Policy

House Faces Deadline on Second Chance Act as Bipartisan Coalition Pushes Reform

Reps. John Rutherford (R-Fla.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) argue that without job training, health coverage, and reentry plann

May 6

Policy

FDA Clears Four Flavored Vapes Amid Reports of Trump Pressure on Agency Chief

The FDA approved four flavored vapes from Glas Inc., using smartphone age verification to prevent underage access, short

May 5

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Pennsylvania Sues AI Firm Over Chatbots Posing as Licensed Doctors

Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI, accusing its chatbots of falsely claiming to be licensed medical professionals, incl

May 5

Policy

Bipartisan Housing Bill Channels Artemis II Spirit to Tackle Affordability Crisis

A bipartisan group of lawmakers, inspired by the Artemis II mission, has introduced the Housing for the 21st Century Act

May 5

Policy

COVID-Era IRS Penalty Refunds: Who Qualifies and How to Act Before July Deadline

The Taxpayer Advocate Service says tens of millions of Americans may qualify for significant IRS refunds or abatements f

May 5

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Skilled Labor Shortage Threatens National Security, Lawmaker Proposes Tax Break for Tools

A new bill aims to tackle the skilled labor shortage by creating tax-advantaged savings accounts for tools, addressing a

May 5

Policy

Trump to Revive Presidential Fitness Test with Oval Office Proclamation

President Trump will sign a proclamation Tuesday morning to reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test, reversing a 2013 sh

May 5

Policy

California Seeks Record Fines from State Farm Over Wildfire Claims Failures

California regulators are seeking millions in fines from State Farm for alleged failures in handling LA wildfire claims,

May 5

Policy

Soaring National Debt Threatens Fiscal Sanity, States Offer Blueprint for Restraint

The national debt is at historic highs, threatening economic and national security. States like Indiana, with AAA rating

May 5

Policy

Trucking Safety Enforcement Gaps Let 'Chameleon' Carriers Evade Scrutiny

A new investigation exposes how 'chameleon carriers' rack up safety violations and rebrand to avoid enforcement, prompti

May 5

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House Conservatives Vow to Keep CBDC Ban Fight Alive as FISA Extension Looms

House conservatives are gearing up for another clash over a Federal Reserve CBDC ban, vowing to attach it to the next FI

May 4

Policy

Taxpayers Face July Deadline for COVID-Era Refunds After Court Rulings

Tens of millions of taxpayers could be owed IRS refunds or penalty relief from the COVID-era disaster declaration, but t

May 3

Policy

Harley-Davidson Recalls 88,000 Bikes Over Oil Ejection Risk

Harley-Davidson is recalling 88,039 motorcycles from model years 2024-2026 because a blocked airbox breather port can ca

May 2

Policy

Congress Targets Schools with New Book Ban Bill Under False 'Porn' Claims

A proposed federal bill would withhold money from schools over 'sexually oriented material,' but PEN America says no ban

May 2

Policy

Maryland Targets Grocery Price Surge with First-in-Nation Dynamic Pricing Ban

Maryland is poised to become the first state to ban dynamic pricing at grocery stores, a practice that adjusts prices th

May 2

Policy

Education Spending vs. Student Performance: New NEA Data Highlights State Disparities

A new NEA report details per-student education spending by state for 2025, highlighting persistent disparities and quest

May 2

Policy

Trump Admin Steps In to Cap Fares After Spirit Airlines Collapse

The Trump administration rolled out a relief plan Saturday for Spirit Airlines travelers, capping fares on major carrier

May 2

Policy

Post-OBBB Tax Season: Why Adjusting Your Withholding Now Could Pay Off

Tax experts recommend workers check their withholding after Trump’s tax law changes, using a free IRS tool to avoid pena

May 2