Washington Policy Pulse

The 2026 term produced mixed results on presidential authority, strengthening removal power while checking other tools.

• Removal power expanded:...

• Supreme Court 5-4 ruling allows states to count mail ballots postmarked by Election Day but arriving up to five business days later, clarifying...

The Supreme Court reaffirmed birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, shifting the fight to Congress where Republicans see fresh political...

GOP internal divisions disrupted the House agenda, with Speaker Johnson sending members home early after a failed FISA extension vote and clashes over...

The Trump administration's proposed CY 2027 outpatient rule targets hospital imaging payments with site-neutral rates, projecting $9.5 billion in...

The Supreme Court decision enabling the end of TPS for 330,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians threatens to remove a vital workforce and consumer base.
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Federal judges are checking executive actions across key areas.

• Elections: Two courts struck down orders requiring proof of citizenship and...

Democratic primary turnout is surging, outpacing Republicans in 18 of 20 states analyzed and signaling strong base motivation ahead of the...

• Fertilizer relief: Trump suspended Moroccan phosphate tariffs, expected to cut prices 22% and save farmers $1.82 billion annually.
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Supreme Court decision permits greater spending coordination between campaigns and party committees, as discussed by campaign finance expert Trevor Potter.

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