For decades, Americans have heard warnings about the growing U.S. national debt. Recently, the country crossed a significant financial milestone: the federal debt is now larger than the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). Simply, the United States now owes more...
Gas prices are rising again, reaching their highest level in four years on April 28. Around the same time, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it would leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), signaling plans to increase oil production. At...
If you’ve ever wondered how children’s data is protected online, a key federal update just took effect. On April 22, 2026, updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) officially went into effect. COPPA is the primary U.S. law governing how...
For many households, grocery shopping feels more expensive than ever. Inflation, supply chain challenges, and global trade pressures have pushed food prices higher across the board. Shoppers notice it at checkout, even if they can’t always pinpoint why. At the same...
In honor of Earth Day, this installment of The Policy Circle’s America 250: Year of Convening series examines how a few individuals transformed personal appreciation for nature into organized efforts that shaped national conservation policy. As the American...
