Several developments in the congressional investigation of January 6 came to light recently. On an episode of The Current podcast, Quinta Jurecic explains the significance of the latest news—including the seven-hour gap in White House call logs, new inquiries into the funders of the “Stop the Steal” rally, and more.
How might Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson fit on America's highest court? After a review of previous opinions, legal expert Richard Lempert finds that Jackson’s rulings reveal a focused attention on the details of cases and claims, careful readings of statutes and precedent, and a respect for the limits of judicial authority.
"The latest survey of public opinion about the conflict in Ukraine presents a paradox," writes William Galston. On one hand, Americans say that they want President Biden to get tougher with Russia; on the other, they largely reject policies that risk a direct confrontation between the U.S. and Russia.
Two years in, COVID-19 has taken an immense toll on American life.A new Brookings survey documents the tragic consequences of the pandemic—particularly for women, young people, and communities of color.
What are schools doing with their pandemic aid? One year ago, Congress approved the largest-ever one-time investment in public education. Marguerite Roza and Katherine Silberstein examine how districts are spending that money and whether its leading to better student outcomes.
Six steps to responsible AI in the federal government. From evaluation metrics to technical standards, Darrell West explains key factors to ensure that government algorithms are unbiased, transparent, and safe.
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