How can New Orleans’ small businesses move beyond the cyclical nature of recovering from disasters, toward steadier business growth? @andreperryedu.bsky.social examines the city's entrepreneurial resilience and offers policy recommendations to sustain and accelerate growth.

Can rural towns lead on clean energy—without partisan divides? In the latest Reimagine Rural episode, Tony Pipa explores how Morris, MN is doing just that through the “Morris Model.” 🎧 https://brook.gs/4nTTXLZ.

"Recent history suggests that, from a concrete policy perspective, shutdowns are often futile—but political dynamics can still cause them to happen." Wendell Primus and @mollyereynolds.bsky.social explain the increasing pressure on Democrats and the potential for a government shutdown.

Europe’s role in U.S.-China strategic competition is more consequential than ever. Six foreign policy experts outline how European leaders are balancing values, interests, and global pressures.

As DC officials testify before the House Oversight Committee on the city's crime and safety, read Hanna Love and @hlstephens.bsky.social on the evidence of what does and does not work to keep cities like DC safe.

Policymakers are rightly concerned about U.S. drug supply chain vulnerabilities tied to China, but their current focus is too narrow. Marta Wosińska explains how they can de-risk those supply chains through a comprehensive onshoring strategy.

“The most striking example of [Donald] Trump’s failure to take China seriously is his demolition of America’s relationship with India,” Thomas Wright argues.

"Beneath this show of solidarity, China, North Korea, and Russia remain uneasy partners. What the three countries have is a tactical alignment rooted not in trust or shared values but in overlapping grievances and necessity," Patricia Kim writes in @foreignaffairs.com.

Amid rising global trade tensions, Asia faces growing economic uncertainty. Mireya Solís and co-authors explain why regional cooperation is key to resilience and long-term growth.

The importance of credible government economic data to business. @brookings.edu Sept. 18. 2:30 PM EDT. In-person (registration required) and livestreamed. www.brookings.edu/events/the-i...

A little-known loophole could allow the Fed’s independence to be eviscerated virtually overnight, says Aaron Klein. Read his recent op-ed in @nytimes.com.

Joined @gregsargent.bsky.social of @newrepublic.com on his "The Daily Blast" podcast to talk through the big legal questions raised by President Trump's recent lethal strike on Tren de Aragua. Listen here:

Is transatlantic cooperation on China possible? Or will divisions push America and Europe in different directions on China? The Global China Project convened 6 of us in the foreign policy program at @brookings.edu to weigh in: www.brookings.edu/articles/bet...

National service and conservation corps programs offer young adults hands-on experience—but too often, they don’t lead to lasting careers. Joseph W. Kane, Martha Ross, and Zoë Dec explore how federal agencies can better support corps-to-career pathways.

"While AI may dominate headlines, the real barriers to youth economic mobility aren’t new problems caused by technology," write Annelies Goger, Samia Amin, and Christina Yancey.

NIH funding powers more than health breakthroughs—it drives local jobs and economic growth. Phillip Levine and Robin McKnight find that cuts could shrink employment in communities that depend on medical research 🩺

How have courts responded to the Trump administration’s executive actions on K-12 education? Rachel M. Perera, Thalia González & Aidan Tomlinson explore the legal landscape 🔍

Social Security is a key part of the safety net—but its role in supporting children and young adults is often overlooked. Vani Agarwal, Ben Graham & Wendell Primus propose major reforms, including student benefits and support for caregiving grandparents.

As UNGA begins its 80th session this week, Foresight Africa host Landry Signé talks with Cristina Duarte, UN undersecretary-general and special adviser on Africa, to discuss what the shifting international order means for Africa and global multilateralism. Listen at the link below.

EV drivers need reliable, real-time data to find working chargers—but today’s info is often fragmented and opaque. Experts propose that states require fast chargers to report live status to mapping apps, helping drivers navigate with confidence.

"The authority to tax is being renegotiated in real time, with the judiciary now a central player—leaving policymakers, businesses, and households alike facing a less certain future," writes Elena Patel.

Bill English and Don Kohn reject arguments of those who would bar the Fed from paying interest on reserves www.brookings.edu/articles/wha... @brookings.edu Hutchins Center

In case you haven't heard, there's yet another political crisis in #France. This @huffpost.com article tackles what is ahead for Paris, with comments from me and others: @brookings.edu www.huffpost.com/entry/france...

Where is the U.S.-China trade war heading and how will it impact global supply chains? Tune in Friday at 10 AM ET for a discussion with former U.S. Trade Representative and @cfr.org president Michael Froman.

“If Asian economies aim to regain agency, they must prioritize regional and transregional cooperation, building parallel structures for economic and security resilience,” write Kristy Hsu, Alicia García Herrero, and @mireyasolis.bsky.social.

Join us @brookings.edu on Wed the 10th at 4EST to see how we can reimagined education so that we teach in the way brains learn. Hear directly how the science of learning is impacting policy and in classroom pedagogy! www.brookings.edu/events/the-a...

