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As the 2026 election cycle comes into sharper focus, Congress is entering a period of unusual transition. A growing number of Republican lawmakers as well as some Democrats have announced retirements, resignations, or...more
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On January 2, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order (the “Order”) under Section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. § 4565) forcing divestiture by HieFo Corporation (“HieFo”), a California-based...more
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The U.S. Department of State has announced that effective January 21, 2026, it will pause all immigrant visa issuances for nationals of a large group of countries identified as being at elevated risk of using public benefits....more
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On Tuesday, January 13, the state’s legislative branch reconvened for the second session of the 114th General Assembly. With most legislators returning and several major policy debates unresolved from last year, lawmakers are...more
On January 14, 2026, the Trump Administration announced a major change to immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026....more
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