How factional primaries could turn a Democratic wave into a trickle
Over the next seven months, most states will hold primary elections to determine congressional candidates for their respective…
What follows President Trump’s decision to step back from threatening to use force in Greenland?
Following the military operation in Venezuela against Nicolas Maduro, President Trump turned his attention to Greenland, a large,…
Is Trump a unique commander in chief?
Donald Trump, the nation’s 45th and 47th president, is distinctive. He is one of only two people in…
What did the US achieve in the Venezuela operation?
Scott Anderson and Caitlin Talmadge discuss the legal, tactical, and strategic angles of the recent U.S. military operation…
Making sense of the US military operation in Venezuela
On January 3, 2026, the United States launched a special operation to exfiltrate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and…
Mail voting fraud: Data points to low risk and high benefits for voters
*Note that this methodology includes some sections and footnotes from the above piece for clarity and readability. As…
Donald Trump’s digital mercantilism | Brookings
President Donald Trump appears to be trying to recreate 17th-century mercantilism for the 21st-century digital economy. Back in August, responding…
Lessons from Germany’s family leave policies for the US care economy
The United States has an aging population that is expected to grow around 14% in the next five…
Early warning signs for the DC region’s economy amid federal downsizing
Key takeaways:Â Since January 2025, the DMV region has shed federal jobs at a faster rate than the…
Surprisingly, Democrats—not Republicans—will be calling for a shutdown this year
Each year, Congress must reach agreement, in some form, on 12 separate bills that provide the funding for…
Democracy and policy: Reimagining a global democratic future
At this pivotal moment in history, democracies face unprecedented challenges with global strains of democratic backsliding and a…
What history tells us about the 2026 midterm elections
Since reentering the White House in January, President Trump has enjoyed the support of narrow but unified Republican…