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Why Veterans’ Mental Health Care Is A New Legislative PriorityVeterans’ mental health has moved from a specialized concern to a central public policy issue. Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, traumatic…The Fight Over a Nationwide Credit Card Late-Fee CapCredit card late fees have become a flashpoint in the debate over household debt, consumer protection, and the cost of banking. Supporters of a federal ceiling…How the Great Salt Lake Crisis Is Forcing Utah to ActThe Great Salt Lake is more than a striking landscape west of Salt Lake City. It is a critical ecosystem, a stopover for millions of migratory birds, a source…Inside the Pentagon’s Plan to Counter Hypersonic MissilesHypersonic weapons travel at speeds above Mach 5, but speed is only part of the danger. Their ability to maneuver during flight can blur the line between a…Why China’s Rare Earth Curbs Alarm US ManufacturersRare earth elements are used in products that seem far removed from mining: electric vehicles, wind turbines, smartphones, missile guidance systems, industrial…The political fallout of a potential US auto strike waveA large-scale auto strike would reach far beyond factory gates. A work stoppage involving major automakers could disrupt vehicle production, pressure parts…How the Presidential Records Act Shapes Transparency BattlesPresidential records sit at the center of many disputes over government openness. Emails, briefing materials, schedules, text messages, recordings, and other…The Growing Push to Decriminalize Psychedelics for TherapyFor decades, psychedelics were treated mainly as illicit substances, associated with counterculture and criminal enforcement. That view is shifting as…What New NOAA Weather Satellite Delays Mean for Storm WarningsNOAA’s weather satellites are the quiet infrastructure behind many of the alerts people receive during hurricanes, tornado outbreaks, floods, wildfires, and…Why the US Is Sending More Weapons to Ukraine in 2024The United States increased military support for Ukraine in 2024 because the war entered a dangerous phase. Russian forces were applying pressure along several…