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U.S. Urged to Adopt Evidence-Based Remote Work Policy for Government
A British House of Lords report offers a roadmap for U.S. government remote work reform, urging evidence-based, role-spe
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Cruz-Wyden Jawbone Act Targets Government Coercion, But Enforcement Looms Large
The bipartisan Jawbone Act aims to stop government officials from coercing private entities into compliance, but vague l
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Supreme Court Upholds Plea Bargain Appeals Waiver, Sidesteps Systemic Flaws
The Supreme Court's Hunter v. United States decision upholds appeals waivers in plea bargains, limiting challenges to on
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House Passes Bill to End Penny, Standardize Cash Change Rules
House passes Common Cents Act to end penny production and standardize cash change rules, addressing retailer confusion s
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Romance Scam Victims Face Tax Penalty as Congress Weighs AI Fraud Rules
A tax code quirk penalizes romance scam victims while forgiving investment fraud victims. Congress is urged to reform th
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Congress, Mexico, Canada Hold Leverage to Preserve USMCA Against Trump's Push
Congress and Canada and Mexico can block President Trump's efforts to weaken the USMCA by simply doing nothing, keeping
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Lake Mead Set to Plunge 33 Feet by 2028 as Drought and Climate Change Bite
Federal projections reveal Lake Mead will drop nearly 33 feet by June 2028, with worst-case scenarios pushing levels bel
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Medicare to Offer GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs for $50 Monthly Starting in 2026
Medicare will launch a trial program in July 2026 offering GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50 monthly, affecting up to 56 m
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Climate Tops Affordability as Americans' Main Reason for Interstate Moves
Better weather is the leading reason Americans plan to move out of state, edging out cost of living and crime concerns,
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Airlines Push Back on Permanent Daylight Saving, Demand Two-Year Delay
Airlines for America warns that a swift transition to permanent daylight saving time would disrupt airline schedules, ca
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Trump Admin Restores Tough Public Charge Rule, Widening Green Card Denials
The Trump administration revived a policy allowing immigration officers to deny green cards to applicants who use public
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Boosting Growth to 3.5% Could Slash National Debt, Economist Argues
John R. Dearie argues that accelerating U.S. economic growth to its postwar average of 3.5% could generate $32 trillion
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Why Earnings-Based College Accountability Misses the Real Workforce Need
The federal government's new rule tying student loan programs to graduate earnings is a low bar, experts say. A focus on
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Proposed National Interest Legalization Program Would Prioritize U.S. Needs Over Blanket Amnesty
A national interest legalization program would offer lawful status to undocumented immigrants who meet specific U.S. nee
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Export Control Overreach on AI Models Demands Urgent Reform
The administration's use of export controls to force AI model recalls from Anthropic and OpenAI reveals a dangerous lack
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House Passes Bill to Redesign Nickel as Penny Phase-Out Advances
The House passed the Common Cents Act, ending penny production and permitting a lower-cost nickel redesign. The bill fac
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Kim and Warren Accuse Vought of Weakening CFPB Complaint Portal to Help Credit Bureaus
Sens. Andy Kim and Elizabeth Warren accuse acting CFPB Director Russell Vought of updating the complaint portal in ways
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Gottheimer Bill Mandates Facial Age Verification for Prediction Markets and Sportsbooks
A bipartisan bill from Rep. Josh Gottheimer would force prediction markets and online sportsbooks to deploy facial recog