For generations, successful law enforcement investigations have depended on a simple principle: keep suspects guessing. Whether investigators are pursuing a fugitive, dismantling a conspiracy, or […]
How Landlords Make Cheap Rent More Expensive
For people searching for a rental home, the advertised monthly price is often the first number that determines whether a property seems affordable. A home listed for $1,800 a month might fit comfortably within a household's budget, while another listed for $1,950 might not. But what happens when the advertised price omits charges that tenants have no choice but to pay? That question is at the center of a major federal consumer protection case announced November 6th. Progress Residential, one of the country's largest managers of single-family rental homes, and its owner, private equity firm Pretium Partners, have agreed to…
When the Government Questions Your Vote
Election security is a fundamental responsibility of government. Voters need confidence that elections are conducted fairly, that ballots are counted accurately, and that only eligible people participate. But efforts to protect elections can create their own problems when investigations rely on questionable information or put eligible voters under unnecessary scrutiny. That concern is at the center of a legal battle unfolding just days before the November midterm elections. A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to restrict Department of Homeland Security investigations into suspected noncitizen voter registration and voting in nine states. The judge found that the…
America Is Making It Harder to Become American
For many immigrants, becoming a U.S. citizen is the culmination of years of hard work, paperwork, and patience. It can mean finally voting in an American election, traveling without the same concerns about maintaining permanent resident status, and gaining the security of knowing that their future in the country is settled. But for thousands of people who have followed the rules and applied for citizenship, the finish line appears to be moving farther away. According to a recent report from The Washington Post, federal officials approved approximately 173,000 people for citizenship during the first eight months of 2026, a 72…
When the Government Questions Your Vote
Election security is a fundamental responsibility of government. Voters need confidence that elections are conducted fairly, that ballots are counted accurately, and that only eligible…
America Is Making It Harder to Become American
For many immigrants, becoming a U.S. citizen is the culmination of years of hard work, paperwork, and patience. It can mean finally voting in an…
When AI Reads Your Medical Records
For years, artificial intelligence in health care was largely discussed as a future technology. Doctors might someday use AI to identify diseases, analyze medical images,…
The Growing Alarm Over Facial Recognition and ICE Detentions
For years, debates about facial recognition technology largely centered on local police departments, airport security, and private sector data collection. More recently, however, a different…
The Cost of Closing Forest Research
The U.S. Forest Service is closing 23 research and development facilities across more than a dozen states as part of a sweeping reorganization of the…
When Politics Enters the Science: The Fight Over What Judges Should Know
The courts routinely deal with questions that judges cannot answer through legal precedent alone. What caused an environmental disaster? How reliable is a particular scientific…
How Landlords Make Cheap Rent More Expensive
For people searching for a rental home, the advertised monthly price is often the first number that determines whether a property seems affordable. A home…
Why Financial Literacy Matters More Than Ever
For generations, financial literacy has been viewed as a personal skill that helps people budget wisely, save for retirement, and avoid unnecessary debt. Today, it…
Measles Is Back. Is America Ready?
For more than two decades, measles was a disease most Americans knew from history books, old photographs, or stories told by older relatives. The United…
When Saving Medicaid Money Could Cost States More
Starting in January 2027, millions of lower-income Americans enrolled in Medicaid will face a new requirement that has been presented as a way to reduce…
The Pest We Thought We Beat
For decades, the New World screwworm was considered a solved problem in the United States. Through sustained eradication campaigns and international coordination, the parasite was […]
Are More Voting Rights in Retreat?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision allowing Alabama to use a Republican-favored congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections has reignited a longstanding debate about […]
The Growing Alarm Over Facial Recognition and ICE Detentions
For years, debates about facial recognition technology largely centered on local police departments, airport security, and private sector data collection. More recently, however, a different […]
How Worried Should We Be About Hantavirus?
News about outbreaks of rare viruses tends to trigger a familiar cycle of anxiety. Headlines spread quickly, social media speculation accelerates, and comparisons to COVID-19 […]
Not Thinking About Americans
When Donald Trump told reporters this week, “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,” the remark landed with unusual force because of the moment in […]
How Speculators Move Gas Prices
For most Americans, the price of gasoline feels deeply personal. It determines commuting costs, shipping prices, airline tickets, and, indirectly, the cost of groceries and […]
Fortifying the White House While Ignoring the Streets
The aftermath of high-profile acts of violence often reveals as much about political priorities as it does about public safety. In the wake of the […]
Inside the FBI’s Long History of Controversy
The latest controversy surrounding Kash Patel isn’t happening in a vacuum. As reported by ABC News, Patel has denied allegations published days earlier by The […]
The Rise, Fall, and Rise of American Monopolies
The history of monopolies in the United States is really the story of how the country learned to balance capitalism with control. From the late […]