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FEMA revised how it evaluates disaster assistance requests, aiming to better support communities—especially smaller or more vulnerable ones. However, its guidance still relies on outdated data, making it harder for…

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This report examines the unprecedented use of Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) to supply over $31 billion in military aid—primarily to Ukraine—since 2022. While the Defense Department has rapidly delivered weapons…

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The President has established the Religious Liberty Commission to reinforce and expand protections for religious freedom across the United States. This initiative responds to growing concerns about policies that may…

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This executive order addresses the growing concern of overcriminalization in federal regulations. With tens of thousands of complex rules—many carrying criminal penalties—it calls for greater transparency, accountability, and fairness in…

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This executive order aims to bring fairness to prescription drug pricing by ensuring Americans pay no more than patients in other developed nations. It directs federal agencies to push for…

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The President has launched a sweeping directive to eliminate federal regulations that stifle competition and entrench monopolies. Executive Order 14267 mandates a comprehensive agency review to identify rules that block…

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This executive order seeks to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in federal enforcement, regulation, and civil rights law interpretation. It asserts that disparate-impact frameworks—where unequal outcomes may be viewed…

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This executive order directs the federal government to identify and penalize “sanctuary jurisdictions” that obstruct immigration law enforcement. The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security will compile and…

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A new Executive Order issued on May 1, 2025, directs the immediate cessation of federal funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The administration argues…

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Executive Order 14260, issued in April 2025, aims to protect domestic energy production from what the administration deems unconstitutional or excessive state and local regulations. It directs the Attorney General…

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FIPS 201 represents the gold standard for secure, interoperable identity verification across federal agencies by defining rigorous technical and operational requirements for PIV (Personal Identity Verification) systems. These systems integrate…

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This report assesses how U.S. federal agencies engage in international regulatory cooperation (IRC), especially in the decade following Executive Order 13,609. It explores agency practices, obstacles to cooperation, and the…

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This report examines the legal complexities surrounding when and how judicial review of federal agency actions can be time-barred. It explores general and special statutory limitations, such as the six-year…

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The Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) helps DHS and its foreign law enforcement partners detect and disrupt transnational crime and terrorism by sharing biometric and biographic data. Operated…

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accredits representatives to assist veterans with benefit claims, but oversight gaps remain. While VA has policies in place and generally follows them, its Accreditation,…

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