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The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
Why it matters: The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
Why it matters: The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
Maine’s governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first in the U.S. to freeze large new datacenters.
Why it matters: Maine’s governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first in the U.S. to freeze large new datacenters.
The fight between the U.S. and Iran has shifted into the Strait of Hormuz, where both sides are testing blockade power at sea.
Why it matters: The fight between the U.S. and Iran has shifted into the Strait of Hormuz, where both sides are testing blockade power at sea.
A Senate hearing put Kevin Warsh on the spot over whether he would follow President Trump's push for lower interest rates.
Why it matters: A Senate hearing put Kevin Warsh on the spot over whether he would follow President Trump's push for lower interest rates.
Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve is set to tell senators he will keep interest rates independent.
Why it matters: Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve is set to tell senators he will keep interest rates independent.
President Donald Trump has warned that he will dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step down at the end of his term next month.
Why it matters: President Donald Trump has warned that he will dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step down at the end of his term next month.
Hong Kong is trying to turn itself into China’s quantum technology gateway even as Washington keeps it under some of the heaviest sanctions pressure in the world.
Why it matters: Hong Kong is trying to turn itself into China’s quantum technology gateway even as Washington keeps it under some of the heaviest sanctions pressure in the world.
U.S. inflation jumped to 3.3%, its highest level in almost two years, after gas prices spiked on the back of the Iran war.
Why it matters: U.S. inflation jumped to 3.3%, its highest level in almost two years, after gas prices spiked on the back of the Iran war.
ICE detained Annie Ramos during a routine visit to a Louisiana Army base, and her husband says the couple was suddenly split apart.
Why it matters: ICE detained Annie Ramos during a routine visit to a Louisiana Army base, and her husband says the couple was suddenly split apart.
Idaho senators narrowly passed a bill that would redirect insurance premium tax money into medical education, and they also moved a plan to manage $930 million in federal rural health grants.
Why it matters: Idaho senators narrowly passed a bill that would redirect insurance premium tax money into medical education, and they also moved a plan to manage $930 million in federal rural health grants.
The Bank of England says it should stay patient as the Middle East war begins to ripple through the economy.
Why it matters: The Bank of England says it should stay patient as the Middle East war begins to ripple through the economy.
Wall Street bonuses hit a record $49.2 billion in 2025.
Why it matters: Wall Street bonuses hit a record $49.2 billion in 2025.
Kansas lawmakers passed a sweeping bill to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, and send the measure to the governor.
Why it matters: Kansas lawmakers passed a sweeping bill to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, and send the measure to the governor.
Eversource has sold Aquarion for $2.4 billion, and Connecticut officials are warning the deal could drive up water bills.
Why it matters: Eversource has sold Aquarion for $2.4 billion, and Connecticut officials are warning the deal could drive up water bills.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says the Iran war has made inflation a bigger risk for the U.S. economy.
Why it matters: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says the Iran war has made inflation a bigger risk for the U.S. economy.
The Natomas school board is weighing pay increases for teachers, staff, and its own members.
Why it matters: The Natomas school board is weighing pay increases for teachers, staff, and its own members.
Illinois Democrats just held a primary that is now being spun as a verdict on the party’s future.
Why it matters: Illinois Democrats just held a primary that is now being spun as a verdict on the party’s future.
A federal case involving the Bowling Green Independent Schools board puts Kentucky school governance in focus.
Why it matters: A federal case involving the Bowling Green Independent Schools board puts Kentucky school governance in focus.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh about possible ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Why it matters: Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh about possible ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Florida’s attorney general has opened an investigation into Discord over child-safety concerns.
Why it matters: Florida’s attorney general has opened an investigation into Discord over child-safety concerns.
