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The Congressional Budget Office’s June 2025 report explores the real-world performance of the F-35 fighter aircraft, detailing how availability, use, and costs differ across the Air Force, Marine Corps, and…

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Population shifts across U.S. counties don’t happen in a vacuum—they reflect broader trends in migration, economic opportunity, and local policy. This American Community Survey brief explores 2022 population changes, highlighting…

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What exactly is a suburb—and why has it been so hard to define? This research from the U.S. Census Bureau dives deep into that question, introducing a new method for…

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In 2024, the U.S. Geological Survey operated over 12,000 streamgages to monitor surface water conditions across the country. These instruments collect river height and streamflow data—most of it updated in…

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The FY 2026 Budget in Brief outlines strategic investments to strengthen U.S. national security, bolster public health, and advance innovation across sectors. Key funding priorities include climate resilience, modernizing infrastructure,…

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A new Executive Order establishes the President’s Make America Beautiful Again Commission to restore and protect the nation’s public lands and outdoor spaces. Citing deferred maintenance, reduced access, and regulatory…

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NASA is investing over $74 billion across 38 major projects, with a growing focus on returning astronauts to the Moon through the Artemis program. While many initiatives have stayed on…

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The 2025 Trucking VMTT (Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax) report explores how shifting from fuel taxes to mileage-based fees could reshape the financial backbone of U.S. transportation infrastructure. As fuel efficiency…

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Broadband isn’t just about faster internet—it’s becoming the foundation for smarter communities and future-ready government services. This paper explores how broadband convergence is reshaping local infrastructure, connecting everything from transportation…

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The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires exposed dangerous delays in local and state wildfire response efforts, prompting swift federal action. Executive Order 14308 calls for modernizing and unifying wildfire strategies…

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The United States is moving to reclaim leadership in high-speed aviation with a bold push to lift outdated restrictions on supersonic flight. A new executive order directs federal agencies to…

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Over the past two decades, the U.S. has experienced a profound demographic shift: the population of adults aged 65 and older is now nearly equal to the number of children.…

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The aging population is reshaping the demographic landscape of the United States. As of 2024, older adults now outnumber children in nearly half of U.S. counties—a reflection of long-term trends…

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The 2022 Commodity Flow Survey highlights the dominance of trucking in the movement of goods across the U.S., accounting for over 8 billion tons—far surpassing all other transport modes. Rail,…

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New Census data reveals the 100 cities and towns with the largest population increases between July 2023 and July 2024. This snapshot highlights where people are relocating across the country,…

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