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Weekend Interview: Doctor James Broughel on State-Level Permitting Reform and the Case for a Federal Regulatory Overhaul
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James Broughel is a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute and is currently a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution. His work focuses on regulatory policy, particularly at the state level, and he is producing a series of reports on state permitting reform efforts.


Weekend Interview: Amit Halevi’s Vision for Defeating Iran and Securing Israel’s Future
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Israeli Knesset member Amit Halevi, a staunch advocate for Israel’s security and sovereignty, co-founded the Jewish Statesmanship Center to prepare future leaders in Jewish culture and governance. As a member of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Security Committee, Halevi is involved in Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas, and is a proponent of the Israel Defense Forces’ mission to protect Jewish lands.


Weekend Interview: Amy Bos on Tech Policy Shifts, AI, and the Future of Innovation Under Trump’s Second Term
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Amy Bos is the Director of State and Federal Affairs at NetChoice, a trade association that advocates for free enterprise and limited government regulation in the technology sector. She interviewed with the Federal Newswire to explain her views on important issues that impact the major tech companies in the association, including antitrust law, content moderation, data privacy, and artificial intelligence. NetChoice especially opposes regulatory overreach that may stifle innovation and economic growth.


Weekend Interview: Congressman Greg Steube’s Focus on National Security
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Congressman Greg Steube, representing Florida's 17th district, is known for his strong stance on national security, his advocacy for limited government, and his commitment to defending American values. Elected to Congress in 2018, Steube quickly became a notable figure within the House, known for his bold positions on issues ranging from immigration reform to foreign policy.


Weekend Interview: Inside the Mind of JP Errico, Pioneer in Neuro-Psycho-Immunology
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JP Errico, founder of electroCore, is one of those rare inventors pushing the boundaries of science and medicine in leaps. He is known for his pioneering work in neuro-psycho-immunology. He also has made waves through his contributions to neuromodulation, and by challenging traditional views on health, wellness, and the ways we manage our minds and bodies.


 Weekend Interview: Pastor Rob McCoy Challenges Anti-Semitism and Defends Israel’s Legacy
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Pastor Rob McCoy is an evangelical pastor in the United States and an expert on replacement theology, which he describes as the foundation upon which antisemitism is built. He is deeply committed to supporting Israel and sees a strong spiritual bond between Israel and America.


 Weekend Interview: Joshua Philipp Uncovers the Geopolitical Battle for Global Supremacy
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Joshua Philipp, senior investigative reporter at The Epoch Times and host of The Daily Show Crossroads, is known for his incisive analysis of global politics, particularly the rising influence of Russia and China. Phillip has years of experience reporting on geopolitical issues and the ideological battles shaping the world order.


Weekend Interview: Addressing the U.S.-China Relationship with Insights from Randy Schriver and Kimberly Glas
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In 2000, Congress established the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission to provide a bipartisan annual review of US-China relations and offer recommendations to Congress. This year, the commission’s report highlighted the increasing urgency of recalibrating the relationship.


Weekend Interview: Alex Adams Explains Idaho's Pioneering Approach to Regulation
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Alex Adams is the director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, and holds a doctorate in pharmacology. He was previously Idaho Governor Brad Little’s budget and regulatory director, and remains a key figure in shaping Idaho’s regulatory landscape, which he describes as both pioneering and pragmatic.


Weekend Interview: Joseph Allen Sounds the Alarm on Bayh-Dole Reforms
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Joe Allen, executive director of the Bayh-Dole Coalition focuses on safeguarding American innovation through the defense of intellectual property rights. He is an advocate for policies that encourage the commercialization of federally funded inventions following his decades of experience in government and industry.


Weekend Interview: Taylor Barkley's Vision to Fuel Progress on Energy and AI
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Taylor Barkley, the director of public policy at the Abundance Institute, is a passionate advocate for technological progress as a force for greater human prosperity. His career has included roles at Utah State University's Center for Growth and Opportunity and the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Now at the Abundance Institute, which launched in April, he works to help emerging technologies reach their full, life-changing potential.


Weekend Interview: Dov Lipman on Bridging Politics, Faith, and Israel’s Role in the World
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Dov Lipman is a rabbi, a leader in the global movement of Jews returning to the Land of Israel, and one of the very few Americans to become a Knesset member. He is also an author and the CEO and founder of Yad L’Olim, an organization to assist new immigrants to Israel. His unlikely journey into Israeli politics began not with a grand ambition, but through an unexpected confrontation with religious extremism in the town of Beit Shemesh.


Weekend Interview: Timothy Massad on the Future of Crypto Innovation and Regulation
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Timothy Massad, a seasoned financial regulator and expert on digital assets, is a research fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. He previously served as Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and worked on the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). He met with Federal Newswire to discuss controversies around cryptocurrency, including how policy makers should think about regulations for the industry.


Weekend Interview: Navigating Reconciliation—Hazen Marshall on the Process and Political Challenges
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For over two decades, Hazen Marshall has been a quiet force on Capitol Hill. He has helped shape some of the most consequential legislation in recent memory. Through his role as a policy director to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and a veteran of the Senate Budget Committee, Marshall became an expert in the arcane but crucial process of congressional budget reconciliation. In 2025, the Senate will have to manage the process under a slim majority, making Marshall’s insights useful for outsiders who want to understand the mechanics and politics of the reconciliation process.


Weekend Interview: The Hidden Costs of Autoimmune and Chronic Diseases, Insights from Dr. Iazsmin Bauer Ventura
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Dr. Iazsmin Bauer Ventura, a leading rheumatologist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, has dedicated her career to understanding and treating complex autoimmune diseases.


Weekend Interview: How John DiDonato Would Rebuild America’s Manufacturing Backbone and Save Our Younger Generation
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John DiDonato’s journey as a trailblazer in American manufacturing is a story of grit, innovation, and determination.


Weekend Interview: The Rising Debate Over Regulatory Overreach, Insights from Timothy Lee and Dan Ikenson
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A new post-Chevron conversation about regulatory “overreach” is growing in Washington. The U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo ended the so-called “Chevron deference.”


Weekend Interview: Thomas Hochman on State Permitting, Red Tape, and Innovation
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Thomas Hochman, a policy manager at the Foundation for American Innovation, focuses on regulatory reform.


Weekend Interview: Rick Santorum on the Fight for Parental Rights and the Risks of KOSA
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Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) has spent much of his career in public service focusing on the values of family, faith, and limited government. Known for his conservative stances, the two-time presidential candidate recently shared his concerns with Federal Newswire over the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bill he believes could undermine parental rights and other important principles.


Weekend Interview: The Story of Jimmy Lai, a Billionaire, Dissident, and Champion of Freedom
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Mark Clifford, president and board member of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, is the author of The Troublemaker: How Jimmy Lai Became a Billionaire, Hong Kong's Greatest Dissident, and China's Most Feared Critic.