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The Statt Democratic Oversight Map: Healthcare Sector

31 Democratic oversight letters analyzed. 15 drug manufacturers named and ranked for the investigations that open first if Democrats take a chamber in November.

The Statt Democratic Oversight Map: Technology Sector

30+ Democratic oversight letters analyzed. 29 technology companies named and ranked for the investigations that open first if Democrats take a chamber in November.

The Statt Democratic Oversight Map: Energy Sector

Every Democratic congressional oversight letter sent to energy regulators, agency officials, and private firms across 2025–2026, mapped into a single intelligence briefing.

The Statt Democratic Oversight Map: Financial Services

Every Democratic congressional oversight letter sent to financial regulators, agency officials, and private firms across 2025–2026, mapped into a single intelligence briefing.

The 2026 Statt Midterm Playbook

The 2026 Midterm Playbook by Statt tracks every competitive seat, legislative shift, and election scenario your policy team needs to know. Updated monthly.

The Readout: September 2026

This month’s updates are about Statt’s agentic AI doing more of the work for you, monitoring, preparing, and surfacing what you need before you have to go looking for it.

How Oil Shocks Are Reshaping U.S. Inflation and Energy Policy

Insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz is driving oil shocks across the economy. See what it means for inflation, energy policy, and consumers.

G20 Finance Talks and the Future of Global Economic Cooperation

Explore how today's talks on Iran sanctions, trade tensions, and economic imbalances could reshape global cooperation over the next year.

The Readout: August 2026

This month’s updates are about Statt’s agentic AI doing more of the work for you, monitoring, preparing, and surfacing what you need before you have to go looking for it.

The U.S.–Canada Trade War Is Reshaping North American Trade

U.S.–Canada trade tensions are reshaping North American commerce. Explore what new tariffs and USMCA uncertainty mean for businesses.

What Four Oversight Maps Reveal About Congressional Investigation Risk After the 2026 Midterms

Statt’s Oversight Maps show how technology, financial services, energy, and healthcare teams can prepare for congressional investigations, subpoenas, hearings, and document demands after the 2026 midterms.

The Statt Democratic Oversight Map: Healthcare Sector

31 Democratic oversight letters analyzed. 15 drug manufacturers named and ranked for the investigations that open first if Democrats take a chamber in November.

2026 Primary Election Results: Key Takeaways from August 11

Explore key results from the August 11, 2026 primaries and what they reveal about party dynamics, key races, and the battle for Congress.

The DSA’s Growing Influence on Democratic Policy

The DSA is gaining influence within the Democratic Party. Learn how its growing role could shape policy and what that means for business.

How Policy Teams Use Statt for Congressional Oversight Risk Analysis

Learn how policy, legal, public affairs, and government relations teams use Statt to identify congressional oversight risk, prepare clients, preserve documents, and build investigation response strategies.

A Personalized Statt, Built Around Your Work and Intelligence

Learn how policy teams use AI to analyze rulemaking dockets, review public comments, track NPRMs, and create decision-ready regulatory insights with Statt.

What a Potential AstraZeneca–Bristol Myers Squibb Merger Would Mean for Pharma

The FRONTIER Act could become the nation's first comprehensive framework for frontier AI oversight. See what's in the bill and what comes next.

How Policy Teams Use Statt for Rulemaking Docket Analysis and Comment Letter Drafting

Learn how policy teams use AI to analyze rulemaking dockets, review public comments, track NPRMs, and create decision-ready regulatory insights with Statt.

The FRONTIER Act Explained: What H.R. 9925 Means for Frontier AI Regulation

The FRONTIER Act could become the nation's first comprehensive framework for frontier AI oversight. See what's in the bill and what comes next.

How Policy Teams Use Statt to Build a Lobbying Strategy

Build a lobbying strategy with better stakeholder research, policy intelligence, and advocacy planning tools designed to support informed decisions.

Pre-Recess Vote Outlook: NDAA, Government Funding, Reconciliation 3.0, and the Stock Trading Ban

Vote outlooks for the NDAA, the government funding CR, Reconciliation 3.0, and the congressional stock trading ban before the August recess.

