When disaster strikes, the federal government does not have the luxury of moving slowly. In those moments of crisis, Congress is asked to act quickly and spend at scale. Speed can prevent deeper harm, but haste can strain accountability. The challenge is not merely financial. It is constitutional, institutional, and civic.
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Council of Economic Advisers Issues Study on State Income Tax Elimination
The council analyzed the replacement of state income tax collection with sales tax revenue and limiting state service expansion. The White House Council of Economic Advisers released a…
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Government Funding Legislation Passage in Question Over DHS/ICE Concerns
A partial government shut down could occur again if the House-passed minibus isn’t approved by the Senate. The U.S. Senate is considering a minibus of six pieces of…
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Everyday-Voices Shaping Extraordinary
In the U.S., federal rulemaking can feel distant, technical, and dominated by experts. But did you know, embedded in the federal process there is a remarkable democratic tool? And it’s called, “Public Comment”.
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Governing for the Next Generation
When government policies, federal debt, and long term planning projects span generations, what does it mean for a government to govern for future generations who aren’t yet born?
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250 Years of Prayer
For 250 years, prayer has shaped the nation in times of uncertainty, grief, and moral evaluation. As the nation faces the next quarter-millennia, prayer is the cornerstone of hope for the future.
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Managing Trust in Government
Foundational trust in government matters for the smooth functioning of civic life. Yet data shows that less than 20% of Americans trust the federal government and civic trust has been declining for decades. How can the government restore that trust?
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America’s National Debt and Inherited Ledgers
Where does all the money go? Who pays the bill? As government spending grows and the cost of debt rises, the question becomes less about charts and more about the kind of future we want to create.
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Shared Stewardships in America’s Environmental Protection
The quality of the air we breathe, the water that flows through our communities, and the forests and fields that define our landscapes are shaped by policies and regulations at every level of government. How should federal, state, and local authorities share responsibility?
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The Department of Defense and the Department of War
What difference does a name make? The name of a department might seem like a technicality, but it subtly shapes how we see ourselves as a nation, as in how we define strength, peace, and service. The debate also asks deeper questions about identity and intention: What do we believe power should protect, and whom does it serve?
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