As Americans ring in 2026, a wave of new policies is reshaping daily life – from tighter social media regulations to a $15 federal minimum wage. 💻💰 But the biggest conversation starter? Former President Donald Trump's 2025 tax overhaul, which officially takes effect this month, potentially altering paycheck calculations for 40 million workers.
State legislatures aren't holding back either: California just banned algorithmic feeds for users under 18 🚫📱, while Texas launched a controversial immigration enforcement program. Political analysts call this 'the year of the policy experiment' – with midterm elections looming, every move could become campaign ammunition.
Meanwhile, Biden's administration faces heat over AI regulation delays as deepfake scandals multiply. 🤖⚖️ '2026 isn't just about new laws,' says Georgetown political analyst Dr. Lisa Park. 'It's a stress test for democracy in the TikTok era.'
