A U.S. Department of Education rule change effective 2026-07-01 permits the department to deny PSLF loan forgiveness to borrowers whose government or nonprofit employers engage in activities with a 'substantial illegal purpose' and vests authority to define 'substantial illegal purpose' in the secretary of education.
July 01, 2026
high
temporal
The rule links program eligibility to the legality of employer activities and assigns interpretive authority to the executive branch via the education secretary.
The Internal Revenue Service set revised standard deduction amounts at $31,500 for married couples filing jointly, $15,750 for single filers, and $23,625 for heads of household for the 2025 tax year, and set the standard deduction amounts at $32,200 for married couples filing jointly, $16,100 for single filers, and $24,150 for heads of household for the 2026 tax year.
January 01, 2026
high
temporal
Annual inflation-adjusted federal standard deduction amounts for U.S. individual income tax returns.
The federal estate tax exclusion amount for the 2026 tax year is $15,000,000.
January 01, 2026
high
temporal
Federal estate tax exclusion amount used to determine taxable estates for U.S. estate tax.
Student loan balances forgiven in 2026 will be treated as taxable income due to a change in federal tax law, whereas balances forgiven before 2026 are not treated as taxable income under the applicable rules.
January 01, 2026
high
policy
Describes the tax treatment timing for forgiven student loan debt under recent federal tax law changes.
Enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025 unless Congress enacts legislation to extend them.
December 31, 2025
high
temporal
Temporary increases to ACA subsidies require congressional action to continue beyond their scheduled expiration.
The enhanced premium tax credits that were expanded under the 2021 American Rescue Plan were scheduled to expire at the end of 2025.
December 31, 2025
high
temporal
The scheduled expiration would end the temporary expansion of ACA premium tax credits enacted by the 2021 legislation.
The temporary expansion of eligibility for the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits is scheduled to expire at the end of 2025.
December 31, 2025
high
temporal
The expanded subsidy eligibility included a sunset provision with a specified end date.
The COVID-era Affordable Care Act subsidies enacted in 2021 were scheduled to sunset at the end of 2025.
December 31, 2025
high
temporal
Indicates the scheduled expiration timeline for the temporary ACA subsidies.
Zohran Mamdani's stated mayoral policy is that the New York Police Department (NYPD) will deliver public safety and will not assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in immigration arrests.
November 21, 2025
medium-high
policy
Stated position on local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Legislative proposals exist that aim to hold technology companies accountable for harms caused by social media algorithms.
November 20, 2025
high
general
Policy responses and proposals addressing algorithm-driven harms on online platforms.
The U.S. 'war on drugs', launched in 1971, has persisted across multiple Republican and Democratic administrations for more than five decades as of 2025.
November 19, 2025
high
historical
Duration and bipartisan persistence of U.S. drug-control policy since its launch.
Historically, U.S. drug-control efforts in Latin America have typically involved cooperation with regional governments, including intelligence sharing, training, and aid packages.
November 19, 2025
high
process
Describes the common pattern of U.S. engagement in counter-narcotics operations in Latin America.
Sanctuary policies are local policies that limit cooperation between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement agencies.
November 17, 2025
high
definition
General definition of sanctuary policies as described in reporting on local-federal immigration enforcement relations.
Wake County Public Schools states that it does not record information about a student or their family's immigration status and encourages families to communicate reasons for student absences so teachers can provide classwork or learning activities that students can complete from home.
November 17, 2025
high
policy
District-level guidance on handling student absences and student/family immigration information.
Latah County Jail allows incarcerated individuals to use commissary funds to order extra food and toiletries and to access telephones and tablets.
November 14, 2025
high
policy
Describes commissary fund uses at Latah County Jail.
Ada County Jail's commissary offers items such as candy, snacks, beverages, writing materials, shoes and clothing, and proceeds from the Ada County commissary are used to purchase items for the jail such as chairs, books and televisions.
November 14, 2025
high
policy
Describes the range of commissary goods and how proceeds are allocated at Ada County Jail.
South Carolina experienced a 13-year pause in executions because the state was unable to obtain lethal injection drugs, after which executions resumed.
November 14, 2025
high
temporal
Explains a multi-year interruption in carrying out capital punishment tied to drug availability.
In U.S. immigration policy, the term "public charge" refers to a person who is considered a potential drain on government resources.
November 12, 2025
high
definition
General definition of the 'public charge' concept used in immigration assessments.
As of 2025, the federal Medicaid program does not cover abortion services for beneficiaries.
November 12, 2025
high
policy
Federal Medicaid coverage exclusions for abortion services.
An enhanced premium tax credit reduces the cost of health insurance purchased through Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
November 12, 2025
high
descriptive
Describes the purpose and effect of the enhanced premium tax credit related to ACA marketplace coverage.
The enhanced premium tax credit for Affordable Care Act marketplaces was expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic response and was subsequently increased again through legislation enacted under President Joe Biden.
November 12, 2025
high
descriptive
Summarizes the timing and policy actions that expanded the enhanced premium tax credit.
Governments use targeted sanctions against individuals and entities involved in the development and deployment of military drone programs as a policy tool to impose consequences on those enabling a state's military capabilities.
November 12, 2025
high
temporal
Describes a common sanctions practice aimed at constraining military technology programs.
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is a regional cap-and-trade program that limits carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and creates a market for tradable carbon allowances.
November 12, 2025
high
background
Describes the design and mechanism of RGGI as a regional carbon-pricing program targeting power-plant emissions.
The Affordable Care Act includes premium subsidies for people who purchase health insurance through the ACA marketplace.
November 12, 2025
high
definitional
The ACA marketplace offers subsidized premiums to lower the cost of health insurance for eligible enrollees.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, includes subsidies that reduce health insurance costs for millions of Americans.
November 12, 2025
high
temporal
General description of ACA subsidies and their purpose
A 2025 United Nations report estimated that global greenhouse gas emissions need to decline 55% by 2035 relative to 2019 levels to avoid further long-term warming, while current national pledges would reduce emissions by about 12% by 2035 relative to 2019 levels.
November 11, 2025
high
statistical
Comparison of emissions-reduction required versus projected outcomes from current pledges using a 2019 baseline.
California is commonly described as a 'sanctuary state', a designation referring to state policies that limit state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
November 10, 2025
high
descriptive
Summarizes how the state's immigration enforcement posture is characterized in public discourse and policy descriptions.
The Affordable Care Act provides premium tax credits to help eligible individuals and families pay health insurance premiums for coverage obtained through the law's marketplaces.
November 10, 2025
high
temporal
Premium tax credits under the ACA reduce outâofâpocket premium costs for people who qualify based on income and other eligibility rules.
The U.S. Migration and Refugee Assistance account was established by the U.S. Congress to respond to humanitarian crises.
November 10, 2025
high
temporal
Purpose and legislative origin of a U.S. foreign assistance account.
The Affordable Care Act includes premium tax credits (often called subsidies) that reduce health insurance costs for eligible individuals.
November 08, 2025
high
policy
Mechanism within the ACA to make premiums more affordable.
Regulators and child-safety advocates warn that releasing online products rapidly without adequate guardrails can recreate harms seen with social media.
