US Policy Pulse

• Climate solutions enjoy broad support across the US and five other democracies, with roughly two-thirds favoring immediate government action.
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Federal enforcement funding clashes with state-level safeguards and lingering humanitarian issues.

• NJ protections: Model policies shield access to...

Trump's AI agenda is forming amid personnel churn, while experts flag high-skilled immigration as essential to staying ahead.

• White House shifts:...

A rare bipartisan, bicameral housing package is advancing in Congress, with the Senate clearing a key procedural hurdle on Thursday. The bill targets...

The Supreme Court is set to rule soon on whether the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status for roughly 330,000 Haitians and 6,000...

A national study reveals nearly half of working-age Americans faced affordability struggles in 2025, including 4 in 10 with employer insurance and...

The Senate is holding a live vote today on bills to allow cameras in federal courts, including the Supreme Court. This could mark a major shift toward greater public access to judicial proceedings.

The Federal Reserve held rates steady on June 17 but struck a hawkish tone under new Chair Kevin Warsh, signaling a possible rate hike by September if inflation persists. This marks a key shift for economic policy watchers.

Timeline shows clear policy-to-pocketbook connection:

• Trump announces 'Great Settlement' with Iran from the White House
• Reports of possible peace...

Trump's second-term policies are squeezing small businesses amid broader economic chaos, while the new Fed Chair has slashed forward guidance to...

• Medicaid strains emerge in 2026 Farm Bill debates, with a 2 million enrollment drop since 2025 and work requirements hitting rural providers
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Trump's Iran war closed the Strait of Hormuz since March, yet oil prices stayed below $100 per barrel thanks to U.S. production, Saudi pipelines, and...

The White House's AI policy is a mess, with conflicting signals from Trump's June 2 Executive Order and last night's Commerce order creating disarray.

• DACA graduates face an "authorization gap" and chronic uncertainty, with 80% of undocumented peers citing status as a major career barrier
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Reform efforts are uniting practitioners and scholars to improve the legislative process and strengthen Congress for future challenges.

Federal borrowing reached $1.246 trillion in the first eight months of FY2026, with a $293 billion May deficit and record $133 billion interest...

The Supreme Court’s final decisions this term include major cases on birthright citizenship, TPS for Haiti and Syria, presidential firing power,...

On America's 250th birthday, the creation of the postwar world trading system stands as a largely forgotten chapter in the national narrative rooted...

Trump's executive order targets U.S.-born babies of non-citizens and visa holders, challenging the 1868 constitutional guarantee of birthright...

The World Cup is spotlighting real strains from U.S. immigration rules on athletes and fans.

• Iranian team reports feeling "oppressed" with visa...