US Policy Pulse

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Conservative outlets see the New York Times' recent polls showing a Democratic edge as a deliberate demoralization campaign rather than neutral...

Sheri Mecklenburg retired “under protest” after US Attorney Andrew Boutros personally directed felony charges against six ICE protesters over her...

• Federal reach expands: Emergency order lifts lower-court ban, letting DHS share citizenship data with states via revamped SAVE program to flag...

Since September 1, major Republican groups and megadonors have begun spending in at least 39 congressional races where they had not previously deployed money, highlighting a broad late push to influence the battle for House control.

Bookmark this central file as your living guide to evolving 2026 midterm forecasts, with new ten-point analyses added for key House and Senate races...

The White House reinstated a $100,000 H-1B fee for all petitions, explicitly including universities and other cap-exempt entities.

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• Trump promised rallies in 35 competitive districts but begins instead in Alabama and Oklahoma
• Events target media markets spilling into Texas and...

Maine employers gain practical tools to meet safety and labor requirements through state-sponsored classes.

• Emergency planning: Covers fire...

Sen. Tim Kaine will make a joint appearance with Beth Macy, the Democratic nominee for Virginia's Sixth District, on Sunday in Lexington.

• Projected cycle spending hits $11.96 billion, with $10.35 billion earmarked for 2026 races.
• GOP-aligned groups lead fall TV reservations by $64...

San Mateo County's calendar sets a clear sequence of deadlines for the Nov. 3, 2026 election, guiding candidates, campaigns, and officials.

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As the November election nears, University of Colorado guidelines sharply separate work duties from personal political engagement. Employees retain...

Federal tax fraud drains $116 billion to $304 billion each year, or 2–6% of total tax liability, underscoring the high fiscal stakes of enforcement as the IRS operates without an agency-wide antifraud strategy or designated lead office.

The Trump administration's exclusion of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House access, defended by the DOJ as a national security matter, directly...

MSU Denver encourages civic participation while enforcing strict separation from work duties and resources.

• Employees may advocate, volunteer, or...

Voters stay firmly in the driver's seat for 2026, with familiar mechanics delivering accurate results despite federal noise. Court blocks and state...

Butler County formed an Information Governance and Oversight Committee and revised its IT Policy Manual with new AI guidelines to help employees use...

Florida's top statewide candidates are largely avoiding debate stages this cycle.

• Governor's race: Democrat David Jolly announced he will not debate...

• Public locked out: Eight citizens including seniors arrived early but got only three last-minute seats at the Dallas hearing.
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