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Executive Orders Explained
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.

Big Backlash to Smaller Government
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.

Launch and Learn
Katy Perry made waves the last few weeks with her awkward attempt to brand herself into outer space. It backfired.

Launch and Learn
Katy Perry made waves the last few weeks with her awkward attempt to brand herself into outer space. It backfired.

Vanishing Votes
What do politicians have in common with magicians? While you’re watching one hand, the “magic” is happening with the other.

Vanishing Votes
What do politicians have in common with magicians? While you’re watching one hand, the “magic” is happening with the other.

It's Tariff Season!
To President Trump, “tariff” is the most beautiful word in the dictionary, but global markets feel differently.

It's Tariff Season!
To President Trump, “tariff” is the most beautiful word in the dictionary, but global markets feel differently.

Taking A Stand
Ever feel like each day brings a new executive order? You’re not far off.

Taking A Stand
Ever feel like each day brings a new executive order? You’re not far off.

Spending Bill Breakdown
Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown, with lawmakers scrambling to pass a six-month spending package just hours before the deadline.
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Tipping the Scales on Tax Policy
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.

An Immigration Wake-Up Call
Thousands of policy ideas are dying on the vine. Just like a raisin in the sun (to quote the poet Langston Hughes).

Feeling Drained by Politics?
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.