discussion of federal policies: Global Health

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“In the President’s Budget Request for FY 2026, the request proposes eliminated funding for several global health activities, including family planning and reproductive health (FPRH), neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and nutrition, stating these are ‘programs that do not make Americans safer’.” – from — Kates, J., Michaud, J., Moss, K., Dawson, L., & Rouw, A. (2026b, January 27). Overview of President Trump’s executive actions on global health. KFF

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discussion of federal policies: Energy

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“ENDING THE WAR ON BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN COAL

While the last administration declared war on American coal, President Trump and the Energy Department are fully committed to strengthening American coal-workers and coal’s critical role in powering America.” – from from — THE STATE OF AMERICAN ENERGY: Promises made, promises kept. (n.d.). Energy.gov.  

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discussion of federal policies: Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy

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“Will uncertainty accelerate trade fragmentation? Heightened US-driven uncertainty may inject new momentum into alternative trade blocs and deepen shifts away from the US as both a trade and a financial partner. It is difficult to see how the US ultimately benefits from such dynamics.”

from — York, E. (2026, February 24). Tariff Tracker: 2026 Trump tariffs & trade War by the numbers. Tax Foundation.

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discussion of federal policies: Cyber Issues

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“Against a steady drumbeat of ransomware attacks, data breaches, and sophisticated intrusions, President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to release a new national cybersecurity strategy this month centered on offensive cyber operations . . . ”
from — Ferren, M. (2026, January 26). The Trump administration’s cyber strategy fundamentally misunderstands China’s threat. Council on Foreign Relations. 

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discussion of federal policies: countering terrorism

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“Through a combination of diplomatic engagement and foreign assistance, the Department works with foreign government partners to build the capabilities necessary to prevent, degrade, detect, and respond to terrorist threats. ”
from U.S. Department of State

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discussion of federal policies: Covid-19 Recovery

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“The U.S. is also a signatory or party to numerous global health-related international conventions, treaties, and agreements; these include those that played a role in the global COVID-19 response (such as the International Health Regulations). It often has participated in negotiations for new international instruments, although the Trump administration indicated in a Jan. 20, 2025, Executive Order, listed above, that the U.S. would no longer engage in the Pandemic Agreement (sometimes called the “Pandemic Treaty”) negotiations.”
from — Kates, J., Michaud, J., Moss, K., Dawson, L., & Rouw, A. (2026b, January 27). Overview of President Trump’s executive actions on global health. KFF. Retrieved February 21, 2026

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