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Trump Called the Affordability Crisis a “Hoax.” Here’s Why That Backfired.
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Why the US Plans to Require Five Years of Social Media History from Visitors
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The question of whether sanctuary policies "make a difference" is being tested in federal courtrooms, city budget hearings, and neighborhood…
RFK Jr.’s Plans to Change Childhood Vaccines
The United States is undergoing significant changes in public health policy under the Trump administration. After Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…
The Role of Teacher Unions in America
Teacher unions occupy a unique space in American public policy. They function as both professional associations advocating for teaching standards…
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How States Can Now Redraw Political Maps with Approval from the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled on the Texas redistricting case in December 2025. The decision allows states to redraw congressional maps…
Why Did Trump Rename the Gulf of Mexico? Is the New Name Official?
Hours after his second inauguration, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14172 directing the U.S. government to rename the Gulf…
How You Can See Your Congressperson’s Stock Trades
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US Policy Toward Taiwan Under Trump: The Transactional Relationship
While the foundational legal structures of the Taiwan-US relationship—the Taiwan Relations Act, the Three Joint Communiqués, and the Six Assurances—remain…
Trump Is Giving Troops $1,776 Each. Here’s Where the Money Comes From.
Few moments have so crystallized the intersection of nationalist symbolism, executive authority, and fiscal maneuvering as the December 2025 announcement…
Why Secretary Hegseth Won’t Release the Venezuela Strike Video
A new refusal to release footage from the September 2 boat strike, articulated by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth under…
Why the US Military Is Struggling Despite a $900 Billion Budget
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Understanding the Social Security Earnings Limit
You can receive Social Security retirement or survivor benefits while still employed. However, if you begin receiving benefits before reaching your Full Retirement Age (FRA), specific rules limit how much…
Understanding Your Passport Costs: A Clear Guide to Fees
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USPS Package Size Limits (2025 Guide)
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Finding Low-Cost Dental Care Through HRSA Clinics
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Understanding Concurrent, Joint, and Simple Resolutions in the U.S. Congress
The United States Congress uses several tools to conduct its business beyond the familiar "bills" that become laws. Congress also…
Summary Judgment vs. Directed Verdict: How Courts Skip the Full Trial
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