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Fund the People: A Podcast with Rusty Stahl

The Federal Policy & Propaganda Landscape Facing the Nonprofit Workforce in 2026 - with host Rusty Stahl, Fund the People

April 1, 2026·37 min
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In this episode, you get a firsthand report from &quot;Foundations on the Hill.&quot; Rusty discusses emerging federal threats and opportunities for our sector. From new legislation to executive action, he shares what’s at stake for the nonprofit workforce—and why we must engage now to shape the narrative. Download episode⁠ transcriptWatch episode Promo VideoLinks to Information Discussed:Challenges on the HorizonReintroduction of H.R. 9495 (H.R. 6800 and S. 3554):Press Release: ⁠Cornyn, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status of CAIR, Groups Bankrolling Terrorists⁠ (Senator John Cornyn)⁠Official Text of H.R. 6800⁠⁠Official Text of S. 3554⁠Press Release: ⁠Nonprofit Killer Bill Re-Introduced in the House and Senate⁠ (Charity and Security Network)SPONSOR Act (S. 3942):Press Release: Moran, Cruz Introduce Legislation to Deter Non-Profit Sponsorships of Left-Wing Radicals (Congressman Nathaniel Moran)Official Text of the Bill from congress.govExecutive Actions to Frame &amp; Investigate Nonprofits as Terrorist Supporters:Investigating Nonprofits as Terrorist Supporting Organizations:National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-7) (The White House)Attorney General Memo - “Implementing NSPM-7: Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence - (Office of the Attorney General)FBI and IRS to investigate nonprofit groups for domestic terrorism links, sources say (CBS News)FBI and IRS join forces under Bondi directive (MS Now)How NSPM-7 Seeks to Use &quot;Domestic Terrorism&quot; to Target Nonprofits and Activists (ACLU)Administration imposes ideological bounds on student debt forgiveness for public servants:Overview of Proposed Changes and Updates on PSLF program (National Council of Nonprofits)Finalized Changes and Litigation (National Council of Nonprofits)<a href="https://www.aau.edu/newsroom/leading-research-universities-report/education-department-imposes-controversial-new" target="_blank" rel="ugc noope

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