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OCC report confirms banks used politics to deny services

The OCC's investigation confirms widespread politicized debanking by major U.S. banks, citing vague 'reputation risk' po

Oct 28

Policy

Renaming Health Determinants Could Shift Political Accountability

Former Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees proposes renaming 'social determinants of health' to 'America's determinant

Oct 28

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CFTC Sues Utah Over Attempt to Shut Down Prediction Markets

The CFTC sued Utah on Tuesday to stop the state from enforcing gambling restrictions against federally regulated predict

Oct 27

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Lead pipe replacement funding shortfall threatens safe drinking water for millions

Despite $15 billion in federal funding, a $617 million annual gap threatens lead pipe replacement, leaving millions at r

Oct 27

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November Days Shorten: Here's How Much Daylight You'll Lose

November brings a significant drop in daylight hours, especially after clocks fall back. Here's what to expect.

Oct 27

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FHFA Chief Vows to Break Up Mortgage Credit Score 'Monopoly'

FHFA Director Bill Pulte said Monday he will not allow 'abusive monopolies' in the mortgage market, doubling down on eff

Oct 26

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Cramer urges Congress to revive EXIM before year-end to counter China

Sen. Kevin Cramer is pressing Congress to reauthorize and modernize the Export-Import Bank before its charter expires on

Oct 26

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Cramer pushes EXIM reauthorization to counter China's energy dominance

Sen. Kevin Cramer calls on Congress to reauthorize and modernize the Export-Import Bank by year-end, warning that failur

Oct 26

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Violence Against Women Is a Solvable Crisis, Not a String of Isolated Tragedies

Violence against women is a patterned, persistent crisis—not isolated incidents. With proven solutions, experts argue it

Oct 25

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SNAP Funding at Risk: 41 States Face Penalties Over Error Rates

Only nine states met the new 6% SNAP error rate target, leaving 41 states at risk of losing federal funding and potentia

Oct 25

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New federal film tax credit aims to reverse overseas production exodus

A new federal tax credit bill aims to bring film and TV production back to the U.S., offering up to 30% for labor and ta

Oct 25

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Bipartisan Bill Would Fund Park Repairs via Foreign Visitor Fee

A bipartisan bill in Congress would impose a surcharge on international park visitors to fund maintenance, addressing a

Oct 25

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Trump administration launches 'U.S.-caught' seafood label and Seafood.gov

The Trump administration announced a new voluntary label for U.S.-caught seafood and launched Seafood.gov, with HHS Secr

Oct 23

Policy

FCC urged to use 5G Fund for satellite coverage in rural dead zones

Former FCC officials propose using the $9B 5G Fund to subsidize satellite-to-phone service in rural areas where building

Oct 23

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Anti-Drug Abuse Act at 40: Punishment Endures, Treatment Still Struggles

The 1986 law made drug penalties permanent but left treatment to annual budget fights. Advocates call for permanent fixe

Oct 23

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Unlikely Alliance of Gaming, Tribes, Unions Unites Against Prediction Markets

Commercial gaming, tribal nations, and labor unions have joined forces against prediction markets, arguing these platfor

Oct 23

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Legal Challenge Exposes Tariff Loophole Congress Must Close

A new lawsuit challenges Trump's use of a 1930 tariff law, exposing a loophole that lets presidents bypass modern trade

Oct 22

Policy

Cornell case signals need for earlier, porn-aware sex ed

Jonathan Zimmerman argues college sexual assault prevention is insufficient; porn shapes teen sex education long before

Oct 22