Policy Analysis

Policy

Trump Order on Bank ID Checks Risks Burdening Women with Name Verification

A new executive order directing banks to strengthen identity verification may disproportionately burden women, who face

May 24

Policy

Hageman Bill Seeks to Block Retroactive Climate Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Firms

Rep. Harriet Hageman's bill would halt climate liability lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, arguing that energy tra

May 23

Policy

Passport Revocations for Child Support Debt: A Flawed Approach That Hurts Families

The State Department will revoke passports from Americans with child support debt, starting at $100,000 and soon $2,500.

May 23

Policy

Midwest Dominates U.S. News Best Places to Live List: Carmel, Indiana Tops 2026-2027 Rankings

U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 ranking of the 250 best U.S. places to live puts Carmel, Indiana at the top, follow

May 22

Policy

Pediatric Surgeons Top BLS List of Highest-Paying US Jobs at $502K

Pediatric surgeons top the list of highest-paying U.S. jobs at $502,050, followed by cardiologists and radiologists, acc

May 22

Policy

Small Businesses Push Congress for Tax Cuts, Deregulation, Health Cost Relief

Small businesses are pressing Congress for tax relief, regulatory cuts, and healthcare savings to level the playing fiel

May 22

Policy

Over 120K Squeeze Toys Sold at Walmart, Ollie's Recalled Over Asbestos Risk

More than 120,000 squeeze toys sold at Walmart and Ollie's Bargain Outlet are recalled over asbestos concerns. No injuri

May 21

Policy

Facial Recognition Reshapes Immigration Enforcement as Privacy Concerns Mount

U.S. immigration agencies are using facial recognition to identify overstays and impostors, but critics cite privacy and

May 21

Policy

Trump, Zeldin to Roll Back Biden Refrigerant Rules in Bid to Cut Grocery Costs

President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are set to announce revisions to Biden-era refrigerant rules on Thursda

May 21

Policy

Child Safety Groups Urge FTC to Probe Roblox Over Deceptive Practices

Two advocacy groups filed an FTC complaint Wednesday, accusing Roblox of deceptive design and currency systems that risk

May 20

Policy

TSA Quietly Eases Rules on Flying with Marijuana; What Travelers Need to Know

TSA has quietly revised its stance on flying with marijuana, emphasizing it prioritizes security threats over drug detec

May 20

Policy

FDA Flavored Vape Approvals Spark Youth Addiction Fears, Undermine MAHA Goals

The FDA's recent moves to expand flavored vape access and relax enforcement have triggered internal resignations and pub

May 20