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2026 Federal Policy Outlook

The outlook for federal policy in 2026 will remain dominated by the current administration’s unconventional approach to governance and its eagerness to challenge existing norms and precedents. This approach is likely to continue being used in pursuit of the administration’s top goals: immigration restriction and mass deportation; dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and practices; and rolling back civil rights protections and enforcement related to discrimination based on race, sex, and gender identity. In addition to these issues, we anticipate the following areas will continue to be the focus of the administration and Congress.


