Why So Much Unrelated Policy Gets Attached to the Annual Defense Bill
The defense policy bill passes every year like clockwork, which has made it an increasingly popular vehicle for unrelated riders that couldn't pass as standalone legislation.
Sandalwood Oil Market to Reach USD 230.4M by 2032 at 6.99% CAGR
Sandalwood Oil Market 2026: Strategic Imperatives from PW Consulting’s Industry Intelligence As companies finalize 2026 strategies, the sandalwood oil market presents a rare combination of steady growth, structural supply constraints, and premiumization…
Why Congress Still Hasn’t Banned Its Own Members From Trading Stocks
Bills to restrict congressional stock trading have failed for years despite broad bipartisan public support, repeatedly stalling over enforcement details rather than the core idea.
Congress Wants Federal AI Rules. It Just Can’t Agree on What They Should Say
Lawmakers broadly agree that AI used in hiring, lending, and law enforcement needs oversight — but remain divided on the details of federal rules as state regulations multiply in the meantime.
How Razor-Thin Majorities Are Reshaping the Way Congress Actually Works
Razor-thin majorities in both chambers have turned routine legislative business into drawn-out negotiations, giving individual members outsized leverage over leadership's agenda.
Meet the Founders Deliberately Rejecting Venture Capital
A growing number of founders are deliberately skipping venture capital altogether, building small, profitable, self-funded companies instead of chasing rapid scale.
The Unicorn Graveyard: Why So Many Billion-Dollar Startups Are Quietly Failing
A wave of once-celebrated unicorn startups are shutting down or selling for a fraction of their peak value, as investor patience for growth-at-all-costs models has run out.
The Rise of the Seven-Figure Startup With a Dozen Employees
A growing number of startups are hitting major revenue milestones with tiny teams, using AI tools to do work that used to require entire departments — and investors are taking notice.
Venture Capital Looks Healthy Overall. For Founders Outside AI, It Doesn’t Feel That Way
Venture totals look healthy, but a small group of AI companies is soaking up a disproportionate share of the money — leaving founders in nearly every other category facing a much harder fundraise.
The Missing Middle Housing Reform Sweeping Through City Zoning Codes
Cities and states are legalizing duplexes and small multi-unit buildings in single-family zones, betting that missing middle housing can help close a persistent supply gap.