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Trump Will Never Forgive Burnham if the Chagos Deal Is Resurrected

When Andy Burnham heads to the UN General Assembly in New York next month,he will likely face pressurefrom Mauritius to cede British sovereignty over the Chagos Islands in a major test on the internat...

2026-08-27

Claremont Institute CRS & CBO Analysis 8/10 ?

Offensive Truths: Dr. Nathan Cofnas and the State of the Academy

Dr. Nathan Cofnas has been accused of “scientific racism” for his studies of race and genetics. Now he's been suspended by the University of Ghent and banned on Substack for his role in exposing the a...

2026-08-27

EveryCRSReport CRS & CBO Analysis 7/10 ?

U.S. Army’s Patriot Air and Missile Defense System

The Patriot air and missile defense (AMD) system (seeFigure 1) is an Army ground-based mobile system designed to detect, track, and engage aircraft, uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), cruise missiles, a...

2026-08-27

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AOC Only Admits “Woke 1” Was Crazy Because It Stopped Working

Leftist admissions that the hysteria that overtook the country in 2020 was indeed “crazy,” as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) herself now puts it, are suddenly cascading faster than anyone could ...

2026-08-27

Claremont Institute CRS & CBO Analysis 8/10 ?

The Great American Trade War Continues

Trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada broke down in the final hours of last Friday. This week, Trump’s 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods have gone into effect.

2026-08-26

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The No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process

Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process The No Surprises Act (NSA, P.L. 116-260 Div. BB, Title I) established certain federal consumer protections related to surprise billing—that is, circumsta...

2026-08-27

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U.S. Government-Backed Homebuying Market Drives Up House Prices for Ordinary Americans

Few features of American economic policy are as sweeping or unquestioned as the federal government’s backing of the mortgage market. Between 70 percent and 80 percent of new mortgage originations and ...

2026-08-26

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July 2026 Water System Cyber Incidents: Considerations for Congress

Reports of cyberattackson water systems in at least seven states in July 2026 have increased attention on the security of the nation's municipal water infrastructure. These and other cyber incidents h...

2026-08-27

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Stop Taxing Inflation

With the cost of living on every voter’s mind, an old idea is getting a new push on Capitol Hill: fixing a flaw in the tax code that makes everything more expensive.Anyone who has ever sold a home, st...

2026-08-26

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Whose Interest Is the RSA Voting?

Shareholder capitalism, like democracy, is government by the consent of the governed, and consent presumes that someone is keeping minutes. At the Heritage Foundation’sFree Enterprise Initiative, we f...

2026-08-26

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America: People, Principles, Place

What does it mean to be an American? How do we define America? Some say it’s an idea. Others say a place. Still more say a people.In truth, America encompasses all these components. Each plays its uni...

2026-08-26

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Equipping the Church for the IVF Era

When Anna, a pianist at her local church, began to show the unmistakable signs of pregnancy, her elders assumed it was unplanned and prepared to offer her counseling and support. They were shocked by ...

2026-08-26

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The Psychology of Tribalism Is Damaging Politics

Since he first walked this earth, man has organized himself into tribes. There is safety in numbers and, along with physical and practical advantages, comes the most appealing benefit: belonging.Polit...

2026-08-25

EveryCRSReport CRS & CBO Analysis 7/10 ?

FY2027 NDAA: National Guard Military Technician Phaseout

Section 1105 of the House-passed version of a FY2027 NDAA (H.R. 8800) would amend32 U.S.C. §709to replace National Guard military technicians (MTs) with a mix of Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and ci...

2026-08-27

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Social Security Benefit Taxation Highlights

December 20, 2019 – August 26, 2026IF11397 Taxation of Social Security benefits began with the Social Security Amendments of 1983. There weretwo primary reasonsfor taxing Social Security benefits....

2026-08-26

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Section 301 and China: Shipping and Shipbuilding Issues

May 13, 2024 – August 26, 2026IF12666 Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (§§301-310, 19 U.S.C. §§2411-2420, referred to as "Section 301") is one of the principal statutory means by which the U...

2026-08-26

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USPS Ballot Mail Rule: Overview and Potential Impact

On March 31, 2026, President Donald Trump issuedExecutive Order(EO)14399, "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections." The order states "unique ballot envelope identifiers, ...

2026-08-26

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Labor Day Speech Resources: Fact Sheet

August 17, 2015 – August 26, 2026R44152 Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrating the achievements of American workers. Labor Day also symbolically marks the end of summer and, in many states, th...

2026-08-26

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TikTok and China’s Digital Platforms: Issues for Congress

April 19, 2024 – August 26, 2026IF12640 Congress and U.S. policymakers at the federal and state levels have taken steps to address their national security-related concerns about the extent to whic...

2026-08-26

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Reforming the Energy Policy and Conservation Act: Balancing Costs and Benefits and Curating the Law’s Energy Standards

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA;P.L. 94-163), as amended, authorizes a national standards program in which the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issues legally binding standards for the max...

2026-08-26