Democrats retook the House in 2018 promising to investigate Trump and his administration. Did they deliver? A new report from Molly Reynolds and Jackson Gode analyzes the immense obstacles Congress faced in trying to probe executive branch activities, the combative relationship between House Democrats and the White House, and how it will impact governmental oversight going forward.
Despite being a second-best option, the Jan. 6 select committee still has a real opportunity to push for answers around the Capitol insurrection. But it will have to be willing to seek out the truth, writes Quinta Jurecic, and not fold when it encounters resistance.
“The change between the ’70s and now is that so much of significance happens in the regulatory process, not the legislative process.” Elaine Kamarck spoke to The Washington Post to give insights on how government procedures have changed since Joe Biden first entered Washington and how these changes have impacted the president’s ability to pass meaningful legislation.
Build race equity into rezoning decisions. For decades, zoning has been used as a tool to exclude the poor and people of color from certain neighborhoods. It's time to put a stop to this harmful practice, writes Lance Freeman.
A deep dive into the Trump Organization tax fraud charges. What do the charges facing the Trump Organization cover? Could the former president be charged? Hear Norman Eisen’s analysis in the latest Brookings Cafeteria podcast.
Boosting graduation rates in higher ed. While there are inspiring programs for improving college completion, Vassar College President Elizabeth H. Bradley writes that systemic changes are needed to help students persist in higher education.
Why AI is just automation. Artificial-intelligence systems should be built to support human values as a strategy for limiting harms like bias, argues Joshua A. Kroll.
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