In 1980, a single day of closure at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent shockwaves through the fabric of American governance, marking the first time a federal agency halted operations due to a funding lapse, and unveiling vulnerabilities in federal funding mechanisms. This seemingly minor
Setting the Stage for Modern Public Services In an era where government services often struggle to keep pace with rapid technological advancements, a staggering number of citizens face barriers when accessing public benefits due to outdated and unintuitive systems, leading to widespread
Setting the Stage for a New Era in Automation In an era where government agencies grapple with shrinking workforces and tightening budgets, a staggering projection reveals that the federal workforce could diminish by 300,000 employees by the end of this year, underscoring a pressing need for
Overview of a Critical Industry Under Strain The rare earth industry stands as a cornerstone of modern technology and defense, yet it remains precariously dominated by a single player—China. With control over approximately 70% of global mining and 90% of processing, China's grip on these critical
Setting the Stage: A Sector in Crisis The U.S. travel and hospitality industry, a cornerstone of the national economy, finds itself grappling with an unprecedented challenge in 2025 as a prolonged government shutdown disrupts operations and dampens consumer confidence. This sector, which
In the midst of a grueling government shutdown stretching into its 21st day, thousands of Social Security Administration (SSA) employees are caught in a vise—required to work without pay while being denied even the smallest workplace flexibilities. Picture a single parent, already scraping by on a
What happens when the protectors of a nation’s digital frontiers are redeployed to guard physical borders instead, leaving critical systems vulnerable? In a startling development, experts from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have been shifted to roles in immigration and
Setting the Stage: A Pivotal Moment for GM and the EV Market General Motors, a cornerstone of the American automotive industry, finds itself at a critical juncture with a staggering $1.6 billion financial hit in the third quarter, driven by the expiration of federal electric vehicle (EV) tax
As we dive into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in state and local government, I’m thrilled to sit down with Donald Gainsborough, a political savant and leader at Government Curated. With his deep expertise in policy and legislation, Donald has been at the forefront of
What happens when billions of dollars flood into a technology that promises to reshape the world, yet its true impact remains unproven? In 2025, the artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom in the United States has reached a fever pitch, with valuations soaring and investors betting big on a