November 07, 2025
high
trend
General policy concern about rapid product launches in tech and potential harms to users.
Major technology companies commonly adopt measures such as parental controls and tightened safety settings to mitigate risks to minors and other vulnerable users of AI systems.
November 07, 2025
high
practice
Typical industry responses to safety concerns about AI and child users; examples include efforts by companies like Meta and Apple.
There is growing regulatory and public scrutiny of how AI companies interact with vulnerable users, especially minors, which may drive the development of stronger legal safety standards for chatbot use related to emotional and mental health.
November 07, 2025
high
trend
Ongoing policy and legal scrutiny of AI impacts on vulnerable populations and potential future regulation.
As of 2025, many social media platforms implement age restrictions intended to block pre-teens from creating accounts, but those age-restriction measures often do not effectively prevent underage use.
November 07, 2025
high
temporal
General observation about platform age gates and enforcement challenges.
The U.S. executive branch under President Donald Trump has characterized transnational drug cartels as "unlawful combatants" and described the United States as being in an "armed conflict" with such cartels.
November 07, 2025
high
policy
Describes a stated U.S. government legal/policy characterization used to justify military action against alleged drug-smuggling networks.
U.S. maritime counterdrug practice has typically involved interdicting suspected drug-smuggling vessels and charging crew members in federal court rather than using military strikes that bypass criminal prosecution.
November 07, 2025
high
procedural
Describes the customary law-enforcement approach to suspected maritime drug smuggling and the contrast with military strike approaches.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) infractions committee does not assess penalties for studentâathletes but can approve and confirm findings that violations occurred.
November 07, 2025
high
policy
Describes the NCAA infractions committee's procedural role regarding studentâathlete violations.
Violations of NCAA ethical conduct rules related to sports betting can result in studentâathletes being declared permanently ineligible.
November 07, 2025
high
policy
Describes a possible disciplinary outcome under NCAA rules for sports bettingârelated ethical violations.
Electoral victories can embolden a political party's hardline factions and reduce centrists' willingness to compromise in subsequent legislative negotiations.
November 06, 2025
high
political_dynamics
General effect of electoral outcomes on intraparty negotiating positions during legislative bargaining.
Caucus-wide meetings are a routine mechanism parties use to manage intraparty divisions and can be decisive in setting party strategy during legislative negotiations.
November 06, 2025
high
procedural
Role of formal party meetings in coordinating positions and decisions among party members in a legislature.
Members of one chamber of a bicameral legislature can exert political pressure on members of the other chamber to influence the timing and terms of budget or government funding negotiations.
November 06, 2025
high
inter-chamber_dynamics
Common inter-chamber influence tactics during disputes over appropriations and government funding.
Reductions in virus surveillance, slower or reduced genetic sequencing of viral samples, and decreased communication between public health and veterinary agencies can significantly impair monitoring of zoonotic influenza and reduce visibility into infections in animals and humans.
November 06, 2025
high
general
Surveillance, sequencing, and interagency communication are core components of zoonotic disease monitoring.
Public charge determinations are made by consular officers based on a 'totality of the applicant's circumstances' without a single 'bright-line' test, and the burden of proof for demonstrating nonâinadmissibility rests with the applicant.
November 06, 2025
high
policy
Standard applied when assessing whether an applicant is likely to become a public charge.
Factors that may be considered in U.S. public charge inadmissibility assessments include health, age, English-language proficiency, finances, potential need for long-term medical care, previous receipt of government cash assistance, and prior institutionalization.
November 06, 2025
high
criteria
Common factors weighed in public charge assessments.
A 'roadable aircraft' is a hybrid vehicle design capable of operating both on public roads as a motor vehicle and in the air as an aircraft.
November 05, 2025
high
definition
Term used in legislation and regulatory discussions about vehicles that can both drive and fly.
Minnesota and New Hampshire have enacted state legislation that formally recognizes 'roadable aircraft' and treats such vehicles both as motor vehicles and as aircraft under state law.
November 05, 2025
high
legal
Examples of U.S. state-level legal recognition of hybrid driving-and-flying vehicles.
As of 2025-11-04, more than 20 U.S. states had enacted red flag laws that allow courts to temporarily restrict individuals' access to firearms.
November 04, 2025
high
statistical
Count of U.S. states with red flag laws as reported in late 2025.
Students in U.S. public schools are generally protected against discrimination by a combination of state laws, federal laws, and local school district policies.
November 03, 2025
high
policy
Describes the layered legal and policy framework that provides discrimination protections for public school students in the United States.
Florida and Arkansas have approved the Classic Learning Test (CLT) for use in public schools.
November 03, 2025
high
policy
State-level approval of the CLT for public school use.
Shared maritime domain awareness networks and rapid-response systems are policy measures proposed to deter provocations and strengthen collective security in disputed maritime regions such as the South China Sea.
November 02, 2025
high
policy
Maritime domain awareness and rapid-response mechanisms are commonly discussed tools for crisis deterrence and coordination among states with overlapping maritime claims.
LIHEAP serves households in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and federally recognized tribes.
November 02, 2025
high
statistical
Program geographic coverage
Federal LIHEAP funding allocations to states are determined by a formula that largely accounts for state weather patterns, energy costs, and low-income population data.
November 02, 2025
high
procedural
How LIHEAP funding is allocated to states
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers SNAP and maintains an emergency contingency fund intended to address potential funding shortfalls in the program.
November 01, 2025
high
structural
Organizational responsibility and existence of a contingency funding mechanism for SNAP.
A 2025 change to U.S. regulations eliminated the compliance market in which automakers purchased regulatory credits from electric-vehicle manufacturers, removing a revenue stream that previously benefited some EV makers.
October 31, 2025
high
temporal
Regulatory change affecting emissions compliance mechanisms and EV-related revenue.
Documentary proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration can create administrative hurdles for voters; for example, people who changed their names after marriage may need multiple documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and state identification to establish citizenship and identity.
October 31, 2025
high
policy
Describes practical complications that can arise when proof-of-citizenship requirements are implemented.
In 2025, Air Force Global Strike Command suspended use of the Sig Sauer M18 pistol at U.S. nuclear weapons sites for about one month while officials reviewed its safety, while other U.S. service branches continued to use the M18 during that suspension.
October 31, 2025
high
temporal
A temporary safety-related suspension by a major Air Force command, contrasted with continued use by other services.
Under former President Donald Trump's 20-point plan, deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) is presented as a condition for Israel's further withdrawal from roughly 50% of Gaza's territory that Israel still holds.
October 30, 2025
high
policy
Describes a conditional linkage in a stated political plan between ISF deployment and Israeli territorial withdrawal in Gaza.
Eligibility criteria for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program focus primarily on an employer's tax-exempt status and the organization's field of work, and the program covers workers such as teachers, firefighters, and employees of public hospitals.
October 30, 2025
high
policy
Typical eligibility factors and common covered occupations under PSLF.
As of 2025-10-30, 27 U.S. states had laws or policies banning gender-affirming medical care for minors.
October 30, 2025
high
temporal
Scope of state-level legal restrictions on pediatric gender-affirming care in the United States.
