U.S. Government & Politics

Political Polarization

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., on April 13, 2025.

Public Opinion Trump loses public support during his first 3 months in office

William A. Galston

April 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on cryptocurrencies, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, U.S., on January 23, 2025.

Presidency Do Americans really want a policy revolution?

Darrell M. West

April 17, 2025

“Hands Off” protesters march along Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood, Florida. More than 2,000 people joined the demonstration—part of a nationwide wave of over 1,000 protests across all 50 states on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The rallies erupted just two days after Donald Trump and Elon Musk announced sweeping new tariffs, sparking widespread concern over their potential impact on both the U.S. and global economies.

Human Rights & Civil Liberties The power of protest in the US

Darrell M. West

April 7, 2025

Susan Crawford waves to supporters at watch party after she beat Brad Schimel 54%-46% in a race for an open seat on the court in Madison, Wisconsin on March 30, 2025. The campaign was the most expensive state supreme court race in U.S. history, with expenditures topping in millions. Crawford's victory means that liberals will retain a 4-3 majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Campaigns & Elections What do the Florida and Wisconsin elections tell us about the next 2 years?

Elaine Kamarck, E.J. Dionne, Jr.

April 4, 2025

Experts

Eduardo Levy Yeyati

Eduardo Levy Yeyati Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development

Valerie Wirtschafter

Valerie Wirtschafter Fellow - Foreign Policy, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Initiative

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