Five Facts on the Cost of College in America
By No Labels

There is plenty of disagreement about the fairness and the legality of President Biden’s recent decision to cancel some college student debt for millions of borrowers. But most on both sides of the debate would agree the cost of college is out of control. Unfortunately, Democrats and Republicans don’t appear close to finding a solution. Here are five facts on college costs and student loan debt in America.

More Than 40% of Americans Think Civil War Likely Within a Decade
By Martin Pengelly

More than two-fifths of Americans believe civil war is at least somewhat likely in the next 10 years, according to a new survey – a figure that increases to more than half among self-identified “strong Republicans”. Attendees hold Ruger revolver pistols during the NRA annual meeting in Houston, Texas, in May. US political violence is surging, but talk of a civil war is exaggerated – isn’t it? Read more Amid heated rhetoric from supporters of Donald Trump, the findings, in research by YouGov and the Economist, follow similar results in other polls.

Workhorses, Not Show Horses: Five Ways To Promote Effective Lawmaking in Congress
By Craig Volden & Alan E. Wiseman

We have spent more than a decade exploring the thousands of bills and hundreds of laws produced by members of Congress each year. We find that individual representatives and senators vary dramatically in how interested they are in lawmaking and how effectively they advance their proposals. And we see opportunities to build a better Congress.

50 Bipartisan House Members Raise Concerns About Proposed Nuclear Agreement With Iran
By Laura Kelly

A group of 50 House Democrats and Republicans is calling on President Biden to share with Congress text of a potential agreement with Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal before any papers are signed. In a letter sent Thursday and led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.), lawmakers raise concerns that provisions reportedly included in the agreement could lead to weakening U.S. sanctions on Iran that are meant to target funding for terrorist activities.

New Climate Law Has Bipartisan Roots — We Need Leadership From Both Parties To Realize Its Potential
By Tom Carlson

History shows that while the IRA was a Democratic initiative, it builds on Republican-backed laws that have brought economic development to all 50 states. We will need bipartisan leadership going forward to advance effective solutions to climate change.

A Bipartisan Bill Would Ban Top Feds From Trading Stocks
By Erik Katz

A bipartisan pair of lawmakers is looking to create a new prohibition of stock trading for the top civil servants in government, saying it would avoid conflicts of interest and unfair advantages.

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