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With President Trump's executive orders continuing to pile up, now's the time to understand what role this tool has on driving U.S. policy.
Has this resulted in improved efficiency? Or has the public been feeling the cost? A new bill aims to put federal employees—aka the invisible scaffolding of your daily life—back on stable ground.
Katy Perry made waves the last few weeks with her awkward attempt to brand herself into outer space. It backfired.
What do politicians have in common with magicians? While you’re watching one hand, the “magic” is happening with the other.
To President Trump, “tariff” is the most beautiful word in the dictionary, but global markets feel differently.
Ever feel like each day brings a new executive order? You’re not far off.
Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown, with lawmakers scrambling to pass a six-month spending package just hours before the deadline.
You’ve probably noticed tipping requests popping up everywhere, from coffee shops to self-checkouts. A recent survey has found that nearly 90% of Americans believe that tipping is out of control. Now, tipping is in the spotlight for another reason: taxes.
Thousands of policy ideas are dying on the vine. Just like a raisin in the sun (to quote the poet Langston Hughes).
This week, we’re looking at a bill that’s been bouncing around Congress, making it through the House but stalling in the Senate—twice.
Congress is getting roasted for not doing enough to push back against the Trump administration’s growing influence over policy. Some say they’re playing chicken, others call them lame ducks.
Feeling disconnected from the decisions that shape your world? You’re not alone. Between information overload and biased sources it’s easy to feel powerless and tune out entirely. But what if there was a way to cut through the noise?
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