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U.S. Politics & Government

It’s time to bust some myths about how states can use federal funds

Andrew R. Feldman and Thaddeus Ferber

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) speaks after Senate Republicans unveiled their version of legislation that would replace Obamacare on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Up Front

How Republicans can save their health care legacy

Alice M. Rivlin

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

A U.S. worker inspects a section of the U.S.-Mexico border wall at Sunland Park, U.S. opposite t

U.S. Politics & Government

Can President Trump implement his immigration agenda?

Elaine Kamarck and Fred Dews

Friday, June 30, 2017

A man takes a photo as the sun sets while lined up with 42nd Ave a few days after the Manhattanhenge phenomenon.

State & Local Governance

A new way of working with states and localities

Andrew R. Feldman

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Reports

A U.S. Border patrol agent opens a gate on the fence along the Mexico border

Immigration

Hitting the wall: On immigration, campaign promises clash with policy realities

John Hudak, Elaine Kamarck, and Christine Stenglein

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Solar array on Brookings Institution's roof

Climate Change

Leveling the playing field for rooftop solar

Philip A. Wallach

Friday, June 16, 2017

Pennsylvania electors cast their ballots for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

U.S. Politics & Government

More professionalism, less populism: How voting makes us stupid, and what to do about it

Benjamin Wittes and Jonathan Rauch

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Ajit Pai, Chairman of U.S Federal Communications Commission

Technology & Innovation

Net neutrality 2.0: Perspectives on FCC regulation of internet service providers

Stuart N. Brotman

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Senators look on at a testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill

U.S. Congress

Considering the budget resolution in the Senate: Challenges and consequences of reform

Molly E. Reynolds

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Blog Posts

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, accompanied by Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) and Sen. John Thune (R-SD), speaks to the media about plans to repeal and replace Obamacare on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 27, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein - RTS18VLY

FixGov

When GOP Senators go home, they face a health care buzz saw

William A. Galston

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Unpacked

The role of special counsels and the Russia probe

Norman Eisen

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen shortly before sunset in Washington, U.S. May 17, 2017. REUTERS/Zach Gibson - RTX36B6A

FixGov

While GOP resolves its differences on healthcare, budget deadlines loom

Molly E. Reynolds

Monday, June 26, 2017

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Manufacturing under the Trump administration

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The power of the president to shape U.S. relations in the Middle East and North Africa

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Experts

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Multimedia

A voter wears a shirt with words from the United States Constitution while casting his ballot early as long lines of voters vote at the San Diego County Elections Office in San Diego, California, U.S., November 7, 2016.

U.S. Politics & Government

Professionalism in politics: The paradox of populism

Jonathan Rauch, Benjamin Wittes, and Adrianna Pita

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-IN) (L-R), Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) depart following their weekly Republican caucus lunch meeting

Unpacked

Secret dealmaking and the GOP health care bill

Sarah A. Binder

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

President Donald Trump's overview of the budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2018 are displayed at the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Unpacked

President Trump’s education budget

Elizabeth Mann

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

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