Washington Policy Pulse

• New York Democrats weigh congressional map changes that could sideline Republicans, despite a 2014 constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering.
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Senator Whitehouse slammed the Supreme Court as a "dark-money operation" handing down rulings to favor big oil donors, highlighting partisan pressure...

Barbara McQuade's new book likens Trump administration tactics like grant-pulling and law-firm extortion to organized crime, urging collective...

The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 introduces a federal framework to regulate NIL compensation, athlete protections, and conference media...

The White House released Trump’s latest medical report late Friday after days of delay, noting weight gain, leg swelling, and repeated cognitive...

President Trump's political grudges are complicating the typically bipartisan Water Resources Development Act, including diverting funds from blue...

Congressional Republicans are back from recess focused on advancing a second reconciliation bill and FISA extension.

• House holds floor votes...

The Court delivered clear wins for federal agencies seeking to penalize violators.

• FCC fines upheld: 8-1 decision allows the agency to issue...

• New proposal requires all grants to be approved by political appointees to advance President Trump's priorities.
• Funding barred for projects seen...

Congress is asserting war powers against Trump while advancing deeper US-Israel military integration.

• House passes war powers resolution 215-208,...

State Rep. Mike Dovilla testified before the House Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights, detailing Ohio's year-long audit of Medicaid...

Senior White House AI policy adviser Sriram Krishnan will leave his post at the end of June, ending his work on a national regulatory framework for...

Republican Melissa Bailey filed her candidacy Wednesday for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. She aims to leverage her experience in Washington to root out wasteful spending and fraud.

Bipartisan legislation from Sens. Young and Alsobrooks would repeal the 12% federal excise tax on heavy trucks, which adds up to $30,000 per vehicle...

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