The crypto industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. After years of uncertain and contentious regulation and enforcement, we’re witnessing the most significant legislative breakthrough in digital asset history with the Genius Act on track to reach the president’s desk. But catching the car is only half the battle.
When it comes to persuasive communications and public influence, a clear frontrunner is emerging from the media revolution: podcasts.
Dick Durbin’s announcement that he won’t seek re-election in 2026 creates a leadership vacuum that extends far beyond Illinois.
Are your funding applications disappearing into federal bureaucracy? Ever wonder how some neighboring cities and counties are quietly securing millions in infrastructure investments? Securing federal funding assistance isn’t a lottery — it’s a chess game where foresight beats hope every time. Here is the key to “a key to the city.” Cogent Strategies managing director […]
As Washington shifts priorities under a second Trump administration, the energy policy landscape is undergoing a dramatic recalibration. Capitol Hill and federal agencies are rapidly mobilizing around a bold “energy dominance” doctrine that will reshape regulatory frameworks, permitting processes and infrastructure development for years to come. The Strategic Landscape President Trump has declared a “national […]
By Will BohlenCogent Strategies Managing Director As a longtime fan of Saturday Night Live, starting as a kid when I would tape the show on VHS to watch the next day, I challenged myself to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary by ranking my favorite political impressions throughout the years. Arguing over SNL sketches, seasons and cast members is a national […]
Each year, it seems the holiday shopping season starts earlier and earlier. We’re all familiar with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, but Rachel Van Metre Kibbe, CEO of American Circular Textiles (ACT), is encouraging shoppers to think sustainably this Secondhand Sunday. ACT is an organization advocating for responsible fashion industry oversight and […]
After one of the most chaotic campaign cycles in modern history, the 2024 election is finally behind us. While the polls largely had President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in a dead heat, the final outcome was decisive. Trump continues to “defy political gravity,” as one of our experts noted and came out […]
It’s officially a lame-duck session, and while the 118th Congress needs to chip away at its list of must-pass legislation, preparations for the 119th Congress are well underway.
