 12

Policy

Trump Endorses Suspending Federal Gas Tax as Pump Prices Soar Amid Iran Conflict

President Trump says suspending the federal gas tax is 'a great idea' as prices hit $4.52. He needs congressional approv

May 11

Policy

House Vote on Year-Round E15 Sales Targets Fuel Savings and RFS Loopholes

The House is set to vote on a bill that would permit year-round sales of E15 nationwide, potentially saving drivers up t

May 11

Policy

Kentucky's New Anti-Grooming Law Sparks Push for Federal Standard on Child Protection

Kentucky's new anti-grooming law, passed with bipartisan support, shows states leading on child protection. Advocates no

May 11

Policy

Campaign Finance Disclosure Rules Need an Overhaul to Protect Donor Privacy

Campaign finance disclosure rules from 1980 expose small donors to public scrutiny and potential backlash. Reformers say

May 10

Policy

Invasive Earthworms: The Hidden Threat in Northern US Gardens

Most earthworms in northern US states are invasive, not native. Asian jumping worms are particularly destructive, rapidl

May 10

Policy

GOP's Rural Health Fix: Modernize Laws to Unleash Telemedicine, Drones, and Nurse Practitioners

Despite $50 billion in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, rural healthcare faces collapse. Experts argue state and federal

May 9

Policy

Homeowner Veto on New Housing Hurts Affordability, Studies Show

Despite widespread homeowner fears, multiple studies find new construction does not harm existing property values. Yet p

May 9

Policy

Trump White House Reverses Course on AI Vetting After Anthropic's Mythos Release

The White House is shifting from a pro-innovation AI policy to considering pre-release vetting after Anthropic's Mythos

May 9

Policy

Domestic Violence Drives Nearly Half of U.S. Mass Shootings, Experts Warn

Nearly half of U.S. mass shootings stem from domestic violence. Experts urge recognition of red flags and evidence-based

May 8

Policy

State Dept to Revoke Passports for Parents Owing Over $2,500 in Child Support

The State Department announced it will revoke passports from parents who owe more than $2,500 in child support, with enf

May 8

Policy

Fed Faces Dilemma as Global Supply Shocks Challenge Inflation Strategy

Fed Chair Jerome Powell admits recent global shocks have slowed inflation progress, casting doubt on the central bank's

May 8

Policy

Trump Administration Proposes Lifting USPS Ban on Handgun Shipments

A proposed rule from the Trump administration would let Americans mail handguns through USPS, drawing praise from gun ri

May 8

Policy

Ethanol Mandate Expansion: A Hidden Tax on Consumers and a Win for Lobbyists

Congressmen Perry and Roy warn that year-round E15 sales, without reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard, impose a hidden

May 7