US Policy Tracker

Federal Reserve Nomination Advance

• 🔥 Sen. Tillis Drops Opposition: Sen. Thom Tillis ends his block on President Trump's Federal Reserve chair...

89 docs from 38 agencies on public inspection for April 28 pub (87 regular, 2 special).

Policy standouts:

• DEA rule reschedules FDA-approved...

The Iran war is profoundly reshaping US domestic politics, with domestic dynamics now central to war policy—public support rivaling military...

Key shifts in US immigration policy:

• Post-9/11 state evolution: 27 anti-sanctuary and 25 sanctuary state policies (2009-2021), plus punitive...

• Immigration policy: Trump admin's bid to end TPS for Syrians and Haitians in Mullin v. Doe Wednesday.
• Law enforcement tools: Geofence warrants...

Key cuts in House FY2027 NSRP bill prioritize national security while trimming global health:

• GHP account: $8.9B total, $532M below FY2026 ($9.4B),...

Sen. Thom Tillis ends his block on President Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh after DOJ closes investigation into current central bank chair, clearing path for leadership transition.

Senate Rejects Canada Tariff Escalation

• 🔥 The U.S. Senate voted 50-46 against the administration’s plan to escalate tariffs on Canada.

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No tax on overtime proposal sparks questions on its effects for everyday Americans. Video offers straight-talk analysis of economic policy impacts.

Three fronts challenge Trump's immigration agenda:

• Congressional scrutiny: Homeland Security Committee grills ICE/CBP on mass deportations' impact...

• Federal level: House Ethics Committee moves slowly; members resign to evade accountability for sexual misconduct and financial violations.
• Florida...

Congressional pushback hits White House trade plans: Senate votes 50-46 against escalating tariffs on Canada after PM Carney's defiance.

• Four GOP...

Federal-state AI clash intensifies: Trump admin pressures Republican-led states like Florida, Utah, Nebraska, Missouri, Tennessee, and Louisiana to...

Key oversight developments:

• Democratic senators sent a formal letter demanding Pentagon explanations on civilian harm prevention programs and recent...

• Key denial: Federal government rejected Washington's hazard mitigation grant request after historic December flooding.
• Partial aid granted: Major...

Key federal updates from April 25:

• Ceasefires extended: A pair of ceasefires were extended.
• Marijuana policy shift: Major change in marijuana policy.
• Dramatic ship seizure: A ship was seized.
• First and Second Ladies provided updates.

President Trump is addressing significant economic challenges from regulations with a record level of agency deregulatory rulemakings to promote prosperity.

Supreme Court Firearm Ruling

• 🔥 Ghost Guns Decision: Supreme Court issues major ruling on ghost guns—privately made firearms without serial...

Supreme Court's major ghost guns decision—privately made firearms without serial numbers—sparks controversy with deeper effects:

• Alters federal...

WA economic policy transparency spotlight:

• Rep. Larry Springer breaks silence: acknowledges income tax crafting concerns, warns of expansion beyond...