Policy

Flat-Rate COLA Proposal Could Cut Social Security Deficit by Half, Analysis Finds

A flat-rate COLA, proposed decades ago, could slash Social Security's long-term deficit by half, but higher earners woul

Jul 23

Policy

House Unanimously Advances Ratepayer Protection Act Targeting Data Center Costs

The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously advanced the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require states to

Jul 23

Policy

House Passes Permanent Daylight Saving Time, but Flawed Approach Sparks Debate

The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act with bipartisan support, but the bill faces hurdles. A 30-minute shift comp

Jul 22

Policy

Trump Policy Threatens SNAP Funding in 41 States Over Error Rates

New data reveals 41 states face losing partial federal SNAP funding due to error rates above 6%, forcing states to cover

Jul 22

Policy

598,000+ Children's Fruit Pouches Recalled Nationwide Over Plastic Contamination

Over 598,000 children's fruit pouches are being recalled nationwide after plastic was found in the product due to an int

Jul 22

Policy

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

Jul 21

Policy

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

Jul 20

Policy

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

Jul 20

Policy

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

Jul 19

Policy

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

Jul 19

Policy

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

Jul 18

Policy

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

Jul 18

Policy

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

Jul 18

Policy

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,

Jul 17

Policy

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

Jul 17

Policy

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

Jul 16

Policy

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

Jul 16

Policy

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

Jul 16