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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.
The latest Brookings work analyzing government reform initiatives by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and their impact on American governance.
Mark MacCarthy wrote an op-ed for Tech Policy Press about the need for more legal measures within the AI development process.
EBONY magazine named Nicol Turner Lee a STEM Trailblazer on its 2026 Power 100 list.
Michael Hansen and Lora Bartlett wrote an op-ed for The Hill about the potential consequences of banning H-1B teachers.
Jonathan Rauch co-authored a piece for the New York Times about Trump’s erratic conduct.
Vanessa Williamson was interviewed on the Democracy Works podcast where she discussed the history of taxation in America.
Nicol Turner Lee was named as one of Washingtonian’s 2026 Tech Titans.
Elaine Kamarck discussed the Republican midterm convention with The Guardian.
Darrell West spoke about the impact that data centers may have on the upcoming midterms with NPR.
Rashawn Ray and Rebekah Boitey’s research on AI surveillance in schools was cited in an education news roundup from the Tampa Bay Times.
Nicol Turner Lee discussed the challenges surrounding AI use within the government with Government Technology.
Russell Wheeler’s research on the pace of President Trump’s judicial appointments was cited by Bloomberg Law about pending judicial nominations.
Jon Valant spoke to Chalkbeat Indiana about the gap between the cost of tuition for private schools in Indianapolis and school voucher funding.
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