In 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed rules that would prohibit federal Medicaid reimbursement for gender-affirming medical care for patients under age 18, prohibit Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) reimbursement for patients under age 19, and block Medicaid and Medicare funding for services at hospitals that provide pediatric gender-affirming care.
October 30, 2025
high
temporal
Federal-level regulatory proposals affecting reimbursement and funding for pediatric gender-affirming care.
Stated criteria used in evaluating refugee admissions include assessing whether applicants pose national security risks and whether they can be easily assimilated into U.S. society.
October 30, 2025
medium
temporal
Describes policy considerations cited for refugee admissions screening
Universities sometimes shift student newspaper publication from print to digital platforms citing educational and financial reasons.
October 30, 2025
high
temporal
Rationale frequently given by higher-education institutions when altering student media formats.
During U.S. federal government shutdowns, lawmakers can use targeted or "Ă la carte" funding bills to continue benefits or operations for specific programs and beneficiaries while other parts of the government remain closed.
October 29, 2025
high
temporal
Explains a durable legislative approach to mitigate harms from partial government closures.
Alaska law provides that only a physician licensed by the Alaska State Medical Board may perform an abortion in the state.
October 29, 2025
high
legal
State-level scope of who may legally perform abortions in Alaska.
Advanced practice clinicians are authorized to provide medication abortion in 25 U.S. states.
October 29, 2025
high
statistical
Scope of authorization across U.S. states for non-physician clinicians to provide medication abortion.
U.S. federal law includes exemptions and authorizations that permit private donations of food, medicine, and other humanitarian goods to Cuba and that allow humanitarian disaster response activities involving Cuba.
October 29, 2025
high
legal
Describes statutory authorities that enable private humanitarian assistance and disaster response involving Cuba.
A 2025 analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reported that the average monthly SNAP benefit was $187 per person.
October 28, 2025
high
statistical
Average benefit amount reported for SNAP recipients.
SNAP benefits are delivered via electronic benefit transfer (EBT) debit cards, and states use differing schedules and reloading processes so beneficiaries do not all receive benefits on the same day of the month.
October 28, 2025
high
process
Description of how SNAP benefit issuance varies by state.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is commonly referred to by the acronym SNAP.
October 28, 2025
high
definition
Standard shorthand name for the federal food-assistance program.
Military port visits and joint exercises are commonly used to strengthen partner nations' capacity to fight transnational crime and to build resilience through training and humanitarian activities.
October 27, 2025
high
contextual
Defense cooperation frequently emphasizes capacity building, humanitarian assistance, and collaboration against transnational threats.
U.S. visa adjudication processes can include review of applicants' social media histories, and visa applicants have been denied based in part on critical social media posts.
October 27, 2025
high
policy
Describes a documented practice of incorporating social media review into visa decisions.
Citizens of the United Kingdom are generally eligible for the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which permits short-term travel to the United States without obtaining a visitor visa for certain purposes.
October 27, 2025
high
policy
Describes eligibility and purpose of the Visa Waiver Program for participating countries.
As of 2025-10-25, more than 45 U.S. states had passed or proposed laws to criminalize the creation or distribution of deepfake sexual content made without consent.
October 25, 2025
high
temporal
This summarizes the legislative response across U.S. states to nonconsensual deepfake sexual content.
ChatGPT is designed with built-in restrictions on certain topics, including some political issues and content that could be considered copyright infringement.
October 24, 2025
high
descriptive
General product design feature describing content-moderation restrictions in the ChatGPT system.
A U.S. sanctions measure announced in 2025 prohibited most U.S. persons from dealing with the Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, and from dealing with companies that are more than 50% owned by those firms.
October 23, 2025
high
temporal
Design of U.S. economic sanctions targeting major state-linked energy firms.
The European Union's 2025 sanctions measures targeting Russia included restrictions aimed at the oil and gas sector, measures addressing a shadow fleet of hundreds of aging tankers used to evade sanctions, actions against the Russian financial sector, and new limits on the movement of Russian diplomats within the EU.
October 23, 2025
high
temporal
Components of an EU sanctions package designed to reduce revenue streams and diplomatic mobility.
A Florida legislative proposal called the Shane Jones Act would allow families to sue government entities that the proposal alleges 'failed to enforce' immigration laws for crimes committed by people present in the United States without authorization.
October 23, 2025
high
temporal
Description of the primary legal remedy contained in the proposed Florida bill.
The Shane Jones Act proposal would impose financial penalties on law enforcement agencies that refuse to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
October 23, 2025
high
temporal
Provision in the proposed Florida legislation linking enforcement cooperation with ICE to penalties.
A news report cited a proposed $10,000 fine as the penalty for failing to enforce immigration laws under the Shane Jones Act.
October 23, 2025
high
temporal
Reported monetary amount associated with the penalty provision in the proposed Florida bill.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries.
October 23, 2025
high
statistic
Describes the program's reach among the U.S. population.
Eligibility for federal public assistance after disasters is determined using preliminary damage assessments and typically requires that damage levels exceed established monetary thresholds.
October 23, 2025
high
process
Outlines the assessment-based process used to determine qualification for federal disaster assistance.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security states that its law enforcement efforts target criminal noncitizens described as 'the worst of the worst,' including murderers, rapists, gang members, pedophiles, and terrorists.
October 23, 2025
high
policy
Stated enforcement priority categories cited by DHS regarding immigration-related law enforcement targets.
Illinois enacted a law that requires fuller transparency on the backgrounds of candidates for law enforcement jobs.
October 22, 2025
high
policy
State-level lawmaking to improve transparency in hiring for law enforcement positions.
Sanae Takaichi is an ultraconservative Japanese politician who supports a stronger military and revision of Japan's pacifist constitution, supports male-only succession for the imperial family, and opposes same-sex marriage and allowing separate surnames for married couples.
October 21, 2025
high
temporal
Summary of stated policy positions associated with the politician
In 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued executive orders directing federal agencies to remove and prohibit materials that the orders described as promoting "gender ideology" and "discriminatory equity ideology."
October 21, 2025
high
temporal
Describes executive-branch policy directives affecting federal agencies and federal education contexts.
In 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued memoranda that prohibited instruction on Critical Race Theory (CRT), diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), or "gender ideology," and barred use of official DoD resources for identity-month celebrations.
October 21, 2025
high
temporal
Describes DoD policy guidance relating to curriculum and official observances within Department of Defense institutions.
Books and curricular materials addressing topics such as sexual identity, racism, and LGBTQ pride have been identified for removal or quarantine from some Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school libraries in connection with directives targeting "gender ideology" and DEI.
October 21, 2025
high
temporal
Describes the types of instructional and library materials affected by policy directives within DoDEA schools.
South Carolina law permits condemned inmates to choose among lethal injection, the firing squad, and the electric chair as methods of execution.
October 17, 2025
high
legal
Execution method options available to condemned inmates in South Carolina as of 2025.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security asserts that advocacy of violence, support for terrorist organizations, harassment of protected groups, or destructive actions can be grounds for revoking immigration privileges such as visas or green cards.
