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Botched Executions and Livestream Plan Fuel New Push to Abolish Death Penalty
FTC Demands AI Firms Hand Over Safety Incident Records
Election offices in three states hit by suspicious white powder packages
Federal agents seize Ilhan Omar's phone, subpoena relatives in fraud probe
Judge Extends Ban on Trump Taxpayer-Funded Ads Through Midterms
Botched Executions and Livestream Plan Fuel New Push to Abolish Death Penalty
FTC Demands AI Firms Hand Over Safety Incident Records
Election offices in three states hit by suspicious white powder packages
Federal agents seize Ilhan Omar's phone, subpoena relatives in fraud probe
Judge Extends Ban on Trump Taxpayer-Funded Ads Through Midterms
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Policy Analysis

In-depth analysis of legislation, regulations, and the policy debates defining America's future.

TSA Bans Sitting for Document Checkers, Citing Security and Hospitality
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TSA Bans Sitting for Document Checkers, Citing Security and Hospitality
The TSA will no longer permit officers at document-checking stations to sit while working, citing security and hospitali
Child Welfare Financing Reform Urged to Curb Family Separations
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Child Welfare Financing Reform Urged to Curb Family Separations
A new framework from United Family Advocates argues that federal child welfare financing requires significant reform to
Expired Tax Exemption Could Triple Bills for IDR Borrowers
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Expired Tax Exemption Could Triple Bills for IDR Borrowers
A new study warns that expired tax breaks could triple federal tax bills for student loan borrowers in income-driven rep
Why hurricane prep guides urge filling your tub with water
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Why hurricane prep guides urge filling your tub with water
Filling a bathtub before a hurricane is standard advice, but the water isn't for drinking. It's for flushing toilets, ba
Seasonal Tariff Push Threatens North American Food Security
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Seasonal Tariff Push Threatens North American Food Security
Former Reps. Shays and Swett urge rejection of Florida's seasonal tariff proposal, warning it could disrupt North Americ
FAA's $30B plan needs conditions, not blank check, ex-controller says
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FAA's $30B plan needs conditions, not blank check, ex-controller says
A former FAA controller argues Congress should fund the $30B modernization only with strict conditions, citing Philadelp
NFL asks Supreme Court to settle prediction market regulation fight
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NFL asks Supreme Court to settle prediction market regulation fight
The NFL filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to resolve a split over prediction market regulation, arguing the
Ending Haitian TPS Could Hand Skilled Workers to Canada
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Ending Haitian TPS Could Hand Skilled Workers to Canada
Ending TPS for Haitians risks losing skilled workers to Canada, harming U.S. industries and communities. Bipartisan supp
Permitting Reform Must Not Gut Endangered Species Act
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Permitting Reform Must Not Gut Endangered Species Act
A new Senate permitting bill threatens to gut the Endangered Species Act, trading away wildlife protections for faster i
Cantwell proposes AI oversight plan with NIST at center
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Cantwell proposes AI oversight plan with NIST at center
Sen. Maria Cantwell proposed a comprehensive AI regulatory framework, emphasizing NIST-led safety standards, continuous
Full Funding for Federal Prisons Seen as Key to Cutting Recidivism
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Full Funding for Federal Prisons Seen as Key to Cutting Recidivism
With staffing shortages and high recidivism rates, advocates say Congress must fully fund federal prisons to improve saf
Social Security COLA for 2027: Key Dates and What to Expect
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Social Security COLA for 2027: Key Dates and What to Expect
The Social Security Administration will reveal the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment in October, determining next year's be