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WASHINGTON—Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reinstated an Obama-era “net neutrality” order that subjects internet service providers to more stringent regulations.Annie Chestnut Tutor, policy analyst, and Daniel Cochrane, senior research associate in the Tech Policy Center at The Heritage Foundation, expressed concerns about the reinstatement. Tutor and Cochrane highlighted that the FCC's Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet rule, adopted to preserve a "free and open internet," may have unintended consequences. They emphasized that the order...
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The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project has taken a significant step in their pursuit of transparency and accountability by urging a Manhattan judge to compel Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to produce long-overdue records. The Oversight Project's chief counsel, Kyle Brosnan, expressed frustration over the delay in receiving the requested information, stating, “Enough is enough. President Trump is currently sitting trial in a Manhattan courtroom because of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s politicized lawfare."The records in question pertain to...
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WASHINGTON—Last night, the United States Senate passed a foreign aid package totaling $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the legislation into law shortly.In response to the Senate passage, Heritage Foundation Vice President Victoria Coates expressed her concerns about the implications of the aid package. She stated, “Proponents of Congress’ latest foreign aid package believe that it sends a strong message to Communist China. They’re right—but it may not be the message the supporters of the supplemental imagine it...
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WASHINGTON—The Heritage Foundation welcomed Shane McCullar to its Board of Trustees following his election. McCullar, a stalwart conservative, expert financier, real estate broker, and chief executive, is now part of the esteemed board overseeing the organization.Barb Van Andel-Gaby, the Chairman of the Heritage Board of Trustees, expressed her excitement about McCullar's addition to the board, highlighting his exceptional business accomplishments and dedication to his community and country. She stated, "I am thrilled to welcome Shane McCullar to the Board of Trustees....
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WASHINGTON—Heritage Foundation tax policy expert Preston Brashers has issued a statement criticizing the Biden-Harris administration's economic policies on Tax Day. Brashers highlighted the burden placed on American taxpayers under the current administration, stating, “While Tax Day only comes once a year, under the Biden-Harris administration, every day feels like Tax Day as the American people foot the bill for their radical economic inflation-inducing agenda."Brashers pointed out the significant impact of the administration's policies on the economy, mentioning that...
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The Heritage Foundation has released new polling data revealing the sentiments of moderate Americans in key swing states regarding funding for Ukraine and border security. The polling, conducted by RMG Research, INC., highlights a majority opposition to sending more funding to Ukraine before addressing border security concerns in the United States.Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation, expressed that moderate voters in battleground states are more focused on securing the country's borders rather than increasing aid to Ukraine. He emphasized the need for...
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Johnson's election comes on the heels of a turbulent few weeks marked by the unexpected ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and subsequent failed nominations.
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.2% in July, mirroring June's increase, with the shelter index accounting for more than 90% of the monthly rise, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Daniel Kochis wrote a commentary piece for the Heritage Foundation on China's recent attempts to move into the Arctic, calling for Congress to hold a public hearing on the matter.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, said the current open border facilitates the illegal operations of the Mexican cartels, whether it is smuggling drugs or human trafficking.
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Presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) spoke out against the problem of child trafficking, particularly at the southern border.
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Iowa recently passed a consequential bill to regulate abortion, implementing a fetal heartbeat ban.
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Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., criticized President Joe Biden's border policies during a recent House Homeland Security Committee hearing.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the secretary of education lacks the authority to establish a student loan forgiveness program that would cancel approximately $430 billion in debt principal and impact most borrowers.
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The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled about religious accommodations in the workplace.
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The Supreme Court recently announced a landmark decision ruling that the admissions programs of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina violate the guarantees of equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Amid the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data releases this week showing a 0.2% increase in June's inflation, with a 3% increase over the past year, wages are slipping and fueling concerns among analysts and Heritage Foundation economist EJ Antoni is urging policymakers to act urgently on government overspending.
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The Supreme Court of the United States recently addressed a case involving a challenge to North Carolina's congressional districting map.
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The Supreme Court made a ruling June 29 regarding religious accommodations in the workplace to ensure a better work environment for employees.
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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has determined Texas and Louisiana lack standing to challenge the arrest policy of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.