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The latest Brookings work analyzing government reform initiatives by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and their impact on American governance.
In this year-long series, Brookings scholars assess the dynamics of the 2026 midterms, the strategies of candidates and parties, the opinions of voters, and the broader implications for democracy, governance, and leadership in America.
The latest Brookings work exploring how the executive branch is asserting greater authority over the legislative and judicial branches, challenging constitutional principles that date back to the Founders’ time.
Research on presidential appointments by Kathryn Dunn Tenpas was cited in a piece by The New York Times about President Trump’s firing of Black officials.
Jonathan Rauch spoke to USA Today about the future of free speech on college campuses.
Jonathan Katz spoke to Kyiv Post about how Russia’s war in Ukraine is part of an expanding Kremlin campaign to undermine democracies in the region.
Darrell M. West spoke to The Washington Post about how the Israel-Gaza conversation has shifted on social media.
Rachel M. Perera spoke to Politico about what the Trump administration’s new civics education program means for women’s history and gender equality.
Benjamin Wittes spoke to NPR’s “Morning Edition” about the GOP push to indict former FBI Director James Comey.
E.J. Dionne appeared on “Right Now with Perry Bacon,” where he discussed why the return of Jimmy Kimmel’s show is significant and how Democrats are positioned for the midterms.
Tom Wheeler discussed the role of the FCC and the boundaries of broadcast law with United Press International.
Molly E. Reynolds spoke to Politico about the federal appeals court ruling that only the GAO director can sue the administration over the impoundment of funds by a president.
Darrell M. West spoke with NPR’s “Morning Edition” about Elon Musk potentially becoming the world’s first trillionaire.
We’re seeing the students who have been scoring the highest continuing to do roughly how they’ve done in the past, but the kids who were behind are just falling farther..."
Nicol Turner Lee was named one of Washingtonian’s 2025 Tech Titans, recognizing her as one of the most innovative and important leaders in Washington’s tech scene.
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