October 17, 2025
high
policy
DHS officials may cite advocacy of violence or harassment as justification for immigration enforcement actions, including revocation of status.
As of 2025, nearly 24 million people received health insurance through subsidized Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces, according to the health-care research nonprofit KFF.
October 16, 2025
high
statistical
KFF is a health-care research nonprofit; 'subsidized marketplaces' refers to ACA exchange plans that receive premium tax credits.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federally funded food assistance program in the United States.
October 16, 2025
high
definition
General definition of SNAP
State attorneys general commonly handle matters including criminal prosecutions, consumer protection enforcement, enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, and enforcement actions related to state clean energy laws.
October 16, 2025
high
institutional
Typical responsibilities of a state attorney general's office
U.S. economic sanctions can be structured to freeze U.S.-linked assets of targeted foreign companies and to prohibit U.S. citizens from engaging in business with those companies.
October 16, 2025
high
temporal
Description of common tools and provisions used in U.S. secondary sanctions against foreign commercial entities.
Israeli officials stated in 2025 that 600 aid trucks per day would be permitted to enter Gaza under the terms of the U.S.-brokered peace plan.
October 15, 2025
high
statistical
Describes a numerical aid-permission parameter associated with a U.S.-brokered peace plan.
Protective orders in Florida can prohibit contact between the respondent and the protected person, require the respondent to maintain a specified distance from the protected person's residence or workplace, prohibit referencing the protected person on social media, and set an expiration date; violations of such orders can result in fines or imprisonment.
October 15, 2025
medium
legal
Typical provisions and enforcement consequences described in a reported Florida protective order.
A U.S. presidential proclamation in 2025 imposed a 25% tariff on imported upholstered chairs, seats and sofas beginning October 14, 2025, with the tariff scheduled to increase to 30% on January 1, 2026.
October 14, 2025
high
temporal
Tariff schedule for upholstered wooden furniture established by a 2025 U.S. presidential proclamation.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) states that its officers act in accordance with law and agency policy.
October 14, 2025
high
temporal
Official position frequently cited in reporting about enforcement tactics.
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), states must annually submit student data and annual plans and apply each year for federal special education funding to the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to demonstrate compliance with the law.
October 13, 2025
high
temporal
Summarizes recurring administrative requirements states must meet to receive and demonstrate proper use of federal special education funds.
President Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan proposes that Gaza be transformed into a de-radicalized, terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to neighboring countries.
October 13, 2025
high
policy
Describes an objective included in a proposed plan for addressing the Gaza conflict.
President Donald Trump's 20-point plan specifies two additional withdrawal phases and envisions leaving the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eventually in charge of a security buffer zone.
October 12, 2025
high
temporal
Outlines intended future military posture and phased withdrawals described in a 20-point plan referenced in coverage of the 2025 IsraelâGaza situation.
The Cancer Moonshot initiative set a goal to reduce the cancer death rate by 50% over a 25-year period.
October 11, 2025
high
policy
States the stated long-term goal of the Cancer Moonshot cancer-research initiative.
Under federal regulations, the federal government covers 90% of states' costs to develop and implement state Medicaid eligibility systems and 75% of ongoing maintenance and operations expenses.
October 10, 2025
high
policy
Federal cost-sharing rules for state Medicaid eligibility system development and ongoing operations.
A settled, long-running lawsuit has created a legal environment that allows colleges and universities to permit student-athletes to be paid for their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
October 10, 2025
high
policy
Legal change affecting compensation for student-athletes' name, image, and likeness.
Proposals that condition federal funding on universities' adoption of specific institutional policies can raise concerns about limitations on free speech and about institutional independence.
October 10, 2025
high
general_principle
Generalizable concern frequently cited when federal funding is tied to policy or governance requirements for higher education institutions.
At least 27 U.S. states have adopted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care for minors (information current as of 2025-10-09).
October 09, 2025
high
statistical
Count of U.S. states that have enacted statutory restrictions or bans on gender-affirming medical care for minors.
Affordable Care Act marketplaces are channels through which individuals without job-based or public insurance can buy health insurance coverage.
October 09, 2025
high
definitional
Functional description of ACA insurance marketplaces.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), often called Obamacare, includes premium tax credits (subsidies) that lower health insurance premiums for people who purchase coverage through health insurance marketplaces.
October 08, 2025
high
definition
Describes the role of premium tax credits within the ACA marketplace framework.
Open enrollment for the federal ACA health insurance marketplaces typically begins on November 1 each year.
October 08, 2025
high
temporal
States the common annual start date for ACA marketplace open enrollment.
Pharmaceutical agents used for lethal injections can present procurement challenges, including high costs and limited shelf life, which can affect jurisdictions' choices and logistics for execution protocols.
October 08, 2025
medium
temporal
States and jurisdictions have reported difficulties obtaining execution drugs, citing expense and shelf-life constraints when planning execution protocols.
New York's anti-SLAPP law is generally regarded as stronger than Florida's anti-SLAPP law, according to assessments by the Public Participation Project.
October 08, 2025
high
legal_comparison
Comparative assessment of state-level anti-SLAPP statutory protections in the United States.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has final authority to decide where federal inmates serve their sentences and bases placement decisions on factors including the severity of the offense, the required security level, and an inmate's programming needs.
October 07, 2025
high
temporal
Federal inmate placement policy
Hospitals are legally required to provide emergency medical treatment regardless of a patient's ability to pay or immigration status, and Emergency Medicaid can reimburse hospitals for emergency care provided to immigrants who would have been eligible for Medicaid if not for their immigration status.
October 07, 2025
high
process
Mechanism by which emergency care for uninsured or unauthorized immigrants can be funded.
Shared decision-making (also called individual-based decision-making) for COVID-19 vaccination requires that an individual consult a health care provider, such as a doctor or pharmacist, about the risks and benefits before receiving the vaccine.
October 06, 2025
high
process
Definition of the consultation requirement described for COVID-19 vaccination decisions.
Dorit Reiss, a vaccine policy researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, stated that shared clinical decision-making signals that a vaccine is not routinely recommended and tends to decrease vaccine uptake.
October 06, 2025
medium
claim
Expert statement about the expected effect of shared clinical decision-making on vaccine uptake.
Medicaid is a government health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities and is funded jointly by state and federal governments.
October 05, 2025
high
descriptive
Defines the nature and funding structure of Medicaid.
Reductions in Medicaid provider payment rates generally lead to fewer providers participating in Medicaid networks, reduced access to care for Medicaid enrollees, poorer health outcomes, and increased downstream costs.
October 05, 2025
high
impact
Typical consequences of lowering reimbursement rates for Medicaid providers.
During U.S. federal government shutdowns, many federal employees are furloughed and non-essential operations such as access to offices, laboratories, email accounts, research projects, and grant-making activities are commonly paused.
October 01, 2025
high
temporal
Describes typical operational effects of U.S. federal government funding shutdowns on research and administrative functions.
In 2025, approximately 42 million individuals in the United States were cited as recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
October 01, 2025
high
temporal
Reported estimate of SNAP caseload size referenced in October 2025.
