Issue 01
May 14, 2026
A redistricting vote could reach the House floor
This week’s Watchlist: redistricting, Iran war powers, AI data centers, kids online safety, and veterans funding.
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Worth watchingMay 14, 2026
A redistricting vote could reach the House floor
This week’s Watchlist: redistricting, Iran war powers, AI data centers, kids online safety, and veterans funding.
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Issue 02
May 7, 2026
This week’s watchlist: surveillance, farm policy, and data centers
A weekly briefing on the bills still in motion.
Issue 03
Apr 30, 2026
Update: A record DHS shutdown ended. Now Congress is debating ICE and CBP funding.
Surveillance powers were extended, the Farm Bill moved, and a major war powers deadline is here.