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The Fight Over TikTok and National Security Gets PersonalTikTok’s future in the United States has become a dispute about far more than an app. It now sits at the intersection of national security, free speech, data…Why Student Loan Forgiveness Remains a Stalemate in CongressStudent loan forgiveness remains one of the most divisive economic and political questions in Washington. Millions of Americans carry federal education debt,…How Coastal Erosion Is Driving a New Wave of Property Insurance LawsCoastal erosion has moved from an environmental concern to a financial and legal crisis. As beaches narrow, dunes disappear, and storm surges reach farther…Inside the Push to Regulate Cryptocurrency Donations to CampaignsCryptocurrency has moved from a niche technology into a recurring feature of political fundraising. Candidates and committees can accept digital assets,…What the Fed’s Next Move Means for Mortgage RatesThe Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision will influence borrowing conditions, but it will not set mortgage rates directly. Home loans respond more…How AI Is Reshaping Election SecurityElection security has become a technology, governance, and public-trust issue. Election offices must protect voter registration databases, ballot-management…Why Washington Is Moving Toward Stronger Digital PrivacyPersonal information has become a political issue with unusually broad appeal. Conservatives often frame privacy as a matter of individual liberty and limits…How the new farm bill could reshape food assistance programsA new farm bill could influence how millions of Americans qualify for food assistance, how benefits are calculated, and which foods households can purchase.…Why patriotism is being redefined in modern politicsPatriotism once carried a relatively simple public meaning: loyalty to a nation, respect for its symbols, and support for the institutions that preserve its…The Unseen Work of US Diplomats in Conflict ZonesWhen conflict dominates the news, attention usually centers on battlefield movements, airstrikes, elections, or ceasefire announcements. Far less visible is…