National Security Presidential Memorandum-8 (NSPM-8) directs the Department of Defense to use available fiscal year 2026 funds to cover U.S. military pay and allowances.
October 01, 2025
high
policy
A presidential memorandum instructing the defense department to rely on fiscal year 2026 appropriations to ensure military pay and allowances during a budget lapse.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes an annual open enrollment period during which individuals can enroll in or change marketplace health insurance plans.
October 01, 2025
high
temporal
ACA open enrollment is a recurring annual window for marketplace plan selection that affects consumer coverage options.
A U.S. administration set a cap of 7,500 refugee admissions for the U.S. fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, the lowest annual ceiling since the U.S. refugee program was established in 1980.
October 01, 2025
high
temporal
Annual refugee admissions ceiling for the U.S. refugee resettlement program
In 2025, California enacted a law creating a state Office of Civil Rights intended to help K-12 schools identify and prevent antisemitism.
October 01, 2025
high
legal
Describes a statutory policy change establishing an office to address antisemitism in schools.
The 2025 California law addressing antisemitism in schools does not include a statutory definition of the term "antisemitism."
October 01, 2025
high
legal
Legal design feature of the California statute concerning antisemitism protections in schools.
A 2025 U.S. presidential proclamation signed on 2025-09-29 set tariffs on imported bathroom vanities and kitchen cabinets at 25% through December 31, 2025 and scheduled the rate to increase to 50% starting January 1, 2026.
September 29, 2025
high
temporal
Tariff schedule for certain finished wood products as set by a 2025 presidential proclamation.
Credentialing processes are used to control access to Department of Defense and other military facilities and can be updated to align with modern security standards.
September 08, 2025
high
policy
Describes standard access-control practice at military establishments.
U.S. export controls implemented during the Trump administration restricted China's access to advanced semiconductor chips and related high-end chipmaking technologies.
September 08, 2025
high
policy
U.S. technology export controls were used as policy tools to limit the transfer of advanced semiconductors and chipmaking equipment to China.
Idaho law requires that profits from a criminal defendant's deal to tell their crime story (including through a movie, book, or magazine article) be paid first to the state treasurer to be placed in an escrow account, and victims or their families must be notified and may claim those funds through civil lawsuits within five years.
July 23, 2025
high
legal
State-level statute allocating proceeds from criminals' publicity deals to an escrow mechanism and enabling victim claims.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's SEAD 4 Guidelines govern security-clearance evaluation procedures and do not permit the agency to deny spousal privilege or to deny a subject's request for an attorney during those evaluations.
June 04, 2025
high
procedural
Describes procedural limits in FBI security-clearance evaluations as set out in the SEAD 4 Guidelines.
As of June 2025, 70.5 million people were enrolled in Medicaid in the United States, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
June 01, 2025
high
temporal
Baseline enrollment statistic for the Medicaid program.
The Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education is a proposed agreement that would ask colleges to conform to standards around admissions, hiring, and student life in exchange for preferential access to federal funds.
January 01, 2025
high
policy
Description of the content and purpose of a proposed higher-education agreement.
Proposals that require colleges to meet standards in areas such as admissions, hiring, and student life can include elements that align with common existing college practices as well as elements that would require substantial changes to existing policies.
January 01, 2025
high
observational
General observation about the mix of incremental and substantive changes typical in policy proposals affecting higher education institutions.
U.S. enrollment in Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance plans increased from about 11 million in 2020 to more than 24 million in 2025, largely driven by expanded premium tax credits.
January 01, 2025
high
temporal
Enrollment change in ACA marketplaces associated with expanded premium tax credits.
A 2025 Congressional Budget Office projection estimated that without Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, 3.8 million Americans would be unable to afford health insurance by 2035, including about 2.0 million Americans by 2026.
January 01, 2025
high
temporal
CBO projection of the affordability impact if ACA premium tax credits were removed.
The Social Security Administration adjusts Social Security benefits annually for its approximately 75 million recipients based on recent inflation data to preserve beneficiaries' purchasing power.
January 01, 2025
high
temporal
Describes the programmatic process by which benefit levels are maintained relative to inflation.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is calculated using inflation figures for the third quarter of the year, defined as July through September.
January 01, 2025
high
temporal
Explains the specific measurement period used to determine the annual COLA.
New Social Security cost-of-living adjustments take effect on January 1 of the year following the calculation period.
January 01, 2025
high
temporal
States when awarded COLA increases are applied to benefits.
U.S. federal procurement rules permit executive agencies to bypass standard competitive bidding and award contracts directly when the agency justifies an 'unusual and compelling urgency'.
January 01, 2025
high
temporal
Federal contracting/procurement policy allowing noncompetitive sole-source awards under urgent circumstances.
Enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidy provisions that were enacted temporarily are scheduled to expire in 2025 unless Congress takes legislative action to extend them.
January 01, 2025
medium
temporal
Scheduled expiration year for temporary ACA subsidy enhancements.
The U.S. asylum system is distinct from the refugee resettlement program: asylum can be sought by foreigners already on U.S. soil, including individuals who entered the country without authorization.
January 01, 2025
high
definition
Legal distinction between asylum and refugee admissions
The Biden administration set the U.S. refugee admissions ceiling at 125,000 for fiscal year 2025.
January 01, 2025
high
temporal
Previously announced annual refugee admissions ceiling
Raw sewage from the Tijuana River has flowed into Southern California from Mexico for decades, contributing to beach closures, cross-border public health impacts, and economic harm in the region.
January 01, 2025
high
temporal
Cross-border wastewater from the Tijuana River has been an ongoing transboundary pollution issue affecting Southern California and adjacent Mexican communities.
Clean Air Act Section 179B provides a mechanism for states to demonstrate that international transport of emissions affects nonattainment areas and to seek regulatory relief under the Clean Air Act.
January 01, 2025
high
temporal
Section 179B is used in air quality regulatory processes when foreign emissions contribute to domestic nonattainment of National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
In 2025, New Mexico implemented a policy guaranteeing free child care to all families regardless of income, with eligibility beginning at six weeks of age.
January 01, 2025
high
policy
Describes the design and eligibility of New Mexico's universal child care program.
The New Mexico universal child care policy is funded largely by a state fund capitalized with oil-and-gas revenues.
January 01, 2025
high
financial
Identifies the primary financing mechanism for the program.
In 2025, New Mexico estimated that the universal child care plan should save families roughly $16,000 per year on average for full-time daycare.
January 01, 2025
high
statistical
Projected average annual household savings from the policy on full-time daycare.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order in January 2025 that terminated federal government diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
January 01, 2025
medium
policy
Reported policy action altering the status of DEI programs within the federal government.
As of December 2024, the Biden administration had canceled nearly $180 billion in federal student loan debt for approximately 4.9 million borrowers.
December 31, 2024
high
temporal
Aggregate federal student loan cancellation totals reported by the administration.
Chicago Public Schools uses district nondiscrimination agreements that prohibit discrimination based on religion, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation.
November 04, 2024
high
policy
Summary of the nondiscrimination provisions contained in CPS participation agreements.
The Biden administration's stated immigration enforcement priorities generally deprioritize low-level or misdemeanor offenses, which can result in ICE not pursuing detainers following misdemeanor arrests such as DUI.
