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The presidential debate accomplished more for Harris than it did for Trump
President Trump’s latest tariff plan is under fire from a conservative think tank, which says the math behind it is both flawed and misleading.
- Donald Trump focused on separating himself from his party's extreme policies and addressing key voter concerns like the economy and abortion.

The Consequences of China’s New Rare Earths Export Restrictions
New export restrictions imposed by China on rare earth elements have significant implications for U.S. sourcing of these critical materials, particularly for defense technologies. The restrictions require licenses for exports, potentially disrupting supply chains and impacting U.S. firms, especially in the defense sector, per commentary from Center for Strategic and International Studies.

President Trump’s Tariff Formula Makes No Economic Sense. It’s Also Based on an Error.
President Trump’s latest tariff plan is under fire from a conservative think tank, which says the math behind it is both flawed and misleading. The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) warns that the formula used by the White House drastically overstates the trade barriers imposed by foreign countries — and risks harming the U.S. economy.
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The presidential debate accomplished more for Harris than it did for Trump
President Trump’s latest tariff plan is under fire from a conservative think tank, which says the math behind it is both flawed and misleading.
- Donald Trump focused on separating himself from his party's extreme policies and addressing key voter concerns like the economy and abortion.

Will Support for Israel Cost Biden Michigan?
AEI experts explore the potential political impact of President Biden's support for Israel on his electoral prospects in Michigan, particularly among Muslim and Arab American voters.
The shift in Arab American support away from Biden in Michigan is important, but it is unlikely to be the sole deciding factor in Michigan's electoral outcome.

Trump’s Disqualification: A Primer
Cato Institute expert Robert A. Levy writes that U.S. SupremeCourt Chief Justice Roberts will be "concerned about political repercussions" if Trump is disqualified from running.
Levy also argues that liberal justices will likely lean toward allowing voting citizens to decide if Trump should be President.
Should America have trillionaires?
- Brookings expert Darrell M. West highlights the growing income inequality in the U.S., where the top 10% of income earners now receive 48% of the country's total income.
- "Left unchecked, extraordinary money can lead to preferential economic treatment, advantageous political access, and unfair policy benefits."
Should America have trillionaires?
- Brookings expert Darrell M. West highlights the growing income inequality in the U.S., where the top 10% of income earners now receive 48% of the country's total income.
- "Left unchecked, extraordinary money can lead to preferential economic treatment, advantageous political access, and unfair policy benefits."
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President Trump’s latest tariff plan is under fire from a conservative think tank, which says the math behind it is both flawed and misleading.
- Donald Trump focused on separating himself from his party's extreme policies and addressing key voter concerns like the economy and abortion.
The presidential debate accomplished more for Harris than it did for Trump

AEI experts explore the potential political impact of President Biden's support for Israel on his electoral prospects in Michigan, particularly among Muslim and Arab American voters.
The shift in Arab American support away from Biden in Michigan is important, but it is unlikely to be the sole deciding factor in Michigan's electoral outcome.
Will Support for Israel Cost Biden Michigan?

Cato Institute expert Robert A. Levy writes that U.S. SupremeCourt Chief Justice Roberts will be "concerned about political repercussions" if Trump is disqualified from running.
Levy also argues that liberal justices will likely lean toward allowing voting citizens to decide if Trump should be President.
Trump’s Disqualification: A Primer
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One of these plushies will fly around the Moon!
— NASA (@NASA) August 22, 2025
The team received thousands of entries for the Moon Mascot contest — and narrowed them down to 25 finalists!
Which zero gravity indicator do you think should join the Artemis II mission? https://t.co/KfVT8krDy1 pic.twitter.com/KinEca6sGm
One of these plushies will fly around the Moon!
— NASA (@NASA) August 22, 2025
The team received thousands of entries for the Moon Mascot contest — and narrowed them down to 25 finalists!
Which zero gravity indicator do you think should join the Artemis II mission? https://t.co/KfVT8krDy1 pic.twitter.com/KinEca6sGm
One of these plushies will fly around the Moon!
— NASA (@NASA) August 22, 2025
The team received thousands of entries for the Moon Mascot contest — and narrowed them down to 25 finalists!
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