US Policy Pulse

Three distinct fronts are defining the debate:

• Trump's China claims: Labeled campaign rhetoric with "little evidence," the allegations spotlight...

The Trump administration is deploying parallel enforcement tools targeting illegal immigration through financial restrictions and secretive legal...

Warsh signaled the Fed could tighten policy if price pressures spread beyond sectors like energy, his closest approach yet to acknowledging potential...

Proposed Medicare payment reforms could reshape how seniors receive care by prioritizing prevention over procedures.

• Preventive shift: Greater...

A CU Boulder report spotlights the lack of federal laws on water usage by AI data centers and outlines strategies to curb their environmental impact.

• White House released documents alleging voting system risks, China data access, and noncitizen registrations to back reforms like voter ID and the...

House Republicans are pressing Arlington County prosecutor Parisa Dehghani Tafti on policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration...

• Eroding Public Confidence: A new Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows 55% of Americans disapprove of the court's performance, with 46% believing rulings...

• A scientist-turned-journalist will cover Democratic primaries across five states from August through Election Day.
• Focus stays on overlooked...

The Trump administration is expanding restrictions on multiple immigration pathways in 2026.

• Student visas now end after a fixed period (max 4...

Lawmakers advanced several healthcare measures this week ahead of midterms, where voters rank costs and Medicare as top priorities.

• Physician pay...

• Michigan: Mike Cox drops out of the gubernatorial race ahead of the primary.
• Wisconsin: Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez exits the Democratic primary over...

State AI legislation has exploded to 2,191 bills in 2026—ten times the 2023 level—as legislatures fill the federal void.

• Pennsylvania lawmakers...

• Only eight workers participated despite 634 applications and 106 positions offered across 13 agencies
• Sharp drop in advertised roles and budget...

Three states face converging 2026 election timelines with registration and primary deadlines approaching fast.

• Arizona: Open primaries loom in AZ-1...

A stark disconnect exists between voter priorities and crypto legislation advancing in Congress.

• Only 18% of Americans want lawmakers to prioritize...

Medicare requires cognitive assessment during annual wellness visits, yet only 2.4% of traditional beneficiaries with an Alzheimer diagnosis received...

The landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, shaped with input from San Diego reps, is expected to deliver minimal local relief because its...

Alameda County supervisors voted 5-0 to adopt a reparations action plan emphasizing institutional reforms in housing, education, criminal justice, and...

At least seven people have been shot and killed by federal immigration agents since March 2025 amid ramped-up deportations.

• Cases include U.S....