Policy

Supreme Court Rulings Undermine Case for Multi-Member Agencies, Argues Former Senate Aide

Recent Supreme Court rulings have weakened the independence of multi-member commissions, prompting calls for Congress to

Jul 14

Policy

Senate Panel Eyes Benefit Cliffs: Upward Mobility Act Puts States in Driver's Seat

A Senate hearing spotlighted how benefit cliffs penalize low-income workers for earning more. The Upward Mobility Act wo

Jul 13

Policy

Automatic Enrollment for Foster Kids Shows Path to Universal Trump Accounts

The new Fostering the Future initiative automatically enrolls foster children in Trump Accounts, highlighting a model fo

Jul 11

Policy

Trump Administration Eliminates Key Habitat Protection for Endangered Species

The Trump administration repealed a key Endangered Species Act protection that defined habitat modification as 'harm,' s

Jul 10

Policy

Bipartisan REPAIR Act Aims to Slash Car Repair Costs by Opening Up Manufacturer Data

The REPAIR Act would require automakers to give independent dealers and repair shops access to the same diagnostic tools

Jul 10

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Supreme Court Blocks State Juries from Rewriting Federal Pesticide Labels

The Supreme Court ruled that state juries cannot mandate cancer warnings on glyphosate, preserving the EPA's authority o

Jul 10

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Proposed BOP Budget Cuts Threaten Crime Reduction Gains

A proposed budget cut to the Bureau of Prisons threatens to reverse recent declines in violent crime and recidivism, as

Jul 10

Policy

The Hidden History of Grooved Coin Edges: From Anti-Clipping to Modern Utility

The grooves on U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars originated in the 17th century to prevent coin clipping, a practic

Jul 10

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Kia Orders 460K Telluride Owners to Park Outside Over Fire Risk; Third Such Alert

Kia has issued a 'park outside' recall for 460,000 Telluride SUVs over a fire risk from the front power seat motor. This

Jul 10

Policy

Congressional Budget Process Is the Real Shark Eating U.S. Finances

Former congressional staffer Doug Branch uses 'Jaws' to argue that the 1974 Budget Act, not the national debt, is the re

Jul 10

Policy

Boulder Climate Suit Relies on Discredited Emissions Scenario as Science Shifts

The Supreme Court is set to hear a climate liability case against energy producers, but the scientific scenario underpin

Jul 9

Policy

Trump EPA Moves to Slash Pollution Warranty for Heavy-Duty Trucks

The Trump administration proposed Thursday to shorten pollution control warranties for heavy-duty trucks, rolling back a

Jul 9

Policy

Prison Food Reform Gains Bipartisan Traction as Data Shows Nutrition Cuts Violence

A bipartisan push to improve prison nutrition, backed by research showing significant reductions in violence, is gaining

Jul 9

Policy

SEC Can Use AI to Boost Market Fairness Now, Expert Argues

The SEC can use AI and the Consolidated Audit Trail to detect market manipulation and insider trading faster, making cap

Jul 9

Policy

Trump's New Tariff Strategy: Shifting Legal Ground, Same Economic Pain for US Consumers

President Trump's latest tariff proposal uses forced labor as a rationale, but analysts say US consumers and firms will

Jul 9

Policy

Klobuchar and Sheehy Team Up to Let Students Use Federal Aid for Prior Learning Tests

Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tim Sheehy introduced the Credit for Prior Learning Act, letting students use up to $2,000 in fe

Jul 9

Policy

Washington Grants Cosmetology Schools Reprieve on Earnings Rule

The U.S. Department of Education has given cosmetology, barbering, and massage-therapy programs extra time to comply wit

Jul 8

Policy

Senate Urged to Back Retail Crime Bill Amid Misinformation Campaign

Supporters of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act urge the Senate to reject false claims and pass the bill, which t

Jul 8