What’s the deal with gerrymandering? From Gov. Gerry’s salamander-shaped district in 1812 to the Supreme Court’s 2024 ruling in Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP, redistricting has shaped U.S. politics for centuries—& it’s heating up again. Read more 👇 tinyurl.com/2p49t6es

Recess is ending—Congress is back, and September will be packed. 👉 Spending bills & CRs 👉 NFIP reauthorization 👉 Fed nomination fights Our latest blog covers what’s on deck when lawmakers return: tinyurl.com/3tab5x4r #Congress #Policy #DC

President Trump’s firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook is testing the limits of presidential power — and Fed independence. Our new blog breaks down: ⚖️ The legal battle ahead 🏦 Why Fed independence matters 📉 What it means for interest rate cuts Read here 👉 allonadvocacy.com/federal-courts…

Today: Senate Banking votes on Trump’s Fed nominee Stephen Miran. Meanwhile, Majority Leader Thune eyes the nuclear option to fast-track nominees. Our new blog breaks down what this means — and why the history of rule changes matters. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yx6d4tvy #Fed #Senate

🚨 New blog: Trump is reviving his push to scrap quarterly earnings reports. What it means for transparency, IPOs & markets—& why only the SEC can make the change. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/55yp3zhk #SEC #Markets #QuarterlyReports

6 days until a U.S. gov’t shutdown. Trump canceled talks with Dem leaders, Senate failed to pass a CR, & the two sides remain far apart. Shutdown = furloughs, service cuts, $1B+ economic damage. History: last partial shutdown (2018–19) lasted 34 days. tinyurl.com/bdajetkx

🚨 The U.S. government shut down at 12:01 a.m. 750k+ workers furloughed. Our new blog covers: What’s open vs. closed $400M/day in lost paychecks Trump admin’s plan for permanent cuts The economic + political fallout Read: tinyurl.com/3p75mauw #GovernmentShutdown #Economy

SCOTUS is back in session — and its 2025–26 docket is packed. This term includes major tests of presidential power, trade authority, and election law — plus growing public skepticism of the Court itself. Read the full breakdown: 🔗 tinyurl.com/4fkyrjhr #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt

15 days into the shutdown — and with no funding deal in sight — the Trump admin has begun permanent reductions in force (RIFs) across federal agencies. Our new post explains which workers are affected, the legal fight underway, and what may come next. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4fcej6hv

🗳️ Election Day is just 13 days away. Voters in CA, NJ, PA & VA will soon weigh in on governors, courts & redistricting — races that could shape the 2026 midterms. What’s at stake and what the polls say 👇 tinyurl.com/4mj2tw7x #Elections #Politics #Midterms #Policy

🚨 Day 29 of the federal shutdown. SNAP benefits for 42M families, ACA enrollment, and even hurricane response are all at risk. Our latest blog breaks down what might finally force Congress to act ⤵️ tinyurl.com/mr2d3v63 #GovernmentShutdown #SNAP #ACA #Congress

🗳️ Election Day 2025 is in the books. Democrats had a strong night across key states — but what does it mean for control of Congress in 2026? Our latest blog breaks it all down ⬇️ tinyurl.com/mcje3k7 #ElectionDay #Midterms2026

🚨After 43 days, the shutdown may finally end—but Congress now faces a packed to-do list. Our new blog breaks down what’s in the CR, the economic cost of the standoff, and what’s next for financial services. Read more: tinyurl.com/5bspe7wn #Shutdown2025 #EconPolicy #Fintech

A new DOJ opinion argues the CFPB’s funding mechanism is unlawful — a shift that could leave the Bureau without resources by 2026. Allon breaks down what this means for rulemaking, supervision, and Congress’s next moves ⬇️ allonadvocacy.com/another-indepe…

Federal regulatory agencies are in a period of major transition. From the FTC and NCUA removal cases to the CFPB funding dispute and vacancies at the FDIC and CFTC, the structure of independent oversight may be on the verge of significant change. tinyurl.com/mtxcfedu #policy

The last policymaking train of the year is leaving Capitol Hill and AI preemption didn’t make the cut. Congress dropped efforts to block state AI laws (again). Now Trump is signaling an #EO, states are pushing forward, and courts may decide who’s in charge.tinyurl.com/mwzbwkx8

Powell’s term as Fed chair ends in May and signs point to a full departure. What happens next? • More internal dissents • A possible Trump loyalist at the helm • Big questions for Fed independence, inflation, and rate cuts What happens next? Read: tinyurl.com/42pu6t9n

Will credit card interest rates be capped at 10%? President Trump’s proposal has sparked headlines but legal, regulatory, and political hurdles stand in the way. Our latest blog explains why implementation is unlikely and what Congress may do instead. tinyurl.com/38fadxhu

Congress is making real progress on FY26 appropriations as the January 30 funding deadline approaches. Several minibuses are moving, which could avert another shutdown, but CFPB funding remains tied up in ongoing legal battles. allonadvocacy.com/how-congress-g…

#Steve was featured in Open Banker with analysis on the risks of fintech regulatory fragmentation in the U.S. The Fractured Frontier explores why state rules on data privacy, digital assets, and AI now carry real implications for U.S. competitiveness. tinyurl.com/3jn52eeh