US Policy Pulse

• Generic ballot gains: Democrats see a few-point shift in recent weeks, boosting hopes heading into the election stretch.
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Across funding, immigration, and cybersecurity, the Trump administration faces accusations of turning federal tools into political instruments.

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Neoliberal policies have driven exploding income inequality and rejected social safety nets, widening gaps in wealth and power.

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• Data center debates intensify with in-depth looks at benefits and drawbacks, plus Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller's critique
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Trump's ~55% disapproval rating, driven by inflation and the Iran conflict, has Democrats favored to flip the House in November midterms.

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Perry Johnson insists his campaign is surging in the Michigan GOP gubernatorial race as he stumps in West Michigan, even while trailing Rep. John James in recent polls ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.

Republican candidate Bobby Charles promises to tap Trump administration ties for increased federal funding to expand Maine addiction treatment and residential beds, while opposing needle exchanges and methadone as perpetuating addiction.

The July 2026 Political Law Playbook spotlights two US Supreme Court decisions that will shape future federal campaign activity.

The Cook Political Report outlines three key things to watch for the 2026 elections, providing non-partisan analysis of US House and Senate races.

A coalition of 112 state legislators from 35 states is delivering real results against federal immigration enforcement.

• Over 50 bills enacted in 15...

Russian campaigns spread fabricated reports and imagery to undermine Ukraine support, exploiting platform dynamics.

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Senators Collins, Kaine, and Murkowski’s legislation cleared the HELP Committee 13-9, blocking transfers of key offices including Special Education...

The free 2026 Supplement to Election Law in the American Political System is now available, covering major recent decisions.

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Statistical tools now let special elections detect major political shifts—like the post-Dobbs Democratic surge in 2022—after just a handful of races,...

• Missouri ballot measures saw $40M+ raised, much from PACs hiding donor sources
• Dark money hit $1.9B nationally in 2024, often via nonprofits and...

Senate judiciary committee delays Todd Blanche's attorney general vote after two GOP senators demand written assurances against a $1.776bn Jan. 6 compensation fund and IRS probes of Trump family taxes, coinciding with fresh US airstrikes on Iran.

The House Judiciary Committee faces pressure to subpoena Baron Trump for sworn testimony on his relationship with the disgraced Tate brothers and...

A joint poll from moderate and progressive groups shows Medicare for All support is strong when framed as automatic enrollment in government coverage...

Senator King's CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act offers federal grants to build interstate provider networks, letting mental health pros...

The sports betting sector has emerged as the third-largest corporate donor in U.S. midterms, channeling at least $72 million through super PAC Win for...