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A U.S. Marine stands guard outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building amid federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 18, 2025.

Democracy, Conflict, & Governance How can the president put soldiers on the streets of Los Angeles?

Scott R. Anderson

June 26, 2025

A view of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, United States, on November 7, 2024, days after the national election.

U.S. Government & Politics New data on GAO’s role in appropriations oversight

Eloise Pasachoff, Craig Schulman, Angelene Superable

June 18, 2025

The Government Accountability Office headquarters in Washington, D.C., pictured on May 13, 2025.

U.S. Government & Politics GAO’s role in appropriations oversight

Eloise Pasachoff, Craig Schulman, Angelene Superable

June 18, 2025

Defense & Security How will we know if DOGE is succeeding?

Elaine Kamarck

June 18, 2025

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