Brooke Rollins Inches Closer to Confirmation as Agriculture Secretary
Lawmakers on the Senate Agriculture Committee have voted unanimously to advance Brooke Rollins, nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, to the full Senate for final confirmation. Having served as the head...
Additional Details on Major Trade Actions
On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued executive orders imposing tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico in response to alleged illicit drug flows, organized crime, and illegal...
Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs: 25% on Canada and Mexico, 10% on Canadian Energy
February 1st, 2025, President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, with an additional 10% tariff on imports from China. He specified that shipments of...
Budget Reconciliation 101
Budget Reconciliation was born out of The Congressional Budget Act of 1974, which established the congressional budget process for determining national priorities. Reconciliation is a fast-track budgetary mechanism that enables...
Day One Decisions: Trump’s Executive Orders Set Administrations Tone
After President Trump was sworn into office Monday afternoon, he headed to Capitol One Arena to sign a series of executive orders, covering a wide range of actions—from repealing numerous...
Trump Administration Executive Order Tracker
Mere hours after his inauguration, President Trump issued a series of executive orders, signaling the start of his presidency with a decisive use of executive authority to enact sweeping changes...
Trump Cabinet Confirmation Hearings: How it is Going So Far
The confirmation hearings for President Trump’s cabinet nominees have been a mix of political maneuvering, intense scrutiny, and strategic positioning. Read about the hearings from this week below. Scott Bessent...
Reflecting on Jimmy Carter and his Food and Agriculture Policy Legacy
The Last Farmer in the White House: Jimmy Carter’s Legacy in Agriculture As the last farmer to occupy the White House, Jimmy Carter’s agricultural background influenced much of his presidency...
ILA and USMX Reach Tentative Agreement on New Six Year Contract
On January 9th, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced they have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract. The current contract...
Reflecting on the 118th Congress: A Year of Uncertainty, Leadership Shifts, and Legislative Struggles
The 118th Congress, which began in January 2023 and concluded at the end January 3 2024, was a period marked by political turbulence, high-stakes negotiations, and a divided government. As...
The Politics & Process Behind Upcoming Speaker Election
On January 3, the 119th Congress will convene, and the U.S. House of Representatives faces the critical task of electing its Speaker, the chamber’s presiding officer. While Republicans maintain a...
USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation into China’s Semiconductor Industry Policies
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a Section 301 investigation into the People’s Republic of China (PRC) concerning its actions and policies aimed at dominating...
Congress Approves Funding Bill, Averting Government Shutdown
On Capitol Hill, it’s often said that the scent of jet fumes at DCA before a weekend or holiday recess is a surefire incentive for legislative action. This episode seemed...
Lawmakers Scramble as Funding Bill Falls Apart and Shutdown Looms
Even before yesterday’s publication of the 1,500+ page funding package, numerous conservative legislators in both the House and Senate had already voiced objections to the process and substance of Republican...
Health Divison of Funding Proposal
Note: This legislation has been pulled by congressional leadership; read more here Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are in a race against time to pass a short-term spending bill and avert...
