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House Passes Figures’ Bipartisan Made in America Jobs Act to Increase Domestic Jobs
The “Made in America Jobs Act,” a bipartisan bill was passed by the U.S. House on Tuesday March 23, 2026. The bill promotes domestic job creation by utilizing existing federal economic development tools. It aims to reshore manufacturing jobs, support economically distressed areas, and enhance supply chain resilience through community-level investments without introducing new funding…
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Senate Passes Major Housing Affordability Bill 89-10
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan housing affordability bill, spearheaded by Elizabeth Warren and Tim Scott, aimed at tackling the housing shortage and rising prices. It includes provisions to expand affordable housing financing, boost modular home construction, and restrict large investors while awaiting House approval.
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The State of Infrastructure: Governors 2026 Priorities
Commentary, Democracy, Demographics, Economy, Energy, Government, Housing, Infrastructure, Jobs, National Governors Association, News, Population Growth, State Government, Technology, TransportationGovernors from both parties in the U.S. are collaborating to enhance infrastructure, recognizing its vital role in economic growth and community connectivity. Their bipartisan efforts focus on sustainable planning, clean water systems, and efficient project delivery to foster resilience and opportunity.
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Senators Propose Bipartisan Bills to Combat Online Child Exploitation
Congress, Federal Government, Government, NBC News, News, Opioid Epidemic, Social Issues, Veterans, VideoRep. Joe Courtney and Rep. Greg Murphy discuss bipartisan efforts to address the opioid epidemic among veterans through the HOPE Act. They emphasize the urgency of non-partisan solutions to mitigate addiction, advocate for public health measures, and support veterans’ unique needs.
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‘Transcends Party Identification’: Bipartisan Lawmakers on Addressing Opioid Epidemic Among Veterans
Congress, Federal Government, Government, NBC News, News, Opioid Epidemic, Social Issues, Veterans, VideoRep. Joe Courtney and Rep. Greg Murphy discuss bipartisan efforts to address the opioid epidemic among veterans through the HOPE Act. They emphasize the urgency of non-partisan solutions to mitigate addiction, advocate for public health measures, and support veterans’ unique needs.
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Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren Collaborate on Housing Reform
Civil Rights, Congress, Economy, Federal Government, Government, Housing, News, Senate, Social Issues, Washington PostIn a rare display of cross-party cooperation, Republican Senator Tim Scott (SC) and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren (MA) jointly led the Senate Banking Committee in passing the comprehensive Road to Housing Act. The bill addresses the U.S. housing crisis by reducing regulatory barriers, encouraging modular housing, and expanding affordable housing programs…
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US Senators Pushing Bipartisan Bill on New Russia Sanctions
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal proposed a bipartisan bill imposing 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian energy, aiming to pressure Moscow to end the Ukraine war. The plan targets Russia’s economic supporters and grants limited presidential waiver authority…
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How the GOP Beat Democrats to a Child Care Win
Congress, Economy, Elections, Federal Government, Government, News, Policy, Social Issues, Taxes, VoxA major win led by Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) in partnership with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), rolling out $16 B in child care tax credits—an example of cross-party collaboration impacting working families…
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Securing Social Security: A Bipartisan Plan
Congress, Economy, Federal Government, Government, News, Opinion, Retirement, Senate, Social Security, Washington PostSenators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) unveiled a joint proposal to create an investment fund that stabilizes Social Security and reduces debt—a strong example of pragmatic, moderate policy…
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Bipartisanship Is Key to Fiscal Responsibility
In today’s economic landscape, the need for fiscal responsibility has reached a critical juncture. With Moody’s recent downgrade of U.S. debt and alarming warnings from all three major credit rating agencies, the urgency for bipartisan action has never been clearer…
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Inside the First Major U.S. Bill Tackling AI Harms—and Deepfake Abuse
AI, Civil Rights, Congress, Federal Government, Government, News, Policy, Social Issues, Technology, VoxThe TAKE IT DOWN Act received overwhelming bipartisan support (409–2 in the House) to combat non-consensual AI deepfake content—blending tech regulation with civil rights concerns. Sparked by teen victims’ stories, the bipartisan measure criminalizes distribution and forces platforms to remove content within 48 hours, while raising questions about enforcement and free speech implications…
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Reshaping Workforce Development: How Governors Are Turning WIOA Challenges into Opportunity
Economy, Government, Jobs, National Governors Association, National Topics, News, Report, State GovernmentWorkforce transformation is happening—and governors are leading the charge. A new report from the National Governors Association highlights how state leaders are turning the challenges of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) into bold workforce solutions…
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Exploring what the partisan divide over trusting election results means for the country
Democracy, Elections, Federal Government, Government, National Topics, News, PBS News, State Government, Video, VotingPBS News Hour with Judy Woodruff. As Americans line up to vote early in person, drop off their ballots, or make plans for Election Day, many officials are bracing for an onslaught of conspiracy theories, protests, legal challenges, and even violence. Part of her series, America at a Crossroads…
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The Center for Politics: Sabato’s Crystal Ball
Analysis, Elections, Federal Government, Forecast, National Topics, News, State Government, The Center for PoliticsA comprehensive, nonpartisan political analysis that forecasts and analyzes trends in American politics and elections…
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Don’t Like the 2024 Presidential Candidates? Let’s Give Them Fewer Things to Break
CATO Institute, Commentary, Democracy, Elections, Federal Government, National Topics, News, Opinion, State Government, VotingWe need to start insisting that Congress does its job and begins rolling back the enormous power we’re conferring on presidents who are clearly not “the best we can do”…
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Yuval Noah Harari on Whether Democracy and AI Can Coexists
The paradox of information abundance failing to increase wisdom, referencing Yuval Noah Harari’s insights in his new book on information networks.
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America’s National Debt Is Ballooning—and Any Real Solutions Can Only Be Bipartisan
Gary Shapiro criticizes both political parties for inadequate national debt solutions, urging comprehensive reforms, including spending cuts, tax increases, and bipartisan cooperation for fiscal responsibility.
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Immigrant Population Is Still One Million Below the Pre-Trump Trend
Analysis, CATO Institute, Data, Demographics, Economy, Federal Government, Immigration, News, Population GrowthNew numbers from the Census Bureau’s mini-census, the American Community Survey (ACS), show that the immigrant population is increasing but is still below the Census Bureau’s projections made in 2017 (the year the Trump administration started to radically alter the course of immigration for four years)…
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Analyzing the First Step Act’s impact on criminal justice
Aimed at reducing recividism and reforming federal prison sentences, the act was a rare bipartisan success, bringing together advocates from both sides of the aisle who agreed on the need for criminal justice reform…
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Outcome of election will decide future of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Civil Rights, Climate Change, Commentary, Democracy, Economy, Elections, Federal Government, Jobs, NCSL, News, State Government, VotingThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, was signed into law in 2021. This landmark legislation, drafted by a bipartisan group of senators, has helped ease inflation, strengthen supply chains and creates millions of jobs. It’s future and focus is now a big question mark…
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Senators: We Can Still Find Common Ground in Principled Debate
America was founded by extraordinary individuals who engaged in spirited debate and then came together to build a more perfect union. Solution-oriented leaders who are willing to work across the aisle can work through differences through respectful, robust debate.