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Trade Report Provides Insight About Trump Trade Agenda
On his first day in office, President Trump issued the America First Trade Agenda Memorandum, directing key agencies to submit 20...
Brumidi Team
2 days ago


Preparing for the Upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Early Considerations for Stakeholders
The surface transportation reauthorization bill is poised to be a landmark piece of legislation, shaping the future of U.S....
Brett Fulcer
2 days ago


Congress Faces a Big Challenge: Multiple Issue Management
Congress may be good at many things, but managing several big issues at once is not something that makes it on the list. Congress is...
Charles Cooper
3 days ago

USA Workforce Reduction
Check out our latest Infographic detailing the wave of USDA buyouts and corresponding workforce reduction. Click here or the image below...
Brumidi Team
4 days ago


What the IMO’s Carbon Deal Means for U.S. Policy and Global Trade
An overlooked yet very significant climate agreement moved forward last week related to shipping carbon emissions. In a landmark decision...
Madeline Wade
4 days ago


Trade Report Provides Insight (and Spurs Some Questions) About Trump Trade Agenda
On the first day of his Administration, President Trump issued the America First Trade Agenda Memorandum, which ordered 20 reports (due...
Charles Cooper
5 days ago


The Rise of Podcasts in Policy Influence
According to Pew Research , about half of Americans now listen to podcasts, and politics ranks among the most listened to genres. For...
Jessica Black
Apr 11


De Minimis Shutdown for China’s Imports
Somewhat lost among the tariff news was a second Executive Order that effectively halts duty-free shipments under $800 in value that are...
Charles Cooper
Apr 9


Overview and Analysis of the USDA Secretarial Memo to Increase Timber Production
Last week, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins issued a Secretarial memo t hat made an Emergency Situation Determination (ESD) on the state...
Brett Fulcer
Apr 8


Countering Cuts to Science through Strategic Advocacy
Amid a renewed focus from the Trump Administration on slashing federal funding for scientific research—both at federal agencies and...
Madeline Wade
Apr 7


Current-Law vs. Current-Policy Baseline Primer
Senate Republicans are preparing to vote on a budget resolution this week in order to adhere to the timeline of getting a reconciliation...
Brett Fulcer
Apr 2


What to Watch for on “Liberation Day.”
The White House will be making new tariff announcements tomorrow, which the President has dubbed “Liberation Day.” His announcements...
Charles Cooper
Apr 1


Data Center Demand Sparks Bipartisan Unity in Congress – But Will It Last?
Three months into the 119th Congress, AI and data center policy has emerged as a bipartisan issue – for now. The House Energy and...
Madeline Wade
Mar 31


What Does the Future Hold for the EDA?
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is a relatively small agency within the Department of Commerce created in 1965 by the ...
Brett Fulcer
Mar 26


Monitoring a Hectic Policy Ecosystem
It goes without saying, but we have entered a policy space that is constantly moving 100 mph--and that is with Congress not yet moving...
Charles Cooper
Mar 25


Brumidi Group Fire Report
The Brumidi Group is at the forefront of wildfire policy advocacy, working closely with key decision-makers to drive meaningful action....
Brumidi Team
Mar 25


What’s the Fate of the CHIPS Act?
President Trump's recent joint session to Congress stirred debate around the future of the CHIPS and Science Act, with his call for its...
Madeline Wade
Mar 24


Potential Pieces of a 2025 Wildfire Package
Following the devastating fires in Los Angeles, the new administration and congressional Republicans immediately prioritized the Fix Our...
Brett Fulcer
Mar 20


Key Issues in Congress this Spring
This week’s recess is allowing stakeholders and congressional offices alike to take a breath and consider what will be a priority over...
Madeline Wade
Mar 19


Managing a Narrow Majority
The toughest part of being in congressional leadership -- among many-- is gathering enough votes when holding an extremely narrow...
Charles Cooper
Mar 18
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