October 31, 2024
high
temporal
Federal enforcement priority guidance that focuses resources on higher-priority immigration cases rather than low-level misdemeanors.
A 2024 White House memo proposed offering universities preferential benefits such as research funding, approval of student visas, preferential tax treatment, access to student loans, grant programs, and federal contracts in exchange for adopting specified campus reforms.
October 10, 2024
high
policy
Summary of benefits-for-reforms proposal contained in a 2024 White House memo aimed at universities.
Agreements between universities and the U.S. Department of Justice can include requirements for periodic provision of relevant information and for institutional leaders to certify ongoing compliance with federal laws.
October 01, 2024
medium
legal
Describes common elements that can appear in settlement or compliance agreements between federal authorities and higher education institutions.
In August 2024, Illinois enacted the Sonya Massey Bill, which requires more thorough background checks for law enforcement officers in the state.
August 01, 2024
high
temporal
State-level legislation expanding background check requirements for police officers.
USA Powerlifting's policy as of 2024 categorically excluded transgender women from competing in the women's division.
January 01, 2024
high
temporal
Organizational eligibility policy regarding participation in women's division reported in 2024.
Since 2023, federal agencies have sought detailed college admissions data from universities to monitor compliance with the Supreme Court decision prohibiting race-conscious admissions.
June 29, 2023
high
temporal
Government requests for admissions data are intended to verify that race is not being considered in admissions decisions after the 2023 ruling.
In 2023, an option was created allowing borrowers to 'buy back' months of missed loan payments that occurred during forbearance or deferment so that more borrowers can qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
January 01, 2023
high
policy
Describes a policy mechanism added to expand eligibility for PSLF by counting previously missed payment months.
In 2023, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reported a partnership with the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) to develop new recommendations on screening for anxiety disorders and other conditions affecting LGBTQ+ communities.
January 01, 2023
high
temporal
Documented collaboration reported by the USPSTF to inform guideline development for LGBTQ+ populations.
In 2023, Russia revoked its ratification of a global nuclear test ban.
January 01, 2023
high
temporal
Change in Russian policy regarding international nuclear test-ban instruments.
In 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a blanket recommendation endorsing ongoing COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
January 01, 2022
high
policy
Description of a past CDC policy regarding COVID-19 boosters.
Congress appropriated funds for the Solar for All program in 2022 through the Inflation Reduction Act.
January 01, 2022
high
temporal
Legislative appropriation for a federal program to expand solar access.
The Solar for All program was funded at $7 billion as part of the 2022 appropriation.
January 01, 2022
high
temporal
Program funding level established by congressional appropriation.
In 2022, the Biden administration implemented an "alternatives to detention" immigration policy that allowed noncitizens encountered at the border to be released into the interior of the United States pending immigration hearings.
January 01, 2022
high
temporal
Describes a 2022 federal immigration enforcement policy enabling release of migrants pending hearings.
The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) was enacted in 2022.
January 01, 2022
high
legal
Enactment year of the EU regulatory framework that addresses online platform responsibilities.
The 2021 American Rescue Plan expanded eligibility for enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
March 11, 2021
high
temporal
The American Rescue Plan was COVID-era federal legislation that temporarily increased premium tax credit generosity and eligibility for ACA marketplace enrollees.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 temporarily expanded Affordable Care Act marketplace premium tax credits so that people with incomes above 400% of the federal poverty level would not have to pay more than 8.5% of their income toward marketplace health insurance.
March 11, 2021
high
temporal
The 2021 federal COVID-19 relief law included temporary changes to premium tax credit calculations for ACA marketplaces.
Temporary enhanced premium tax credits (emergency subsidies) were provided during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollees.
March 11, 2021
high
temporal
Congressional COVID-era policy changes expanded financial assistance for ACA marketplace enrollees on a temporary basis.
The American Rescue Plan Act authorized expanded Affordable Care Act premium tax credits in 2021.
January 01, 2021
high
temporal
Legislative change that expanded ACA premium tax credits.
In 2021, the U.S. Congress temporarily expanded eligibility for enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act to help people pay for health insurance amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 01, 2021
high
temporal
A legislative, temporary expansion of ACA premium subsidy eligibility tied to pandemic-era relief.
Clinical guidance updated in 2021 recommends introducing peanuts and other major food allergens between four and six months of age without prior screening or testing.
January 01, 2021
high
temporal
Current (2021) guidance on timing of introducing major food allergens to infants.
Emergency subsidies for the Affordable Care Act were enacted in 2021 as a federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 01, 2021
high
temporal
Describes the origin year and policy purpose of the temporary ACA subsidies.
U.S. lawmakers enacted temporary, COVID-era subsidies for the Affordable Care Act in 2021 as an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 01, 2021
high
temporal
Describes the origin and purpose of temporary ACA subsidies enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Trump administration implemented a third-country deportation program that relocates noncitizens from the United States to African countries as part of immigration enforcement; the U.S. Department of Homeland Security described the program as offering detained noncitizens a choice to self-deport or be sent to a third country.
July 15, 2020
high
policy
Description of a U.S. immigration enforcement policy that sends noncitizens to third countries in Africa.
The Trump administration had agreements to send deportees to African countries including South Sudan, Rwanda, Ghana, and Eswatini, and it had an agreement with Uganda even if no deportations to Uganda were announced.
July 15, 2020
high
policy
List of African countries involved in U.S. third-country deportation arrangements reported in mid-2020.
In 2020, the federal government expanded Medicare telehealth coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency by reimbursing a wider range of telehealth visits, removing the geographic requirement, and allowing patients to receive telehealth services from their homes.
March 01, 2020
high
temporal
Policy changes implemented in 2020 broadened who and where Medicare telehealth could serve.
The state of Georgia enacted a hate crime law in 2020.
January 01, 2020
high
policy
State-level legislation creating or modifying criminal penalties for hate-motivated offenses.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare reimbursed telehealth services only under limited circumstances, such as when patients were located in designated rural areas or when patients connected from eligible clinical sites like hospitals or clinics.
December 31, 2019
high
temporal
Describes Medicare telehealth reimbursement rules in place prior to the 2020 public health emergency.
Aniah's Law is an Alabama law, passed in 2019, that allows judges and prosecutors to request and deny bail for certain violent offenses including kidnapping, murder, rape, and aggravated child abuse.
January 01, 2019
high
legal
State-level statute governing when bail may be requested or denied for specified violent felonies.
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly called the 2018 Farm Bill) legalized industrial hemp at the federal level in the United States.
December 20, 2018
high
legal
U.S. federal policy on hemp and cannabis-derived products
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 was unconstitutional, which enabled states to legalize sports betting.
May 14, 2018
high
temporal
Supreme Court decision removing the federal prohibition in the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, allowing states to authorize sports wagering.
California has restricted immigration enforcement actions in courthouses since 2017.
January 01, 2017
high
temporal
State-level policy limiting immigration enforcement in courthouse facilities.
The Paris Agreement (2015) sets a goal to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels as a key benchmark.
