Policy Analysis

Policy

USDA Proposal to Speed Up Slaughter Lines Risks More Inhumane Killings, Critics Say

A new USDA proposal to increase slaughterhouse line speeds aims to lower food costs but risks more animals being killed

May 1

Policy

Trump Executive Order Expands Retirement Access for 22 Million Workers

President Trump signed an executive order expanding retirement benefits for workers without employer plans, launching Tr

May 1

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Think Tanks Push Top-Down Social Security Benefit Cuts to Avert Insolvency

Fiscally conservative think tanks are coalescing around plans to cut Social Security benefits for top earners, offering

May 1

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Nebraska Becomes First State to Enforce Medicaid Work Rules Under GOP Tax Law

Nebraska will begin enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Friday, becoming the first state to implement the policy und

May 1

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Trump to Launch TrumpIRA.gov, Expanding Retirement Access Ahead of Biden-Era Saver's Match

President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday to create TrumpIRA.gov, an online marketplace for retirement plans

Apr 30

Policy

Crypto Fraud Losses Hit $11B as Congress Urged to Close Regulatory Loophole

Crypto-related fraud losses surged past $11 billion nationwide, with Oklahoma alone losing $37 million. Sheriffs urge Co

Apr 30

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Why U.S. States Should Heed Europe’s Failed Experiment with Wealth Taxes

European countries have largely abandoned wealth taxes due to low revenue and economic damage. As U.S. states consider s

Apr 30

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Idaho Lawmaker Pushes 'Rat Bill' as Boise Rodent Infestation Worsens

Facing a surge in rat sightings, Idaho state Rep. John Gannon and a bipartisan coalition propose legislation to classify

Apr 30

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Trump's Proposed NASA Budget Cuts Threaten Artemis II Gains, Bipartisan Critics Warn

The Trump administration's proposed 23% cut to NASA's budget, including a 46% reduction in science funding, threatens to

Apr 30

Policy

Tariffs on Prom Dresses: How Trade Policy Hits Teenagers and Small Businesses

Apparel tariffs have surged to as high as 34% for prom dresses, forcing families to recalculate budgets and small busine

Apr 30

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First Refunds for Nullified Trump Tariffs Set for Mid-May

The first refunds of Trump-era tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court are expected around May 11, with CBP processing

Apr 30

Policy

Trump Claims $30B Gain from Government Intel Stake in 90 Days

President Trump announced that the U.S. government's stock holdings in Intel netted over $30 billion in 90 days, reignit

Apr 30