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GAO Finds Jobs Report Data Quality at Risk

In a June 2026 analysis, the GAO found that the quality of employment data is deteriorating due to declining survey participation. Fewer Americans are...

Defense

Congress is Talking About Low Cost Drones

The U.S. military's reliance on expensive air-defense systems is colliding with the economics of modern warfare. Iranian Shahed loitering munitions cost...

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Large Banks Dominate Home Loan Borrowing

A July 21, 2026 GAO congressional testimony (GAO-26-109282), delivered before the House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Housing and...

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Government Operations

Dantherm Cooling Hires Michael Best Strategies

Dantherm Cooling, a cooling systems manufacturer, has hired Michael Best Strategies LLC to navigate federal policy on its behalf. The engagement marks the...

Macroeconomics

Oh Canada!

The 30-day grace period for negotiating a resolution closed without a deal.