What do past midterms reveal about 2026? William A. Galston explores how presidential approval ratings, economic trends, and historical patterns could influence the outcome of the next congressional elections.

Scott Anderson joined the Current podcast to explain the constitutional and legal basis of President Trump's deployment of the National Guard in D.C. and what makes it different from other cities. Listen at the link below.

How vulnerable are the schools in your community to climate hazards? Find out using a new data tool we've created w/ @brookings.edu where you can look up FEMA-based risk levels for every US public school. We hope this can help inform local policy & pedagogy. www.brookings.edu/articles/cli...

Join us for an online @brookings.edu event Mon 9/15 @ 4PM, ET to discuss the state of the Trump administration's K-12 education agenda with education & legal scholars & civil rights attorneys. Submit questions in advance via email or the registration form! www.brookings.edu/events/what-...

The Trump administration recently ended the de minimis exemption, which allows low-value imports to enter the U.S. duty free. Elena Patel explains the history of the rule and how to fix it.

20 years on, the lesson from Hurricane Katrina is clear - social vulnerability amplifies disaster impacts. But current changes in disaster policy show we've failed to learn that lesson, edging us closer to a system with less federal oversight or support. time.com/7312821/lear...

Public school enrollment is declining across the U.S.—our new analysis for @brookings.edu maps the trends: www.brookings.edu/articles/dec...

Unilateral tariffs, destruction of public data, cuts to science funding, collapsing tourism... I wrote up a brief compendium of (some of) the damage to business that has resulted from rising authoritarianism in the United States this year:

The Trump admin’s sweeping actions on trade, regulation, environment, and immigration can be hard to follow. Thankfully, many organizations are tracking these developments. Check out this helpful list 👇

NEW: In January, President Trump fired NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox, leaving the Board without a quorum. Olivia Howard, @laurenhlb.bsky.social‬, @cmcnich.bsky.social, and Margaret Poydock explore what this means for the Board and how NLRB actions in 2025 have compared to recent years.

President Trump's actions threaten to end the independence of the Federal Reserve — and with it, the credibility of the US’s monetary policy both at home and abroad, Janet Yellen writes in a new @financialtimes.com op-ed.

"The passage of OBBBA marks yet another instance of tax legislation out of step with public preferences and the country’s needs," write Sona Wyse, Ian Berlin, and William Gale.

After months of collaboration, I’m pleased to share "AI Safety Governance, The Southeast Asian Way,” a new report from @brookings.edu and AI Safety Asia (AISA)! Our report outlines recent AI governance developments in 11 Southeast Asian countries. www.brookings.edu/articles/ai-...

The US is facing a dual crisis in declining educational outcomes & escalating climate impacts. We outline how education policy can respond in ways that raise academic achievement, create cost savings, & contribute to a healthier planet via @brookings.edu www.brookings.edu/articles/cli...

With the Trump Administration undermining federal data, Native American Tribes need new partners to access high-quality data about their lands and citizens. My new @brookings.edu report with @manannan.bsky.social and @hlstephens.bsky.social explores how states and regions can support Tribal data 👇

This week’s high-level summits—from Trump and Putin in Alaska to European leaders in Washington—focused on ending the war in Ukraine. Angela Stent explores what they accomplished and what comes next.

Can the National Weather Service be modernized to better anticipate and respond to natural disasters? Elaine Kamarck examines the challenges facing NOAA and the potential of emerging technologies.

“Chinese President Xi Jinping sees his military agenda as a centerpiece of his legacy.” Jonathan Czin and ‪@johnculver689.bsky.social discuss Xi’s fixation on reforming the People’s Liberation Army:

Two decades after Katrina, New Orleans still faces interconnected challenges. Brookings experts explore how gaps in public systems impact the criminal legal system—and share ideas for building long-term resilience.

"Is Trump prepared to play tough with Putin?" Ahead of today's meeting in Alaska, Steven Pifer outlines how Trump could adopt a stronger position.

New from me at @brookings.edu: Unprecedented, dangerous turnover at IRS: Of 31 top positions, 15 have turned over since January, 2 have been placed on leave, 2 are vacant and 3 are slated for elimination. www.brookings.edu/articles/the...

After a series of moves by the Trump administration that will affect federal data collection and distribution, Brookings experts weigh in on the consequences and implications for the integrity of data used by researchers and policymakers to inform critical policy decisions.

Happy to share my first @brookings.edu FixGov piece was published today. I take stock of the Senate confirmation process at the 200-day mark of the Trump administration. Among the key findings is the unprecedented degree to which Trump’s nominees have faced procedural barriers.

"Even though recent political rhetoric paints Washington, D.C. as ridden with crime and disorder, the city is actually the safest it’s been in over 30 years." In April, Hannah Love and @hlstephens.bsky.social wrote on what does and does not work to keep cities like D.C. safe.