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Why Production of the Penny Stopped After 232 Years

The United States Mint officially concluded production of the circulating one-cent coin on November 12, 2025, a major moment in…

By
Alison O'Leary

How the US Government Reopens After a Shutdown

When a federal government shutdown ends, it is not an event. It is the beginning of a process. The public…

By
Deborah Rod

Finally Over: Why the Government Shutdown Is Ending

The federal government is on track to reopen after a 43-day standoff that became the longest shutdown in U.S. history.…

By
Deborah Rod

How Congress Funds the Federal Government

The United States Constitution grants Congress the "power of the purse": "No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but…

By
Deborah Rod

How Federal Actions Drive Up Costs for States and Cities

In October 2025, Los Angeles County declared a state of emergency in response to a wave of federal immigration raids.…

By
Alison O'Leary

Trump’s $40 Billion Argentina Bailout: Strategic Gamble or Political Favor?

With Argentina facing another financial crisis ahead of crucial midterm elections, the Trump administration has announced a potential $40 billion…

By
Alison O'Leary

Can the President Pay Troops During a Government Shutdown?

In October 2025, with the government shut down and military paychecks at risk, President Donald Trump announced he would direct…

By
Barri Segal

Presidential Major Disaster Declarations: How Federal Aid Gets Activated

When a hurricane obliterates a coastline, a wildfire consumes a town, or a flood devastates a region, the immediate response…

By
Deborah Rod