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Explainer: Why the “casual invocation” of the Insurrection Act by President Trump is so unusual

Featuring Juliette Kayyem

November 6, 2025

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Neither China nor the United States scored a conclusive knockout at a recent summit, former ambassador explains

Featuring Nicholas Burns

November 4, 2025

Nancy Pelosi speaks on culture wars, redistricting, and the Democrats’ stand on the shutdown—but don’t tell her that her party is “rudderless”

October 27, 2025

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Robert Lawrence’s “Behind the Curve: Can Manufacturing Still Provide Inclusive Growth?”

November 7, 2025

For decades, U.S. presidents and policymakers have promised to restore America’s standing as a global manufacturing powerhouse. But according to Robert Lawrence, industrial policies like tariffs and reshoring are unlikely to benefit the people missing out on economic growth.

Forget smaller or bigger. If you want better government, invest.

July 16, 2025

The Arctic faces historic pressures from competition, climate change, and Trump

May 15, 2025

Professor Joe Nye coined the term “soft power.” He says America’s is in decline under Trump.

April 8, 2025

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