Section 122 Tariffs Expire July 24: What Businesses Need to Know

July 24 marks the end of the Section 122 surcharge—not necessarily lower tariffs. See how businesses should prepare for the next phase of U.S. trade policy.

The Statt Democratic Oversight Map: Technology Sector

30+ Democratic oversight letters analyzed. 29 technology companies named and ranked for the investigations that open first if Democrats take a chamber in November.

The 2026 NATO Summit: What Defense Spending Means for Industry, Labor, and Supply Chains

Discover how NATO's 2026 Ankara Summit will transform defense manufacturing, critical minerals, semiconductors, workforce demand, and global supply chains.

How Policy AI Leads to Stronger Business Development

See how policy teams use Statt to streamline business development research, assess prospect risk and opportunity, and create stronger pitch materials with real-time policy intelligence.

Beyond Bayer’s Stock Pop: Who Really Wins and Loses From the Supreme Court’s Roundup Ruling

The Supreme Court's Roundup ruling reshapes Bayer, the pesticide industry, litigation finance, insurers, agriculture, and federal regulation.

How Government Affairs Teams Reclaim 12 Hours Per Person Every Week

See how government affairs teams use Statt to reclaim 12 hours per person every week by reducing manual work across legislative tracking, bill analysis, hearing summaries, newsletters, stakeholder mapping, meeting prep, and rapid research.

Announcing the Statt Advisory Board

A bipartisan group of senior leaders from across government affairs, corporate policy, and public affairs, helping shape the future of AI-powered policy work.

How Policy Teams Use AI for Stakeholder Mapping

Learn how government affairs, public affairs, legal, and regulatory teams use AI stakeholder mapping to identify influential voices, coalitions, risks, and engagement opportunities.

2026 USMCA Review: What the Renegotiation Means for North American Trade

As the United States, Canada, and Mexico co-host the 2026 World Cup, the tournament will expose the strengths and weaknesses of North American cooperation.

The Statt Democratic Oversight Map: Energy Sector

Every Democratic congressional oversight letter sent to energy regulators, agency officials, and private firms across 2025–2026, mapped into a single intelligence briefing.

North America’s World Cup Balancing Act

As the United States, Canada, and Mexico co-host the 2026 World Cup, the tournament will expose the strengths and weaknesses of North American cooperation.

The Readout: June 2026

This month, we rebuilt how alerts work, sharpened the quality and reach of hearing coverage, and made hearing summaries adapt to whoever they're for.

How Policy Teams Use AI for Deal Diligence

Learn how investment teams use AI to assess policy, regulatory, and political risk across deals, sectors, and portfolio companies.

Consider the Democrats

Tax refunds that GOP leaders hoped would buoy their chances in the upcoming midterm elections have been gobbled up by gas prices. Grassroots Democrats are furious and activated.

How Policy Teams Use AI for Meeting Prep

Learn how government affairs, lobbying, and public affairs teams use AI to prepare for meetings with lawmakers, regulators, and policy stakeholders.

Why Jerome Powell Is Staying on the Federal Reserve Board

Jerome Powell Federal Reserve governor role through 2028 limits Trump's influence over monetary policy and sets up a clash with incoming Chair Kevin Warsh.

The Statt Democratic Oversight Map: Financial Services

Every Democratic congressional oversight letter sent to financial regulators, agency officials, and private firms across 2025–2026, mapped into a single intelligence briefing.

Trump Xi Summit 2026: Fragile Stability and Global Stakes

The Trump Xi Summit 2026 reveals competing agendas on trade, Taiwan, and Iran as both nations seek short-term stability while structural decoupling accelerates.

How Policy Teams Use AI for Legislative Tracking Across Federal, State, and Global Issues

Learn how government affairs, legal, regulatory, and public affairs teams use AI to track legislation, identify momentum, and create policy work products.

FCC’s Accelerated License Review: Disney, DEI, and What’s Next

The FCC license review of Disney ABC stations expands regulatory oversight to corporate DEI policies, raising risks for broadcast networks, media investors, and M&A deals.

