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Everything Feels Expensive: What That Means for American Politics

For the American electorate, the price of existence has become a proxy for governance. If the rent is too high,…

By
Deborah Rod

What Trump and Mamdani Have in Common (and How They Are Different)

The political history of the United States in 2025 is defined by a stark convergence of opposing forces. In the…

By
Alison O'Leary

How the Supreme Court Is Evaluating Trump’s Emergency Tariff Powers

On November 5, 2025, the Supreme Court heard what has been called the biggest legal test yet of the Trump…

By
Deborah Rod

Most Favored Nation Status: From Trade Policy to Drug Prices

"Most Favored Nation" has long been a cornerstone of international trade policy. It's a principle designed to ensure fairness and…

By
Barri Segal

How Japan Is Funding $550 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Push

Japan and the U.S. have a new trade deal with a unique twist. Japan is creating a $550 billion fund…

By
Barri Segal

Can the Courts Stop President Trump’s Tariffs?

The U.S. Constitution grants the legislative branch of government the primary power to regulate foreign commerce and raise revenue. Article…

By
Alison O'Leary

Do Economic Sanctions Work?

When do sanctions succeed, and when do they backfire? This analysis examines how the U.S. sanctions system operates, who controls…

By
Barri Segal

Made in America: How Government Policy Shapes What We Build and Buy

The "Made in America" initiative represents a cornerstone of U.S. economic policy—a multifaceted effort to harness the federal government's vast…

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