December 12, 2015
high
policy
International climate-change mitigation target established by treaty
The Paris Agreement was adopted on 2015-12-12 to unite countries in limiting global greenhouse gas emissions.
December 12, 2015
high
temporal
International climate change agreement establishing collective emission-reduction goals.
The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, was signed into law by President Barack Obama on 2010-03-23.
March 23, 2010
high
temporal
Legal origination date of the Affordable Care Act.
The Affordable Care Act established health insurance marketplaces that provide federal premium subsidies for plans purchased through those marketplaces.
March 23, 2010
high
policy
Core design element of the ACA used to expand insurance coverage and make premiums more affordable.
The Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010 (signed March 23, 2010).
March 23, 2010
high
temporal
Foundational law shaping U.S. health insurance policy.
The Affordable Care Act established tax credits to help consumers pay health insurance premiums and expanded health coverage to tens of millions of Americans.
March 23, 2010
high
temporal
Describes key provisions and impacts of the Affordable Care Act enacted in 2010.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly known as the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare) was enacted in 2010.
January 01, 2010
high
temporal
Establishes the federal law commonly referred to as Obamacare.
Enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are subsidies intended to reduce the cost of health insurance premiums for enrollees.
January 01, 2010
high
definition
Describes the purpose of ACA premium tax credits.
In 2009 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an endangerment finding that concluded carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare, which serves as a legal basis for many U.S. climate regulations.
January 01, 2009
high
temporal
U.S. regulatory determination linking greenhouse gases to public health and enabling climate regulation.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is a federal program established in 2007 that forgives federal student loan balances for borrowers who work for qualifying nonprofit organizations or in public service after making 120 qualifying payments (generally 10 years).
January 01, 2007
high
definition
Describes the baseline eligibility and structure of the PSLF program.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program was created by the U.S. Congress in 2007 to encourage college graduates to work in lower-paying public sector jobs.
January 01, 2007
high
temporal
Origin and purpose of the PSLF program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives the remaining balance on federal student loans for eligible public service workers after ten years of qualifying employment and payments.
January 01, 2007
high
temporal
Description of the federal PSLF program's core benefit and eligibility timeframe.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) was signed into law in 2007 by President George W. Bush.
January 01, 2007
high
temporal
Legislative origin of the PSLF program.
The U.S. federal refugee resettlement program was established in 1980.
January 01, 1980
high
temporal
Founding year of the U.S. refugee admissions program
New York enacted the 'Son of Sam' law in 1977 to prevent criminals from profiting by detailing their offenses or selling rights to their crime stories.
January 01, 1977
high
legal
Historic state law intended to block financial gain by offenders from publicity about their crimes.
The United States reinstated the death penalty in 1976.
January 01, 1976
high
temporal
Historical milestone marking the end of the 1972â1976 de facto moratorium on capital punishment in the U.S.
The Title X Family Planning Program was created in 1970 under President Richard Nixon as a federal preventive public health program intended to provide family planning services and enable individuals to time and space pregnancies.
January 01, 1970
high
temporal
Origins and purpose of the federal Title X family planning program.
Rules of engagement are military directives that define how and when force may be used and are intended to help accomplish mission objectives, including the protection of civilians.
high
general
Rules of engagement (ROE) translate legal and policy constraints into operational guidance for forces in conflict.
The WIC program has an approximate annual federal budget of $8 billion.
high
statistical
Reported scale of federal funding for WIC.
The 'Make Our Children Healthy Again' strategy is also referred to as the MAHA report.
high
terminology
Alternative name/abbreviation for a named public-health strategy/report.
Operation Midway Blitz is an enforcement operation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that the Department of Homeland Security describes as aimed at protecting American communities from crime the agencies associate with sanctuary policies.
medium
general
Stated purpose and leading agencies for a named enforcement operation.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes premium tax credits, commonly referred to as 'Obamacare subsidies', that reduce consumers' health insurance premiums.
high
policy
Definition of the subsidies referenced in debates about extending them.
The United States imposed a 40% tariff on certain Brazilian exports covering sectors such as petroleum, soybeans, sugar, coffee, and iron and steel products.
high
statistical
Describes the magnitude and targeted sectors of a U.S. tariff measure on Brazilian exports.
Zohran Mamdani describes himself as a "Democratic Socialist" on his X account and lists policy goals including freezing rent, making buses fast and free, and delivering universal childcare.
high
political
Self-described political affiliation and stated campaign policy priorities from the subject's social media biography.
Among the 27 U.S. states that have death penalty laws, Indiana is one of two states that prohibit media representatives from witnessing executions.
high
policy
States vary in their rules about allowing media witnesses at executions; Indiana bars media witnesses.
The U.S. military can obtain waivers that exempt its aircraft from ADS-B equipage or usage requirements.
high
descriptive
Waivers can allow military aircraft to operate without using mandated surveillance equipment in certain circumstances.
Arlington County Public Schools (APS) permits individuals to use school facilities that correspond to their asserted or desired gender identity.
high
policy
Describes APS facility-use policy regarding gender identity.
The U.S. Department of Justice has a policy advising against prosecuting a sitting U.S. president.
high
legal
Department of Justice charging policy regarding sitting presidents.
The Rural Health Transformation Program is a one-time, five-year federal program totaling $50 billion intended to support transformation of health care delivery in rural communities.
high
temporal
Program created by Congress as part of tax-and-spending legislation to provide funds for rural health transformation.
Program funding is structured so that half of the $50 billion is divided equally among all states with an approved application and the other half is awarded competitively, with $12.5 billion allotted by a formula that measures each state's rurality and $12.5 billion awarded based on states' scores on specified initiatives and policies.
high
temporal
Describes the allocation methodology for the Rural Health Transformation Program's funding.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services identified remote care services, data infrastructure, and consumer-facing technology tools such as symptom checkers and AI chatbots as priority investment areas for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
high
temporal
Investment priorities named in the program application guidance.
Some U.S. states use legal mechanisms or program designs to provide Medicaid-funded healthcare benefits to non-citizens who are not lawfully present despite federal restrictions on Medicaid enrollment for undocumented immigrants.
high
policy
State-level variations in implementation of Medicaid-funded benefits for non-citizens.
Some U.S. school districts have adopted policies that prohibit transgender students from using bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identities while offering gender-neutral facilities as alternatives.
high
policy
District-level policy responses to debates over transgender students' access to sex-segregated facilities.
Insurers offering Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans are required to maintain adequate numbers of contracted health care professionals to serve patients in each geographic region they cover.
high
regulatory
A network adequacy requirement intended to ensure plan enrollees have access to providers within the plan's service area.
Illinois State University states that it recognizes diverse perspectives on its campus and expects community members to listen to and respond to opposing views with civility.
high
policy
Institutional statement about expectations for campus discourse and civility.
Illinois State University Police states it is committed to protecting First Amendment rights and the safety of everyone in the campus community and encourages community members to learn about free speech rights and responsibilities, including constructive ways to respond when encountering speech they disagree with.
high
policy
Campus police statement describing its stated priorities regarding free speech and safety.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issues population-level recommendations for standard cancer screenings that include, for specified age and risk groups, screenings for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer.
high
descriptive
General information about standard screening guidance used in clinical practice
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of non-federal experts that develops recommendations on preventive healthcare services which influence which services health insurers must cover.
high
descriptive
Role and influence of the USPSTF in shaping preventive care coverage.
