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

Policy

Meta and YouTube Challenge Landmark $6M Verdict in Social Media Addiction Case

Meta and YouTube have asked a judge to toss a jury verdict that found them liable for a woman's depression, arguing lega

May 6

Policy

Meta Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over AI Training on Pirated Books

Five major publishers and novelist Scott Turow filed a class-action lawsuit against Meta, accusing it of using millions

May 6

Policy

White House Eyes FDA-Style Safety Checks for AI Models Amid Mythos Concerns

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the White House is weighing an executive order to mandate FDA-styl

May 6

Policy

Workforce Crisis Threatens Home Care for Aging Americans: Congress Urged to Act

Congress faces pressure to pass two bills that would guarantee home care under Medicaid and invest in the direct care wo

May 6

Policy

Bipartisan Bill Seeks Federal Bereavement Leave for Parents Who Lose a Child

A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress would amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to include bereavement leave for p

May 6

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

Policy

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