

Water Recycling Program Could Help Drought-Stricken Communities
08/1/2026
In some parts of the United States, growing populations and prolonged droughts are straining water supplies. Large-scale water recycling could offer these communities a solution to their shortages. In a new report, we looked at the status of these…

Mexican Crime Organizations and the Synthetic Drug Crisis
18/12/2025
Thousands of Americans die each year after overdosing on illicit synthetic drugs, including synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Transnational criminal organizations have played a central role in fueling this health crisis here in the United States. In…

USPS’s Financial Condition Struggles Under an Unsustainable Business Model
16/12/2025
The U.S. Postal Service is a quintessentially American institution. But during the last 20 years or so, USPS has struggled financially with rising costs and declining revenues from mail volumes. What's the current status of USPS financial…

FDA's Efforts to Recall Faulty Medical Devices Limited by Insufficient Staffing
12/12/2025
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for overseeing the safety of medical devices sold in the U.S. and issuing recalls when they're found to be unsafe. But recent headlines and high-profile lawsuits have drawn attention to the…

Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia
08/9/2025
In the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, the United States and its allies responded with wide-ranging sanctions and export controls on Russia. What impact have these actions had on Russia's economy and its war efforts and have sanctions achieved…



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