A primary function of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is to evaluate the efficacy and costâbenefit of preventive care servicesâincluding screening tests, immunizations, behavioral counseling, and preventive medicationsâand to issue recommendations used to shape insurance coverage.
high
descriptive
Core activities and scope of preventive services considered by the USPSTF.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) prioritizes removal of undocumented immigrants whom DHS determines pose threats to public safety, including individuals with criminal histories.
high
policy
Describes DHS removal prioritization criteria used in enforcement and deportation policy.
Repatriation agreements between governments can enable the resumption of deportation flights to return nationals to their home countries.
high
migration
Explains how bilateral or multilateral diplomatic arrangements can facilitate deportation logistics.
United States policy toward North Korea is focused on achieving the denuclearization of North Korea as a stated objective.
high
policy
Characterization of the long-standing stated goal guiding U.S. engagement with North Korea.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) leadership has stated that protecting the female competition category should be prioritized and addressed using a scientific approach that includes input from international federations.
high
governance
Sport governance bodies often emphasize balancing fairness in competition with scientific assessment and federation-specific considerations when setting eligibility criteria.
Health care industry associations may request exemptions or policy changes from the federal government when immigration fee increases or regulatory changes could exacerbate staffing shortages, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
high
policy_advocacy
Associations advocate to protect health care access and workforce stability in vulnerable areas.
Kat Abughazaleh's campaign platform includes a proposal for a wealth tax on high-income Americans.
high
political
Describes a policy proposal listed on Kat Abughazaleh's campaign platform.
Kat Abughazaleh's campaign platform includes a proposal to establish a $25 minimum wage.
high
political
Describes a policy proposal listed on Kat Abughazaleh's campaign platform.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) permits student-athletes and college athletic department staff to place bets on professional sports while continuing to prohibit betting on college (intercollegiate) sports.
high
policy
Describes the scope of permitted and prohibited betting activity for college-affiliated individuals under current NCAA policy.
Approximately 42 million Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help buy food.
high
statistical
Program participation estimate
Zohran Mamdani has proposed policies to address affordability in New York City that include free child care, a rent freeze, and free buses.
high
temporal
Policy proposals attributed to a mayoral candidate.
U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs cover drugs that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved for treatment of Type 2 diabetes.
high
policy
Federal health insurance programs provide coverage for FDA-approved Type 2 diabetes medications.
Most-favored-nation drug pricing is an approach that aims to obtain drug prices in one country that are the same as or lower than prices in other developed countries.
high
definition
This pricing approach is used in policy proposals to reduce domestic drug costs by referencing prices in other developed countries.
The SNAP program has contingency funds that can be tapped in specific circumstances to continue benefit payments.
high
procedural
Contingency funding mechanism available within the SNAP program to maintain payments under certain conditions.
Some public school districts adopt policies that discourage students from using gender-related language that other students might view as insulting, dehumanizing, unwanted, or offensive, and that encourage use of classmates' self-identified pronouns to promote inclusion and curb bullying.
high
policy
Describes common features and objectives of school nondiscrimination and inclusion language policies.
Some school policies governing students' use of personal devices extend restrictions beyond school grounds by prohibiting content that could be interpreted as harassing or disparaging toward others' gender identity or sexual orientation.
high
policy
Describes the scope of device-use and off-campus speech rules used by certain school districts.
DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
high
definition
DACA is an acronym used in U.S. immigration policy discussions.
Identity-conscious scholarships or financial-aid awards may include stated preferences for applicants' race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, ethnicity, or national origin as part of donor or institutional eligibility criteria.
high
policy
Describes types of eligibility criteria that can appear in scholarship or financial-aid programs.
U.S. sanctions and related executive actions commonly target categories of individuals and entities such as heads of state and their associates, human rights abusers, drug traffickers, persons linked to chemical weapons activities, designated terrorist organizations and their affiliates, and foreign proxy actors.
medium
contextual
U.S. sanctions policy typically specifies targeted categories to address a range of illicit or hostile activities.
Rebates and stimulus payments in the United States are typically issued through the tax code and require Congress to pass legislation authorizing the U.S. Department of the Treasury to disburse checks to individuals.
high
procedural
Describes the standard legislative and administrative mechanism used to deliver rebate or stimulus payments in the U.S.
Some public-safety reform proposals advocate creating non-police response units staffed by mental health professionals or social workers to handle non-life-threatening 911 calls, including in settings such as public transit systems.
high
temporal
Describes a category of public-safety policy proposals that substitute non-law-enforcement responders for certain emergency calls.
Policy development for public-safety reforms commonly involves consulting mental health experts, public-safety officials from other jurisdictions, and former law-enforcement leaders.
high
temporal
Describes typical stakeholder engagement practices used when designing public-safety programs or new response models.
Struggles to obtain lethal-injection drugs led to a 13-year pause in executions in South Carolina and prompted South Carolina lawmakers to authorize the firing squad as an execution method.
high
temporal
Describes a policy response and interruption in execution practice in South Carolina tied to difficulties sourcing lethal-injection drugs.
Some university inclusive-facilities policies specify that students, staff, faculty, and visitors may use the restroom or facility they find most safe and comfortable regardless of gender expression or sex assigned at birth.
high
policy
Describes a common form of institutional policy intended to accommodate transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
The term 'enhanced tax credits' is used to describe pandemic-era expansions of Affordable Care Act premium subsidies enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
high
policy
Defines the phrase as used in discussions of temporary ACA subsidy expansions tied to COVID-19 relief efforts.
The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program can include grant conditions requiring recipient jurisdictions to certify that grant funds will not be used for programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
high
temporal
Federal grant programs sometimes attach use and certification conditions to awardees.
Some federal grant conditions have required recipient jurisdictions to certify that they do not have programs that advance or promote DEI, DEIA, or what is described as 'discriminatory equity ideology'.
high
temporal
Grant terms can include affirmative certifications about local policies and programs.
The Affordable Care Act (2010) established health insurance marketplaces, commonly called exchanges, through which people can obtain private health coverage.
high
descriptive
Background on the structure of the Affordable Care Act and how individuals obtain marketplace coverage.
COVID-era premium tax credits expanded subsidies that helped tens of millions of Americans afford their health insurance premiums on the Affordable Care Act exchanges.
high
policy
Description of temporary subsidy expansions enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic to lower marketplace premiums.
The U.S. Department of Defense has implemented policies that restrict access to gender transitionârelated medical treatment for transgender service members.
high
policy
Describes a durable policy area affecting medical care for transgender troops across the U.S. military.
Michigan state education policy permits parents to opt their children out of sex education without penalty.
high
temporal
Parental opt-out is presented as an element of how sex education is implemented under Michigan's state guidance.
U.S. government policy restricts foreign organizations from using U.S. government funds to provide abortion services.
high
policy
This funding restriction affects how U.S. international aid can be used by foreign non-governmental organizations.