How Policy Teams Build Weekly Policy Roundups with AI

Learn how government affairs teams use Statt's Monitor a Policy Issue workflow to produce weekly policy roundups in minutes, not hours.

What the Weakening of the VRA Means for Redistricting in 2026

Post-VRA redistricting 2026 reshapes minority voting rights as Florida aggressively redraws maps and Louisiana scrambles to comply with the Callais ruling.

Why the UAE Left OPEC and What It Means for Oil Markets

The UAE's exit from OPEC sends oil prices to record highs and reshapes how China and India source energy as the Strait of Hormuz blockade limits new supply.

The Readout: April 2026

This month, we expanded state coverage, made Briefer smarter, introduced more tailored hearing summaries, and sped up the path from analysis to output.

David Cummins TSA Nomination: Privatization and Confirmation

David Cummins TSA nomination signals a push to privatize airport security as the agency faces a leadership vacuum, DHS shutdown, and a divided Senate.

Q1 Federal Lobbying Trends: Top Spenders and Firms

Q1 2026 federal lobbying trends show record firm revenues, surging AI and trade spending, and continued dominance by health, defense, and appropriations issues.

United American Airlines Merger: Antitrust and Market Impact

United American Airlines merger faces antitrust barriers, hub overlaps, and fare hike risks as the Trump administration weighs a global champion against consumer costs.

Virginia’s 2026 Redistricting Dispute: Legal and Political Fallout

The Virginia 2026 redistricting battle tests community of interest legal standards, fractures Democratic coalitions, and reshapes congressional campaigns statewide.

IMF and World Bank 2026 Spring Meetings: Key Takeaways

IMF World Bank 2026 Spring Meetings address the Iran energy shock, rising debt stress, and a structural shift toward private capital to close a $4.2T funding gap.

How a Top D.C. Lobbying Firm Turns Hearing Coverage Into Client-Ready Intelligence in Minutes

See how a top D.C. lobbying firm used Statt to cut hearing summary time from 6 hours to minutes without adding headcount.

The FAIR Rx Act and the Future of Drug Pricing in Tennessee

Tennessee FAIR Rx Act forces pharmacy middlemen to sell off their drugstores, reshaping how prescriptions are priced and filled across the state.

Implications of Wisconsin’s 5-2 Liberal Supreme Court Majority

Wisconsin Supreme Court liberal majority expands to 5-2, reshaping redistricting, union rights, election rules, and the balance of power through 2030.

Build vs. Buy in Government Relations: Why the Question Needs to Change

Should we build our own system, or buy software? That framing no longer reflects how government affairs teams actually work today.

Todd Blanche and the DOJ’s Shift Toward Political Alignment

Todd Blanche and DOJ political alignment shifts resources from white-collar crime to immigration, crypto, and civil rights amid growing institutional resistance.

How the SpaceX IPO Reshapes AI Capital and Global Competition

SpaceX IPO plans combine orbital data centers, the xAI merger, and Starlink to challenge big tech and reshape global defense markets.

The 2026 Statt Midterm Playbook

The 2026 Midterm Playbook by Statt tracks every competitive seat, legislative shift, and election scenario your policy team needs to know. Updated monthly.

The OCC’s 2026 Proposed Stablecoin Rule Explained

The OCC GENIUS Act stablecoin rule sets strict backing, no interest payments, and monthly reporting requirements for banks looking to issue digital currencies.

How the GSA’s New AI Clause Reshapes Federal Procurement

GSA AI procurement clause GSAR 552.239-7001 sets strict data ownership, domestic sourcing, and unbiased AI rules that override commercial vendor terms.

How AI Is Transforming Government Relations and Policy Intelligence

AI is transforming policy monitoring by helping teams move from reactive tracking to real-time, cross-jurisdictional intelligence and from raw data to actionable work products.

The Readout: April 2026

This month we expanded coverage across jurisdictions, sharpened how teams find and analyze legislation, and made it faster to go from insight to deliverable. Here's everything new in Statt for March 2026.

