Government

Biggs Proposes FISA Reform Blocking Warrantless Surveillance of Americans

Mar 7, 2026

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4 min read

Biggs Proposes FISA Reform Blocking Warrantless Surveillance of Americans

A new bill would reauthorize FISA surveillance while requiring warrants for Americans’ data and blocking government purchases from data brokers.

Tyler Flores

Congress

Department of Homeland Security Valentines Day Shutdown Begins

Feb 16, 2026

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5 min read

Department of Homeland Security Valentines Day Shutdown Begins

Department of Homeland Security shuts down on February 14th due to impasse between Congress and the White House.

Jason Belcher

Government

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s Party Wins Super Majority in Snap Elections

Feb 10, 2026

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4 min read

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s Party Wins Super Majority in Snap Elections

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party wins super majority following snap elections.

Jason Belcher

Trump

Civil Service Protections Disappearing For 50,000 Workers

Feb 9, 2026

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5 min read

Civil Service Protections Disappearing For 50,000 Workers

A Trump administration rule would strip protections from thousands of federal workers, reigniting debate over accountability, politicization, and the future of civil service.

Tyler Flores

Trump

Feb 4, 2026

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5 min read

President Trump Calls for Republicans to Nationalize U.S. Elections

President Trump calls for the U.S. to nationalize congressional elections despite Constitutional provisions to the contrary.

Jason Belcher

Immigration

Feb 3, 2026

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4 min read

U.S. Government Partially Shuts Down Due to Dispute Over Immigration Tactics

U.S. government partially shuts down due to funding lapse triggered by a Congressional dispute over immigration tactics.

Jason Belcher

Government

Feb 2, 2026

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5 min read

Government Shutdown Begins As Federal Agencies Halt Nonessential Operations

A government shutdown is underway, halting nonessential federal operations, furloughing workers, and straining security, transportation, and defense systems.

Tyler Flores

Housing

A Push To End Property Taxes For Homeowners Gaining Momentum in Several States

Jan 29, 2026

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5 min read

A Push To End Property Taxes For Homeowners Gaining Momentum in Several States

States debate ending property taxes for homeowners as rising assessments spark backlash and threaten to upend how schools and local services are funded.

Tyler Flores

Government

Online Campaign to Oust Egyptian President Al-Sisi Launched in Egypt

Jan 26, 2026

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5 min read

Online Campaign to Oust Egyptian President Al-Sisi Launched in Egypt

Online campaign to oust Egyptian President Al-Sisi from power in Egypt is backed by the Muslim Brotherhood.

Jason Belcher

Government

Jan 16, 2026

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4 min read

Why Government Deficits Matter More Than You Think

This isn’t a political issue — it’s a market one.

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Trump

Jan 5, 2026

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5 min read

Trump Steps Away from National Guard Deployments in Blue Cities

President Trump’s decision to step back from National Guard deployments reveals how constitutional limits still shape federal power in moments of unrest.

Tyler Flores

Energy

The Federal Government Pauses Key Offshore Wind Projects

Dec 30, 2025

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5 min read

The Federal Government Pauses Key Offshore Wind Projects

A sudden federal pause on offshore wind projects raises new questions about energy security investment risk, and the future of clean power in America.

Tyler Flores

Wages

Paychecks On The Line As Student Loan Garnishment Returns

Dec 24, 2025

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4 min read

Paychecks On The Line As Student Loan Garnishment Returns

Federal student loan wage garnishment is returning, ending pandemic-era pauses and forcing defaulted borrowers to confront collections and repayment decisions.

Tyler Flores

Government

U.S. Expands Entry Rules with Social Media Disclosure Requirement

Dec 16, 2025

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3 min read

U.S. Expands Entry Rules with Social Media Disclosure Requirement

New U.S. entry rules require foreign visitors to share social media details, raising concerns about tourism, privacy, and competitiveness.

Tyler Flores

Government

SNAP Work Rules Tighten as Benefits Return to a Normal Schedule

Dec 4, 2025

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6 min read

SNAP Work Rules Tighten as Benefits Return to a Normal Schedule

SNAP payments return to normal in December as new work rules expand requirements to older adults and tighten long-standing exemptions.

