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David Wessel @davidmwessel.bsky.social · 1d

It's tough to keep track of what Trump is doing. We've collected some of the outfits tracking Trump’s actions on tariffs, the environment, immigration, and more www.brookings.edu/articles/tra... via Chase Perry @brookings.edu Hutchins Center

Tracking Trump's actions on tariffs, the environment, immigration, and more | Brookings

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 22h

📈 Tariffs are impacting America’s housing crisis.

Elena Patel, Robert McClelland, and John Wong estimate that recent trade policies could add $30B to residential construction costs, with 90% affecting new homes and apartments.

Recent tariffs threaten residential construction | Brookings

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 2d

Universal school choice programs are expanding—but who benefits most?

Analisa Pines, Jon Valant, and Nicolas Zerbino examine six states and find that without income-based restrictions, these programs disproportionately benefit wealthy families.

Universal school choice programs mostly benefit the wealthy unless policymakers act to prevent it | Brookings

Authors analyze six states’ universal school choice programs, showing how income rules shape who benefits most.

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The Hamilton Project @hamiltonproject.org · 4d

October is Head Start Awareness Month.

In this #FigureFriday paper, @laurenhlb.bsky.social and Diane Schanzenbach explore Head Start’s impact on both its participants and their children: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...

Figure 1 of "The long-term impact of the Head Start program"

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 4d

China is adapting to U.S. tariffs by shifting trade through Mexico and Canada.

Joshua Meltzer and Maricarmen Barron Esper outline how transshipment, supply chain integration, and foreign investment are reshaping trade flows—and why trilateral cooperation is needed.

Is China circumventing US tariffs via Mexico and Canada? | Brookings

Joshua P. Meltzer and Maricarmen Barron Esper examine the data on Chinese circumvention of U.S. tariffs via Canada and Mexico.

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 5d

"Despite fears of an imminent AI jobs apocalypse, the overall labor market shows more continuity than immediate collapse."

A new report by Molly Kinder and @budgetlab.bsky.social analyzes changes in America's occupational mix to explore the potential effects of AI on the labor market.

New data show no AI jobs apocalypse—for now | Brookings

Our data show stability, not disruption, in AI’s labor market impacts—for now. But that could change at any point.

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 5d

What does “public interest” mean in today’s media landscape? In a new episode of The Current, former FCC Chair Tom Wheeler joins to discuss media consolidation, free speech, and the FCC’s evolving role.

What’s the FCC’s role in regulating broadcast content in an era of media consolidation? | Brookings

On this episode — a look at the shifting landscape of media regulation, consolidation, and the ongoing debate over free speech in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from his late-night talk show an...

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 5d

Is the credibility of U.S. government data under threat?

In a new episode of The Current, Ben Harris explains why reliable federal statistics—like unemployment and inflation—are essential for a well-functioning economy.

Is the credibility of US government data at risk? Why it matters to everyone. | Brookings

The credibility of U.S. federal government data may seem an arcane topic, but it is critical for a well-functioning economy. To explore the importance of reliable economic data and potential challenge...

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 7d

New research in the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity finds climate change is already imposing financial burdens on U.S. households—especially in low-income communities.

Estimated annual costs range from $220 to over $1,000 per household.

Who bears the burden of climate inaction? | Brookings

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 7d

Is the U.S. military losing its edge? Michael O’Hanlon examines claims about a decline in the military’s fighting spirit, finding that, while challenges exist, the strength and excellence of the armed forces remain intact.

Pete Hegseth’s faux diagnosis of a crisis in America’s warrior spirit | Brookings

Hegseth’s first instinct should be to follow the Hippocratic Oath and do no harm to a system and an institution that remain excellent.

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 8d

"Rising tariffs and the United States’ retreat from international trade may threaten the dollar’s status as the world’s safe haven and anchor currency," warns a new Brookings Papers on Economic Activity analysis.

Trade war and the dollar anchor | Brookings

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 8d

A new Brookings Papers on Economic Activity study examines how social comparisons and intensive parenting may be fueling an “educational arms race”—raising the cost of childrearing and contributing to declining fertility rates worldwide ⬇️

Policy concerns in an era of low fertility | Brookings

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David Wessel @davidmwessel.bsky.social · 10d

Updated: What is a government shutdown? www.brookings.edu/articles/wha... From the Hutchins Center Explains series @brookings.edu

Government Shutdowns: Causes and Effects

David Wessel explains the causes and effects of government shutdowns and their impact on services.

