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This week is national school choice week, a yearly tradition that educates parents on the principles of school choice and educational freedom.
With data now available showing the value of independent agencies following the processes set forth in E.O. 12866, there is no doubt that consistency across the government in regulatory procedures and analysis only improves certainty and transparency of the process. It is now time for Congress to codify E.O. 12866 and require independent regulatory agencies to conduct robust cost-benefit analyses of their significant rules and subject their analysis to third-party review through OIRA, just as Executive agencies have for decades.
What share of federal health subsidies are “discretionary” spending and therefore part of the annual appropriations bills? 10.8 percent.
The House Judiciary Committee had planned – now delayed – to mark up a balanced budget amendment (BBA) following a hearing last month. Most BBAs would require spending and revenue to balance. Ideally, that would happen over the medium term, not each year.
This week’s conversation is a golden opportunity for our elected representatives to identify real solutions that make health much more affordable for working families.
It’s no secret the rapid buildout of AI data centers is going to, and in some cases already has, increase electricity and energy demands nationwide. Fortunately, President Trump’s statement, along with Microsoft’s announcement, presents a wise solution to address this rise in demand.
Artificial intelligence is becoming an essential tool across healthcare, education, transportation, public safety, elections, and government services. When guided by principles AI can empower individuals, expand opportunity, and strengthen America’s economic leadership while respecting civil liberties and consumer choice.
For now, the likelihood that President Trump will give Congress a budget request on time and before the State of the Union is encouraging. Perhaps it’s even a sign that the federal government is turning the corner on dysfunction, just in time for America to celebrate its 250th birthday.
Today, the Trump Administration announced that the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) took a key step in achieving landmark permitting reforms by finalizing an Interim Final Rule (IFR) rescinding CEQ’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations.