Tyler Flores

Trump

Federal Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Attorney General Comey

Nov 26, 2025

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3 min read

Federal Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Attorney General Comey

Federal Judge dismisses charges against former U.S. Attorney General James Comey, ruling prosecutor was unlawfully appointed.

Jason Belcher

Government

Ousted Leader of Bangladesh Sheik Hasina Given Death Sentence

Nov 18, 2025

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4 min read

Ousted Leader of Bangladesh Sheik Hasina Given Death Sentence

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheik Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity.

Jason Belcher

Government

Nov 14, 2025

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3 min read

Longest Federal Government Shutdown in American History Ends

Longest U.S. federal government shutdown in history comes to an end after forty-three days.

Jason Belcher

Trump

U.S. Government Shutdown to Become Longest in American History

Nov 5, 2025

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4 min read

U.S. Government Shutdown to Become Longest in American History

U.S. government shutdown set to become the longest in American history if no new spending bill is passed Tuesday.

Jason Belcher

Government

Oct 27, 2025

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3 min read

U.S. Federal Government Shutdown Becomes Second Longest Ever

U.S. federal government shutdown passes the twenty-one-day mark to become second longest ever.

Jason Belcher

Government

Dem Governors Launch Health Association to Challenge CDC and FDA Authority

Oct 23, 2025

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5 min read

Dem Governors Launch Health Association to Challenge CDC and FDA Authority

Democratic governors form new health group to issue state-level guidance, raising questions about federal authority, consistency, and public trust.

Tyler Flores

Government

Sanae Takaichi Becomes First Female Prime Minister in Japanese History

Oct 22, 2025

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4 min read

Sanae Takaichi Becomes First Female Prime Minister in Japanese History

Sanae Takaichi wins clear majority to become first female prime minister in Japanese history.

Jason Belcher

Trump

Oct 13, 2025

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4 min read

Trump Administration Announces Mass Layoffs of Federal Employees

Trump Administration announces mass firings of federal employees have begun due to the government shutdown.

Jason Belcher

Nobel Prize

Oct 13, 2025

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4 min read

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Machado Wins Nobel Prize for Peace

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Machado awarded the Nobel Prize for peace for opposition to the Maduro Regime.

Jason Belcher

Europe

French Prime Minister Resigns After Only One Month in Office

Oct 9, 2025

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3 min read

French Prime Minister Resigns After Only One Month in Office

French Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu resigns, throwing France into a political crisis.

Jason Belcher

Government

Biggs Proposes FISA Reform Blocking Warrantless Surveillance of Americans

Department of Homeland Security Valentines Day Shutdown Begins

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s Party Wins Super Majority in Snap Elections

Civil Service Protections Disappearing For 50,000 Workers

President Trump Calls for Republicans to Nationalize U.S. Elections

U.S. Government Partially Shuts Down Due to Dispute Over Immigration Tactics

Government Shutdown Begins As Federal Agencies Halt Nonessential Operations

A Push To End Property Taxes For Homeowners Gaining Momentum in Several States

Online Campaign to Oust Egyptian President Al-Sisi Launched in Egypt

Why Government Deficits Matter More Than You Think

Trump Steps Away from National Guard Deployments in Blue Cities

The Federal Government Pauses Key Offshore Wind Projects

Paychecks On The Line As Student Loan Garnishment Returns

U.S. Expands Entry Rules with Social Media Disclosure Requirement

SNAP Work Rules Tighten as Benefits Return to a Normal Schedule

Federal Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Attorney General Comey

Ousted Leader of Bangladesh Sheik Hasina Given Death Sentence

Longest Federal Government Shutdown in American History Ends

U.S. Government Shutdown to Become Longest in American History

U.S. Federal Government Shutdown Becomes Second Longest Ever

Dem Governors Launch Health Association to Challenge CDC and FDA Authority

Sanae Takaichi Becomes First Female Prime Minister in Japanese History

Trump Administration Announces Mass Layoffs of Federal Employees

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Machado Wins Nobel Prize for Peace

French Prime Minister Resigns After Only One Month in Office

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