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Responsiveness and durability: An analysis of the Accountability and State Plans rule

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union .

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What to expect from the State of the Union

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Is Medicare for All a trap for Democrats?

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Friday, February 1, 2019

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Executive Branch

A president’s national emergencies are in the eye of the beholder

Assessing Trump’s artificial intelligence executive order

Brookings experts react to Trump’s second State of the Union

Will Trump’s call for unity in the State of the Union last?

Reports

Considering collusion: A primer on potential crimes

Responsiveness and durability: An analysis of the Accountability and State Plans rule

Regulatory lobbying has increased under the Trump administration, but the groups doing the lobbying may surprise you

How the Trump administration can legally delay Obama-era regulations

Why is Trump’s staff turnover higher than the 5 most recent presidents?

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What to expect from the State of the Union

Is Medicare for All a trap for Democrats?

Why conservatives should avoid government shutdowns

Events

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How to create a better, more efficient approach to infrastructure

What’s next for Trump’s regulatory agenda: A conversation with OIRA Administrator Neomi Rao

Related Books

Inside Congress

Calling the Shots

The Presidential Appointee’s Handbook

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Why Trump won’t be removed by the 25th Amendment

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