Macroeconomics

Government Weighs Equity Stakes for Private AI Firms

A recent Congressional Research Service report examines whether the federal government should take equity stakes in artificial intelligence companies,...

Congress

U.S. Advances Seabed Mining Leases Amid Congressional Divide

The Trump administration is rapidly advancing seabed mining off U.S. coasts, and Congress is sharply divided on whether the strategy will help secure...

Congress

AI and Automotive Security Bills Face Markup in House

A hearing on the markup of twelve pieces of legislation was scheduled for September 1, 2026 before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, including H.R....

Congress

House To Markup Six Bills On Tech Security Threats

The House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will markup six bills on September 1, 2026 that address interconnected threats to broadband...

Congress

Labor Department's Deregulation Agenda Faces House Hearing

An Education and Workforce Committee hearing titled 'Less Red Tape, More Opportunity: Unleashing American Workers And Job Creators' was scheduled for...

Congress

Rules Committee Will Weigh Proposed House Procedure Changes

The House Rules Committee will hold a procedural hearing on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 that offers members a chance to propose changes to the chamber's...

Congress

China Expands Diplomatic Posts To 298, Outpacing U.S.

China is expanding its global diplomatic footprint at a pace that outstrips U.S. capacity, according to a Congressional Research Service report published on...

Congress

House Subcommittee Will Examine Birthright Citizenship Limits

The Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Barbara is about to face congressional scrutiny. A hearing scheduled for September 2, 2026, will examine birthright...

Congress

House Panel to Examine Economy's Cooling Growth

Real GDP grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, down from 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, the Federal Reserve left the federal...

Congress

U.S. Pursues Seabed Mining in International Waters

A Congressional Research Service report published in May 2026 examines how the Trump administration is pursuing seabed mining in international waters, a...

Government Operations

Trump Push to Narrow CDC Mission Sets Up Clash With Congress

A recent Congressional Research Service report details the structural and budgetary constraints facing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the...

Congress

Trump National Park Budget Pits D.C. Spending Against Agency Cuts

The Trump administration's National Park Service budget request for fiscal 2027 proposes a sweeping restructuring that would slash discretionary funding for...

Public Lands

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Faces Funding and Pollution Challenges

A 2014 cost estimate suggested Chesapeake Bay restoration would require $5 billion per year just to implement the water quality TMDL by 2025, while CRS...

Congress

CRS Report Identifies Six Economic Imbalances that Pose Risks to Continued Growth

Federal debt is projected to reach 100 percent of GDP for the first time since World War II in 2026, according to a Congressional Research Service (CRS)...

Ethics

Congress Confronts Ethics and Regulatory Gaps in Prediction Markets

Prediction markets are creating a regulatory and ethics crisis on Capitol Hill. A Congressional Research Service (CRS) report published in April 2026 on...

Law and Order

Congress Weighs When Agency Actions Face Review Under APA, CRA

Defining final agency action under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and Congressional Review Act (CRA) exposes a potential regulatory blind spot for...

Government Operations

NHTSA Facing Implementation Backlog On Mandated Safety Rules

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) faces mounting pressure to accelerate its rulemaking process as Congress grows frustrated with...