Policy Analysis

Policy

Greer Defends Trump's 2027 Trade Budget, Seeks $10M Enforcement Boost After Tariff Setback

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will appear before the House Appropriations Committee to justify the administra

Apr 16

Policy

Vought Defends Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Surge, $73B Domestic Cuts in Senate Budget Hearing

OMB Director Russ Vought faces the Senate Budget Committee to defend President Trump's fiscal 2027 request, which seeks

Apr 16

Policy

2026 Tax Refunds Rise Modestly, Fall Short of Trump's Projected Windfall

Average tax refunds for 2026 have increased but are significantly lower than White House projections, with many taxpayer

Apr 16

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Vought Faces Democratic Fire Over Trump Budget Priorities in Tense House Hearing

White House budget chief Russell Vought clashed with House Democrats over defense spending hikes and domestic cuts, whil

Apr 15

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Melania Trump Urges Congress to Overhaul Foster Care Transition Program

First Lady Melania Trump called on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation modernizing the federal program for youth tra

Apr 15

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Federal Jury Rules Live Nation-Ticketmaster an Illegal Monopoly in Landmark Antitrust Case

A Manhattan federal jury has determined that Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, illegally monopolized the live events

Apr 15

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Senior Advocacy Group Warns of Inadequate Social Security COLA Projection for 2027

A nonpartisan senior advocacy organization warns that its projected 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2

Apr 15

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Melania Trump to Address House Panel on Foster Care Reform, Spotlighting 'Fostering the Future' Initiative

First Lady Melania Trump will participate in a House Ways and Means Committee roundtable Wednesday, focusing on her 'Fos

Apr 15

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Poll Shows Bipartisan Support for Taxing Wealthy as Democrats Push Reform Agenda

A national survey indicates two-thirds of Americans support additional taxation on incomes over $1 million, creating pol

Apr 15

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Farmers Report Widespread Fertilizer Affordability Crisis Amid Middle East Conflict

A majority of American farmers report being unable to afford essential fertilizer due to price surges following Middle E

Apr 15

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Parents Face Systematic Barriers to Reviewing School Curricula as Transparency Battles Intensify

Parents in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Maryland report being systematically blocked from reviewing school curricula

Apr 15

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Vought Defends Trump's 2027 Budget: $1.5T Defense Surge, $73B Domestic Cuts

OMB Director Russ Vought appears before the House Budget Committee to justify President Trump's 2027 budget request, whi

Apr 15