Policy Analysis

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Tariffs on Prom Dresses: How Trade Policy Hits Teenagers and Small Businesses

Apparel tariffs have surged to as high as 34% for prom dresses, forcing families to recalculate budgets and small busine

Apr 30

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First Refunds for Nullified Trump Tariffs Set for Mid-May

The first refunds of Trump-era tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court are expected around May 11, with CBP processing

Apr 30

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Trump Claims $30B Gain from Government Intel Stake in 90 Days

President Trump announced that the U.S. government's stock holdings in Intel netted over $30 billion in 90 days, reignit

Apr 30

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NHTSA Bans Faulty Chinese Airbag Inflators Linked to 10 Deaths

Federal regulators banned Chinese airbag inflators linked to at least 10 fatalities and two injuries after they exploded

Apr 29

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California Tightens Rules on Autonomous Vehicles After Safety Incidents

California DMV adopted new rules for autonomous vehicles, allowing police to issue citations and mandating 30-second eme

Apr 29

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Gallup: Aspiring Homeowners Losing Hope as Only 19% Expect to Buy in Five Years

A Gallup poll shows only 19% of non-homeowners expect to buy a home within five years, down from 25% in 2025 and 34% in

Apr 29

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Florida Scientists Use GPS-Tagged Opossums to Hunt Invasive Pythons

Scientists in Florida are using GPS-collared opossums and raccoons to track Burmese pythons, which have decimated native

Apr 29

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FDA Test Results Show Infant Formula Largely Free of Heavy Metals

New FDA testing from 2023-2025 shows most infant formula samples had undetectable or very low levels of contaminants lik

Apr 29

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Proposed AI Stock Tax Would Give Public a Stake in Tech Profits

Academics propose an AI tax paid in stock to give the public fractional ownership in major AI firms, addressing mass lay

Apr 29

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FAA's Summer Flight Cap at O'Hare Raises Questions of Political Motive

The FAA's plan to cut summer flights at Chicago O'Hare aims to reduce delays, but critics question if it's a political m

Apr 29

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Trump Admin Halts Federal Funding for Fentanyl Test Strips, Rejects Harm Reduction

The Trump administration reversed course on allowing federal funds for fentanyl test strips, aligning with its broader r

Apr 28

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Meng Expands SNAP Hot Food Push Beyond Rotisserie Chicken

Rep. Grace Meng is pushing the Hot Foods Act to allow SNAP recipients to buy any hot prepared meals, expanding on a bipa

Apr 28