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Trump Eyes Australia's Retirement Model as Fix for U.S. Social Security

President Trump is pushing to replace the U.S. pay-as-you-go Social Security system with Australia's employer-funded sup

Jul 8

Policy

Collins Presses OMB to Drop Key Parts of Controversial Grant Rule

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) called on the Trump administration to withdraw parts of a sweeping OMB grant rule, warning

Jul 7

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HUD's New Rules Risk Banning Life-Saving Fentanyl Test Strips Alongside Crack Pipes

HUD's new funding rules ban drug paraphernalia, but fentanyl test strips—shown to cut overdose deaths by 7%—are caught i

Jul 7

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Police Decertification Rises as Federal Oversight Stalls on Reform

With federal intervention unreliable, police decertification through state POST commissions emerges as a key tool for ac

Jul 7

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Return-to-Office Mandates Cost Workers $55 Daily, Study Finds

Return-to-office mandates cost the average worker $55 daily in out-of-pocket expenses, according to Owl Labs research, e

Jul 7

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Parental Choice in Education: A New Federal Tax-Credit Program Empowers Families

A new federal tax-credit scholarship program empowers parents to choose educational options for their children, benefiti

Jul 7

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Trump Rings NYSE Opening Bell from Oval Office to Launch Savings Accounts for Children

President Trump rang the NYSE opening bell from the Oval Office on Monday, launching Trump Accounts — a child savings pr

Jul 6

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U.S. Birth Rate Crisis: Structural Barriers Deter Motherhood, Experts Say

The U.S. fertility rate has hit a record low of 1.6 births per woman, driven by lack of paid leave, unaffordable childca

Jul 5

Policy

DUI Costs Soar in These States: Insurance Premiums Jump 74.5% on Average

A LendingTree study shows DUI convictions raise insurance premiums by 74.5% on average, with costs varying sharply by st

Jul 4

Policy

Missed Connections: Why Air Travel Transparency Falls Short for Hub Passengers

More than 60% of travelers at major hub airports are connecting passengers, yet airlines only report flight delays, not

Jul 3

Policy

New Evidence Links Grocery Taxes to Rising Hunger in U.S. States

A growing body of research ties state grocery taxes to increased food insecurity, particularly among low-income househol

Jul 3

Policy

Trump Accounts for Children Launch July 4: Still Time to Register

Over 6 million Trump accounts for children launch July 4, offering tax-advantaged savings for college, a home, or a busi

Jul 2