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The U.S. is competing with China over printed circuit boards, a critical piece of the technology stack. These essential components are found in everything from smartphones to missile systems, and most other modern electronics. David Schild argues that America has neglected this layer of the supply chain, resulting in strategic vulnerabilities that could have consequences for economic competition and national security.

For virtually every American, health care is one of the largest monthly expenses. This is due in part because the U.S. healthcare system is among the most expensive and complex sectors of the economy, consuming a growing share of family budgets and federal spending. Brian Blase argues that the core problem is not a lack of government involvement, but too much of it—distorting incentives, restricting supply, and enabling massive levels of fraud across federal programs.

The House has passed H.R. 5103 aiming to improve safety in Washington, D.C., by strengthening law enforcement coordination through new legislation backed by Chairman James Comer and Representative John McGuire.

Representative Scott DesJarlais led a hearing focusing on national security space activities within the Department of Defense on March 25. Key topics included reliance on satellite technologies in modern warfare and challenges posed by delays in receiving budget requests.