FAA Safety Oversight 2026: Modernization vs. Enforcement

The FAA is pursuing a dual-track strategy: aggressive infrastructure modernization through private procurement while maintaining strict regulatory enforcement on airworthiness. Statt's analysis breaks down what this means for aviation safety policy, key industry players, and the future of federal oversight.

How the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Shifts Federal Housing Policy

ROAD to Housing Act shifts federal housing policy by tying CDBG funding to housing production rates, penalizing slow-growth jurisdictions and reforming local zoning.

What the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge Means for Energy Costs

Ratepayer Protection Pledge 2026 is a voluntary agreement with no federal enforcement, leaving ratepayer protections uneven across states and grid operators.

The SEC and CFTC’s 2026 Crypto Asset Guidance Explained

The SEC and CFTC 2026 crypto asset guidance redefines how digital assets are classified, shifting regulatory focus from asset structure to issuer marketing conduct.

USPS Liquidity Crisis 2026: Will Congress Act in Time?

USPS liquidity crisis 2026 puts the agency on track to run out of cash by February 2027 as declining mail volumes, rising costs, and a $15B debt cap close in.

Can the SAVE America Act Pass the Senate in 2026?

SAVE America Act Senate passage faces a 60-vote filibuster barrier, a divided GOP conference, and no viable path to enactment in March 2026.

How the Pentagon Is Rebuilding the U.S. Defense Industry

The Pentagon's defense industrial base investment deploys $200B into missile defense, shipbuilding, space, and autonomous systems to deter great power conflict.

HHS Withholding Minnesota Medicaid Funds: Deferrals as Enforcement

The Trump administration's Medicaid withholding in Minnesota set a legal precedent for federal funding deferrals as executive enforcement tools against blue states.

Trump Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms: How Federal Contracts and Security Clearances Are Being Used as Sanctions

Trump's executive orders targeting law firms set a precedent for using federal market access as an enforcement tool across consulting, tech, and financial services.

DHS Appropriations Act 2026: Funding Debate Explained

The House Rules Committee debated the DHS Appropriations Act 2026, covering ICE, CBP, border security, and government shutdown funding.

Strait of Hormuz Closure 2026: What It Means for Asian Oil Markets

The Strait of Hormuz closure in 2026 is stranding 20 million barrels per day and reshaping energy security for China, Japan, and India.

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How Government Affairs Firms Deliver Hearing Intelligence

Statt supports end-to-end hearing coverage: advance notice, fast capture, push-button hearing summaries, and targeted follow-up deliverables.

Israel and U.S. Strikes on Iran: Iran’s Regional Retaliation, Strait of Hormuz Risk, and What Happens Next

Feb. 28, 2026 Israel–U.S. attack on Iran: timeline, why it happened, targets struck, and scenarios for regional escalation and nuclear risk.

What Comes After IEEPA? How the White House Can Still Impose Tariffs in 2026

Following the Supreme Court’s rejection of IEEPA-based tariffs in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, the Administration is deploying Section 232, Section 301, and balance-of-payments authorities. This analysis explains the remaining trade levers and their constraints.

A Federal Crackdown on State AI Laws Could Reshape U.S. Tech Regulation

An analysis of how Executive Order 14365 may preempt state AI laws in Colorado, California, and Utah, raising First Amendment, algorithmic discrimination, and interstate commerce challenges in 2026.

How “Make IPOs Great Again” Is Changing Liability and Capital Formation

The SEC’s 2025–2026 IPO reforms under Chair Paul Atkins reduce disclosure burdens and litigation risk, reshaping public listings, arbitration rules, and U.S. capital formation.

DHS Shutdown 2026: Understanding Fiscal Challenges

An analysis of DHS fiscal resilience during a 2026 appropriations lapse, examining CBP, ICE, TSA, USCIS, FEMA funding structures, contractor stop-work risks, and shutdown impacts on homeland security operations.

How Accurate Was Our AI Prediction of Trump’s 2026 State of the Union?

