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House passes aviation act

This past week, the House passed the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act. The bill was introduced on February 21, 2026, as a response to the collision that took place in January 2025 between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk that killed all 67 passengers on board both aircraft.

Coachella 2026: Out with the new, in with the old

This year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival brought together an unexpected but well-balanced blend of iconic veterans and today’s rising stars.

U.S.-Israeli War on Iran

On February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran, resulting in the death of the Supreme Leader and other top Iranian officials.

SNAP’s recent updates affect millions of Americans in program

The month of November brought about many significant updates to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The month began with delays to funding being procured by those in the program due to the government shutdown and actions in the Supreme Court.

Government shutdown causes an economic data blackout

From October 1 to November 12, the U.S. faced the longest government shutdown in its history. Most federal agencies during this time frame remained non-operational, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and releasing data regarding labor economics and statistics.