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The Federal Government Ran Up a $2 Trillion Deficit in 2026

Congress hasn’t balanced the budget in 25 years.

Reason · 16h ago

Super Intelligence Force announced: Trump unveils federal AI task force

US President Trump has launched a new Super Intelligence Force to streamline the government's artificial intelligence initiatives. This task force seeks to engage a diverse range of stakeholders, including consumers and tech giants. The announcement, following a pivotal meeting with influential technology leaders, emphasizes the importance of safely navigating AI's…

The Times of India · Oct 4

Trump administration save database ruling by Supreme Court: Massive win for U.S. President, what does it mean for American electorates ahead of November mid-term elections 2026?

SAVE is used to identify citizenship status to determine whether someone is eligible for benefits. In its ruling, the Supreme Court said the federal government "has an obligation to respond to requests from state and local election officials seeking to verify the citizenship of voters."

The Economic Times · Sep 25

US Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs as Debt Nears $40 Trillion, Charlie Bilello Says Government Spending ‘Like Drunken Sailors’

U.S. Treasury borrowing costs climbed to multi-year highs last week, with the 30-year bond yield at auction reaching its highest level since 2001 as investors digested a record July budget deficit and a national debt nearing $40 trillion.

Benzinga · Aug 17

Trump Says He’s Exploring Federal Action to Block Zohran Mamdani’s Luxury Second-Home Tax, Calls It a ‘Dangerous Political Experiment’

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration is examining whether the federal government can challenge New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes, calling the levy a "dangerous political ‘experiment’" that could damage the city.

Benzinga · Aug 12

Virginia Law Banning Law Enforcement Officer Masks Blocked as to ICE

From U.S. v. Virginia, decided yesterday by Judge Robert Payne (E.D. Va.): On May 20, 2026, citing concerns that federal… The post Virginia Law Banning Law Enforcement Officer Masks Blocked as to ICE appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 4

Clarence Thomas Explains Why the Commerce Clause Cannot Justify Federal Bans on Gun Possession

Even under the Supreme Court's highly elastic understanding of that clause, Thomas says, such laws do not qualify as regulation of interstate commerce.

Reason · Jun 23

DOJ sues Democratic states over refusal to provide undercover license plates to ICE agents

The federal government contends these states are imposing restrictions that hinder law enforcement operations

The Independent UK · May 28

The Federal Government Tried To Spy on Your Financial Transactions. A Texas Court Just Said No.

The ruling is a victory not just for one Texas title company, but for the principle that agencies like FinCEN can only do what Congress actually authorized.

Reason · May 15

The Federal Government Once Tried To Restrict Prediction Markets. Now It's Suing States To Save Them.

In a bid to “reaffirm its exclusive jurisdiction” over prediction markets such as Kalshi, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is suing six states for interfering in federally regulated financial markets.

Reason · May 1