We generated a predicted Trump State of the Union transcript using Statt’s AI speechwriting tools, then scored it against the official transcript with an LLM-as-judge approach.

Can Social Media Be Legally Addictive? Courts Are Deciding

How U.S. courts are redefining addiction as a legally recognized injury, expanding liability from opioids and tobacco to social media, gaming platforms, and algorithm-driven tech products.

A New Direction for DOJ Antitrust and U.S. Merger Policy in 2026

Gail Slater’s resignation signals a shift toward settlement-driven merger enforcement, reshaping corporate consolidation and federal antitrust policy in 2026.

2030 Census Power Shift: How Immigration Is Reshaping House Seats, Redistricting, and Electoral College Power

Immigration-driven population growth is shifting House seats to Texas and Florida ahead of the 2030 Census, triggering redistricting fights, Electoral College changes, and constitutional battles over counting noncitizens.

Undoing Climate Authority: How the EPA’s Endangerment Finding Repeal Reshapes Clean Air Act Power

By revoking the 2009 Endangerment Finding, the EPA under President Trump and Administrator Zeldin jeopardizes vehicle standards, power plant rules, and California’s waiver—setting up a major court battle.

January 2026 Housing Market Slump: Lock-In Effect, Falling Home Sales, and Economic Risks

U.S. existing-home sales dropped 8.4% in January 2026, highlighting the mortgage lock-in effect, weak builder sentiment, and growing risks to residential investment and labor mobility.

Remarks by President Trump in State of the Union Address

Statt generated a predicted transcript of what we expect President Trump to say when he addresses the nation on February 24, 2026.

2026 State of the State Addresses: Election-Year Priorities on Taxes, Housing Affordability, Education Policy, and Federal-State Power

A breakdown of 2026 State of the State speeches, highlighting partisan divides, bipartisan convergence, and the impact of elections on state policy agendas.

2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act: Policy Changes in PBM Reform, Telehealth, NIH, Defense Oversight, and DHS Funding

An expert analysis of the FY2026 enacted appropriations, examining embedded policy shifts, congressional oversight, and new constraints on executive authority.

OBBBA Student Loan Changes in 2026: Repayment Assistance Plan, End of Parent and Grad PLUS, PSLF Rules, and Borrowing Caps

This report examines how new OBBBA loan limits, repayment changes, and workforce cuts are colliding to create major compliance and borrower risks.

What the U.S.–India Trade Deal Changes: 18% Tariff Baseline, Industrial Duty Cuts, and a $500B Commitment

An in-depth analysis of the 2026 U.S.–India Reciprocal Trade Agreement, examining tariffs, energy conditions, enforcement risks, and supply chain impacts.

Why Gold Is Rising While Silver and PGMs Are Squeezing: A 2026 Guide for Policy and Industry

An overview of how surging precious metals prices, supply chain fragmentation, and geopolitical risk are creating downstream cost shocks and policy pressure across automotive, energy, electronics, and healthcare markets through 2026.

2026 Defense Contracting: What the FY26 NDAA and Warfighter-First Rules Mean for Contractors

An overview of how evolving U.S. defense policy, acquisition reform, and national security priorities are shaping the engagement landscape for the defense industry ahead of FY26.

Business Implications of the Creation of a New DOJ Division for National Fraud Enforcement

The Trump Administration announced the creation of a new Division for National Fraud Enforcement within the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Davos 2026: Under-the-Radar Developments in AI, Green Investment, and AgriTech

While the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos has been dominated by high-profile geopolitical theater, significant substantive progress has occurred in the shadows of the main stage.

Comparing Credit Card Fee Cap Policy Proposals

Executive takeaways (for card issuers) Trump’s Jan. 9 call for a 1‑year 10% credit card APR cap is a high-salience political signal but has no clear unilateral legal pathway; meaningful implementation would…

Introducing Statt: The AI Workflow Platform Built for Policy Teams

The new Statt is focused on one outcome: helping policy teams cut through noise and move from signal to stakeholder-ready work product faster, without the manual, repetitive work.

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