They made a fake Drake and The Weeknd song. They made fake images of Taylor Swift. Soon, that could be illegal under federal law. On June 18, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved S. 4591, the NO FAKES Act (the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2026), the first bill to […]
Hurricane season officially began June 1, and as a Mississippian who navigated Katrina in 2005, I don’t need a reminder of what’s at stake. I watched that storm devastate communities across my state and saw friends lose everything overnight. But I also saw what’s possible when leaders rise to the moment: my former boss, Governor […]
Even flawless government relations work falls short without strategic communications behind it.
As the leaves turn and tailgates fire up, Washington, D.C., hosts its own high-stakes rivalry game over federal funding. Congress, federal agencies and stakeholders operate under the same tight rules, referees and play clock.
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 […]