The Dignity (Dignidad) Act is what happens when lawmakers attempt something that feels almost nostalgic in modern Washington: an actual compromise. Instead of leaning hard in one ideological direction, the bill tries to stitch together two competing priorities that have defined the immigration debate for decades—enforcement and legalization—and present them as a single, cohesive plan.…
The Abortion Pill Showdown: Should Congress Override the FDA on Mifepristone?
Last week, Hawley introduced legislation that would remove the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval for mifepristone, the first pill used in the two-drug medication abortion regimen. Hawley argues the drug is unsafe and that regulators ignored mounting evidence of complications. Critics say the proposal is little more than political theater aimed at restricting abortion…
One Big Beautiful Bill or One Big Mess?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has officially crossed the legislative finish line, signed into law yesterday by President Trump in what is already being called one of the most sweeping policy packages in modern American history. Clocking in at nearly 2,000 pages and covering everything from border security and energy independence to student…