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Spotlight convenes diverse voices across the political spectrum to drive informed debate and action on economic opportunity.
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Latest Coverage
Find the latest stories, research, and insights on policies, programs, and ideas shaping the national conversation on poverty and economic mobility.
USDA Policy Shift Would Cut Millions Off SNAP
The Agriculture Department is reviving a plan that will require low-income people to take additional steps to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
U.S. Homeless Population Had Record Drop in 2025
The Department of Housing and Urban Development credited President Trump, while homeless advocacy groups said that so-called Housing First policies of his predecessors played a part.
Trump Administration Delays Awards Scheduled To Improve Rural America's Health
Federal leaders overseeing a $50 billion rural health fund missed a critical deadline to announce how much they’ll give states next year, alerting state leaders to the delay with a mass email.
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