Brandon Novick
Brandon is the Policy Coordinator for the domestic team at CEPR, where he has conducted health policy research and helped educate federal policymakers. Brandon also works on policy stakeholder outreach, administrative/logistical support, and event planning.
Prior to joining CEPR, Brandon has conducted policy, communications, and administrative work for nonprofit and political campaign organizations geared toward guaranteeing a decent standard of living. Brandon holds both a MA in political science with a concentration in American politics and an interdisciplinary BA in communications, legal institutions, economics, and government, both from American University.
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House vote advances SPEED Act as 11 Democrats join Republicans to weaken NEPA protections
Climate and frontline groups warn the permitting bill would gut public oversight, fast track polluting projects, and undermine one of the nation’s foundational environmental laws.
Trump ramps up denaturalization push with 2026 quota targeting naturalized citizens
Internal USCIS guidance reportedly calls for 100 to 200 denaturalization referrals per month, signaling a sharp escalation that experts say collides with legal limits and historical practice.
How the charter school industry’s newest scheme could be ‘the death of public schools’
A charter school “shitstorm” in Florida shows how the industry intends to take over public education.
Trump’s ‘warrior dividend’ raises questions about funding, housing support, and care for service members
The president announced $1,776 checks for about 1.5 million troops before Christmas, but reporting shows the money was repurposed from congressionally approved housing funds rather than a new benefit.
Senate approves record Pentagon budget as Democrats help advance Trump’s defense agenda
Bipartisan vote sends $900 billion military bill to Trump’s desk amid war powers concerns and domestic cuts.