As Americans move between employers, work part-time or multiple jobs, freelance, or step into non-paying caregiving roles, an important question has emerged: Has the retirement system kept pace?
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USDA Announces 2026 Agricultural Textile Trust Fund Payments
The two annual funds provide federal support to manufacturers in the fabric and clothing industry. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced payments allotted under the 2026 Pima…
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Institutional Stability and Public Trust
Stable institutions provide predictability, but public trust is at an all-time low. What does the government need to do to restore American’s trust in federal institutions?
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The Cost of War: Who Pays and Who Decides?
The total cost of war extends well beyond immediate operations. Long-term obligations frequently include veterans’ health care, disability compensation, education benefits, and ongoing military readiness adjustments. How do we balance readiness with accountability?
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National Debt and Long-term Implications
Is the United States growing debt heading towards insolvency? That’s the point where debt and interest unsustainably skyrocket beyond control and outpace long-term economic growth.
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Anti-Fraud Task Force Uncovers Billions in Potentially Fraudulent Government Contracts
Letters have been sent to hundreds of businesses with 30-day deadlines for evidence of legitimacy. Vice President JD Vance is heading the administration’s anti-fraud task force, which recently…
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The Expanding Purpose of National Defense
The Constitution assigns the federal government responsibility for providing national defense. Once focused primarily on territorial protection and conventional warfare, today national defense includes deterring conflict, protecting infrastructure, supporting allies, and responding to emerging risks that extend beyond traditional battlefields. How is the national defense adapting to a changing world?
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State Department Launches Pax Silica Fund
The proposed semiconductor supply chain investment fund would use foreign assistance to support critical minerals, infrastructure, and manufacturing. The U.S. Department of State recently announced plans to work…
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Mid-decade Redistricting and Balance of Representation
While it may appear procedural, redistricting shapes how communities are grouped and how voices are heard. Representatives are meant to serve identifiable communities, not abstract categories. As populations change, how does redistricting work to better represent the will of the people?
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How the Federal Budget Really Works
Each year the U.S. government undertakes one of the most complex planning efforts in public life: determining how trillions of dollars will be raised, distributed, and monitored. Understanding how the federal budget actually works helps explain why delays occur and why thoughtful reforms matter.
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