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 11d

Federal downsizing is triggering economic shifts in the DC region. Brookings' new DMV Monitor highlights rising unemployment, slowing venture capital, and surging housing inventory.

Read the analysis and explore the tracker 👇

Early warning signs for the DC region’s economy amid federal downsizing | Brookings

Federal transformation is creating real turmoil in the DMV regional economy. In the coming months, we will continue to monitor both the challenges and opportunities of this transformation.

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 11d

President Trump announced a 100% tariff on branded or patented drugs starting October 1 – unless the drugmaker is building a manufacturing plant in the U.S.

Read Marta Wosińska's explainer from earlier this year to understand the impact this could have on prices and onshoring.

Will pharmaceutical tariffs achieve their goals?

Marta Wosińska explains the likely impact of pharmaceutical tariffs on drug prices, onshoring, drug shortages, and derisking from China.

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David Wessel @davidmwessel.bsky.social · 12d

Why do muni transit systems pay so much for buses? And what can be done about it? Via @brookings.edu and AEI Ed Glaeser & Samantha Silverberg www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Why US Cities Pay Too Much for Transit Buses

A new paper argues that lack of competition, demand for custom features and “Buy America” rules have driven up costs for transit agencies in the US.

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Joshua White @joshuatwhite.bsky.social · 12d

My latest @brookings.edu analysis: "The signal and substance of the new Saudi-Pakistan defense pact" www.brookings.edu/articles/the...

The signal and substance of the new Saudi-Pakistan defense pact | Brookings

Countries across the region may rightly view the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact as a hedge against over-dependence on great powers, and may well seek to do the same.

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Kimberly Clausing @kclausing.bsky.social · 13d

🧵 (1/7) With @knittelmit.bsky.social and @cwolfram.bsky.social, happy to announce our new paper on “Who Bears the Burden of Climate Inaction?”, just posted for BPEA @brookings.edu.

We find large climate cost impacts that vary by both geography and income.

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 12d

Despite sweeping federal policy changes, HBCUs have remained largely insulated under the Trump administration—for now. Andre M. Perry and co-authors explain why, and warn of future risks.

The Trump administration’s actions on higher education aren’t impacting HBCUs—yet | Brookings

While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act does not directly threaten HBCU funding or institutional powers, its drastic budget cuts will directly alter the economic realities of the students HBCUs aim to se...

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 13d

Today, our Economic Studies program launches the fall 2025 edition of the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity (BPEA). Watch the live conference starting at 1 PM ET to learn about new findings on global fertility rates, the U.S. dollar, climate inaction, and more.

BPEA Fall 2025 Conference | Brookings

The Brookings Papers on Economic Activity (BPEA) is a semi-annual academic conference and journal that pairs rigorous research with real-time policy analysis to address urgent economic challenges of the day.

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 13d

The 80th session of UNGA underscores the urgent need to reform outdated systems to address challenges like AI, climate change, and economic instability.

Brahima Sangafowa Coulibaly and Zia Qureshi call for a bold reimagining of multilateralism that better reflects today’s geopolitical realities.

Rethinking multilateralism for a new era | Brookings

Amid numerous stressors to international cooperation, Brahima S. Coulibaly and Zia Qureshi call for a bold reimagination of multilateralism.

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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 13d

🗓️ Live in 20 hours (Sept. 25, 2025, 11:00-11:45am EDT)

🔹 Moderator: @victordcha.bsky.social
🔹 Speakers: Dr. Patricia Kim and Dr. Thomas Wright from @brookings.edu

👉 www.csis.org/events/impos...

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Phil Gordon @philgordondc.bsky.social · 15d

Taiwan faces real and growing threats, but it also has good cards to play. My latest for Foreign Affairs, with Ryan Haas.
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Nobody Lost Taiwan

The island remains secure and stable—for now.

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 13d

Can a president use emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs? William Galston examines the legal history and what the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision could mean for executive authority.

Are President Trump's tariffs legal? | Brookings

William A. Galston examines whether Trump’s tariffs under IEEPA exceed presidential authority as courts weigh the case.

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 14d

"While the Trump-Erdoğan nexus explains why many U.S. positions now appear closer to Ankara’s worldview, significant bilateral issues remain unresolved."

Aslı Aydıntaşbaş on what to watch for when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visits the White House this week.

A bromance revived: Erdoğan returns to the White House after 4 years | Brookings

Erdoğan's White House visit will be a reunion of two leaders with similar views about the global order and who govern with increasingly similar instincts.

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