Lawmakers in Washington are talking a lot about audits these days, but there’s a smarter way to catch fraud before it drains public funds. A bill proposed by Rep. David Hackney aims to reward whistleblowers who expose cheating in government programs—not just Medicaid. Right now, Washington is one of
Lawmakers squared off this week over future funding for the nation’s main pollution watchdog, the EPA. Democrats argued the agency is abandoning its job to keep air and water clean, warning that half-funding requests would gut state programs that test wells, treat wastewater, and track cancer-causin
Lawmakers from both parties say no to Trump’s plan to cut NASA’s budget by nearly a quarter in 2027. That’s not surprising—Congress already rejected similar cuts last year. Republican Rep. Brian Babin from Texas argued that the proposal won’t help NASA reach goals set by both the president and Congr
Lawmakers in the U. S. are trying to create clear guidelines for cryptocurrencies, but progress is slow. Experts estimate there’s only about a one-in-three chance the new rules will pass in 2025. Some even predict the odds are closer to one in four. The main issue isn’t just about passing the rules—
Gordon has spent years pushing academic discussions forward. Not by avoiding tough topics but by diving right into them. He doesn’t just present ideas—he tests them, challenges them, and makes sure they hold up under scrutiny. That approach has shaped how experts view mood disorders, especially bipo
Lawmakers are stepping up their criticism of markets that let people bet on the results of military actions. The debate grew louder after a prediction platform opened a line on whether Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would lose power following an attack that killed him. Some senators called th
Lawmakers in the European Union have decided to pause a big trade agreement with South American countries. They want the top court to check if the deal follows EU rules. The vote was close, with 334 in favor and 324 against, and a few abstentions. This deal, known as the EU-Mercosur agreement, has
Law enforcement has always been quick to adopt new tech, from scanners that read license plates to cameras that recognize faces. Now, AI is stepping into a big part of police work: writing reports. The U. S. Department of Justice says some police departments are using AI software linked to body came
Lawmakers are stepping up to challenge the president's decisions. On Thursday, Republicans in the House planned to override two vetoes from the president's second term. These vetoes were on bills that seemed like no-brainers. One bill was about a pipeline to bring clean water to parts of Colorado. T
Law firms are teaming up at a faster pace. In 2025, there were 59 mergers. That is 18% more than the year before. Experts say this trend will continue in 2026. The main reason? Size matters. Bigger firms have more money. They can afford to pay top dollar for skilled lawyers. They can also invest in
