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Bread and Circus Archive


Previous Editions

Supreme Court Case Could Redefine U.S. Foreign Accountability

The newsletter summarizes key U.S. government activities, including presidential nominations, a Supreme Court case on foreign accountability, and a decline in job openings, highlighting their interconnected impacts on policy and the economy.

U.S. Government Initiatives Aim to Boost Economic Growth

The newsletter summarizes recent U.S. government actions, including executive orders on consumer protection and investment, judicial cases on prisoners' rights and religious exemptions, and economic engagement trends.

Significant Policy Shifts in Labor and Education

The newsletter details key U.S. government actions from March 27, 2025, including executive orders affecting labor rights and education, and congressional resolutions on consumer protections.

U.S. Implements 25% Tariff on Imported Cars by 2025

The newsletter summarizes key U.S. government actions across executive, legislative, and judicial branches, highlighting significant policy shifts, including new tariffs, regulatory changes, and Supreme Court rulings.

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Venezuelan Oil Imports

The newsletter summarizes key U.S. government actions, including new tariffs on Venezuelan oil imports and expanded telemedicine for opioid treatment. It also highlights legislative developments and Supreme Court cases.

Shift in Legal Support: $40 Million for Veterans

The newsletter summarizes key U.S. government actions, including executive orders, legislative bills on opioid sanctions and Taiwan, Supreme Court rulings on accountability, and economic indicators showing rising unemployment.

Federal Actions Signal Shift in Education and Procurement

The newsletter summarizes key U.S. government actions, including executive orders on procurement efficiency, mineral production, and the closure of the Department of Education. It also highlights economic indicators, noting mixed job trends across states.

Department of the Interior Delays Key Regulatory Rule

The newsletter summarizes U.S. government activities, highlighting a delay in a Department of the Interior rule, legislative inaction, and rising import prices, indicating economic pressures influencing policy discussions.

Trump's Executive Orders Signal Major Policy Shift

The newsletter summarizes key U.S. government actions, including executive orders aimed at reducing federal oversight, significant legislative measures addressing the opioid crisis, and recent economic indicators.

Senate Advances Fentanyl Legislation Amid Crisis

The newsletter summarizes U.S. government activities, highlighting legislative actions on fentanyl and international stability, alongside economic indicators and teen mental health trends.

Modest Wage Growth Amid Rising Inflationary Pressures

Yesterday's newsletter highlights a lack of activity across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, while noting a modest increase in real average hourly earnings and mixed economic indicators, including a 2.8% annual rise in the Consumer Price Index.

Trump's Memo Targets Frivolous Lawsuits Against Government

The newsletter summarizes key U.S. government activities, including new presidential directives on litigation costs, nominations for government positions, and a decline in job openings, indicating a tightening labor market.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Faces Major Overhaul

The newsletter outlines key U.S. government activities, including the President's order modifying the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and the establishment of a task force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It also highlights mixed economic indicators, with job growth and wage increases amid persistent unemployment challenges.