October 8, 2024
Election 2024The fracking boom has transformed the United States into the world’s leading producer of oil and gas. With presidential candidates Harris and Trump clashing on climate and energy policy, the practice…
June 14, 2024
Labor and EmploymentOrganized labor saw a historic resurgence in activity in 2023. Shifting U.S. trade policy under both Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden could continue to prioritize workers regardless of who wins …
January 17, 2025
Donald TrumpPresident-elect Trump has promised to commence his new term with an expansive array of executive actions, some of which could have immediate effects on U.S. foreign policy.
August 5, 2021
Climate ChangeThe federal agency tasked with weather forecasting and research has played a growing role in climate policy, but also faced controversy during the Trump administration. What does NOAA do?
April 29, 2024
United StatesExtraordinary U.S. government incentives are proving popular with many large chipmakers, but it is too early to tell how much of the semiconductor industry can be lured back to the United States. …
September 6, 2024
Indo-PacificThe island’s proximity to Asia makes it a critical outpost for the U.S. military and a potential hub in the event of regional conflict.
September 6, 2024
United StatesU.S. President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to block the Japanese takeover of U.S. Steel, raising questions about the administration’s economic and foreign policy priorities.
December 18, 2024
Western SaharaAfter a decades-long cease-fire crumbled in 2020, Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front have resumed fighting over the disputed Western Sahara.