As the U.S. Congress debates whether to eliminate the Department of Education, one of the most important questions is whether federal, state, and local education policies foster positive education outcomes. One of the most important tools for measuring student achievement in the United States is the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called The Nation’s Report Card. What does this data tell us about educational achievement?

In a 215-214 vote on May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the 2025 Budget Reconciliation bill, also referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill,” sending it to the Senate. The legislation represents a major policy shift, affecting programs ranging from Medicaid work requirements to how overtime pay is taxed. But what exactly does it do? How will it affect the federal deficit?

In April 2025, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, by a 220-208 vote. SAVE Act supporters call the bill a necessary step to prevent non-citizens from voting in federal elections. Opponents say it creates significant barriers for eligible voters. What would its effects be if it became law?