Will Kavanaugh be confirmed? It’s up to these five senators and the FBI
Sep 28, 2018
Senior Fellow Elaine Kamarck explains the Senate Judiciary Committee’s decision to move Brett Kavanaugh forward in the Supreme Court confirmation process, the FBI investigation that will follow, which senators could make or break Kavanaugh’s chances of being confirmed, and the role that Mark Judge could play.
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In UN speech, Trump’s ‘America First’ hurts global human rights
Sep 26, 2018
Senior Fellow Ted Piccone analyzes Trump’s speech to the United Nations and discusses how his emphasis on sovereignty could be used by some governments as a shield to avoid being prosecuted for human rights abuses internationally.
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The U.S.-China trade war won’t be ending soon
Sep 21, 2018
Senior Fellow Eswar Prasad analyzes the latest round of escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China and the dangerous miscalculations on both sides which threaten to prolong the economic stalemate.
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What’s next for the Kavanaugh hearings?
Sep 20, 2018
Senior Fellow Sarah Binder discusses Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination and how the recent sexual misconduct allegations will affect his confirmation. Binder also explains the significance of the hearings’ timing as the midterm elections approach.
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Trump cuts refugee admissions to a historic low
Sep 18, 2018
Fellow Jessica Brandt discusses the State Department’s announcement to cut the number of refugees admitted to the United States, including the negative impact it will have on our allies and the lives of those seeking asylum.
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