Every few years, Washington dusts off one of its most awkward debates: whether the federal government should continue using Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to conduct warrantless surveillance of foreign targets. The argument has returned again, and like clockwork, it has managed to unite some very strange political bedfellows. Civil libertarians…
A Look at the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts
In a rare bipartisan moment, Congress has sent a historic pair of cryptocurrency bills to President Trump’s desk — the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act — marking the most sweeping federal crypto legislation in American history. President Trump, continuing his pro-innovation agenda, signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, 2025, while the…
Balancing Rights and Responsibilities: Recent News in Trans Legislation
The recent flurry of legal battles and legislative moves surrounding gender identity and related issues is a stark reminder of the ongoing cultural clash in America. The Montana Supreme Court, New Jersey’s Freedom to Read Act, and the National Defense Authorization Act all represent different aspects of this struggle, touching on youth, education, and military…