Politics
DEA Schedules Three Kratom Compounds as 7-OH Decision Awaits
Three kratom-related compounds are now federally controlled substances, while a fourth, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), remains unscheduled, according to an...
Texas Forever Super PAC Spends $5.85 Million Against Ken Paxton
In one of the most watched and contested races of this year's midterm elections, SuperPac Texas Forever entered the fray and has reported $5.85 million in...
Fresh Start SC PAC Spends $2.5 Million on South Carolina Senate Race
Fresh Start SC PAC has reported nearly $2.5 million in spending on South Carolina's U.S. Senate election, spending nearly twice as much opposing incumbent...
A Democratic Super PAC Just Spent $148K Opposing Two Democrats
The American Democracy Project, a Democratic-aligned super PAC, says on its website that its mission is to “support Democrats who support our democracy.”...
TerraPower Lobbies On Nuclear Law Implementation
TerraPower LLC filed a third-quarter lobbying report focused on implementation of several enacted laws and fiscal 2026 appropriations.
Federal Anthropic Restrictions Raise AI Competition Concerns
A Congressional Research Service report examines the Trump administration's efforts to restrict federal use of Anthropic's artificial intelligence...
Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Caseload Still Unresolved
The Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation (ONHIR) was designed as a time-limited program, yet it continues to draw annual appropriations and carry...
SEC Moves to Eliminate the Shareholder Proposal Rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed rescinding the shareholder proposal rule, according to a new Congressional Research Service (CRS)...
Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program History and Stakes for Congress
The structure of the offshore oil and gas leasing program gives Congress and the Trump administration direct leverage over domestic energy production...
Cost-of-Living Changes for Civil Service Annuities Clarified
The formula for cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to federal civil service annuities and how it compares to Social Security's adjustment process carries...
SuperPAC Shuffle: GOP Groups Outspend Dems Nearly 5-to-1 on Ads
Republican-aligned outside groups are buying airtime at close to five times the Democratic rate with both sides heating up in Michigan.
Aging Water Systems Face Federal Uncertainty Over Repair Mandates
Aging water systems across the country require repair or replacement, and communities often struggle to identify which federal program applies to their...
House-Passed SPEED Act Would Narrow Federal Environmental Reviews
Federal environmental reviews for energy infrastructure and other projects could become faster but less comprehensive if the Senate acts on a House-passed...
Cornhusker Majority Targets Osborn in Nebraska Senate Race
Cornhusker Majority, a Scottsbluff, Nebraska-based super PAC, has reported approximately $7.08 million in independent expenditures in Nebraska's U.S. Senate...
Fresh Start SC PAC Spends $2.5 Million Opposing Graham In SC Senate Race
Fresh Start SC PAC has reported nearly $2.5 million in spending on health care ads and criticism of the Republican candidate in the South Carolina U.S....
Data Center Opposition Crosses Party Lines as Midterms Approach,
Data-center opposition is crossing party lines and shaping some of the tightest races ahead of the midterm elections.
Iran's Nuclear Weapons Production Capacity Faces Congressional Scrutiny
Iran's capacity to produce nuclear weapons remains a central concern for Congress and the Trump administration, according to a new Congressional Research...
Ascension Adds Mason Street Consulting to Lobby on Medicare
Ascension filed a new client registration with Mason Street Consulting LLC on Oct. 9, covering Medicare/Medicaid. Ascension has lobbied in-house...
