America is facing a shortage of between 1.1 million and 5.5 million homes, and the shortfall in affordable rental housing is even more acute. Ben Harris evaluates a proposal by Kamala Harris to boost U.S. housing inventory. usnews.com/opinion/articl…

While in office, Donald Trump proposed cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, housing and rental assistance, cash assistance, and more. Bob Greenstein provides an overview of the program reductions or eliminations in the Trump administration’s budgets. brookings.edu/articles/trump…

Where does the U.S. public stand on Ukraine? Which side do Americans think is winning? Shibley Telhami shares takeaways from a new survey: brookings.edu/articles/more-…

Over the past six weeks, just about everything has gone right for the Harris campaign. However, it would be hasty to conclude that Harris is now the clear favorite to win the election in November, says William Galston. brookings.edu/articles/is-ka…

Looking forward to hosting Susan Rice in a few hours The Brookings Institution to honor the legacy of Jeffrey A. Bader and discuss lessons in leadership at home and abroad. Please tune in if interested. brookings.edu/events/jeffrey…

Season 2 of Climate Sense is on the airwaves today! First episode, first element - today's episode is about hydrogen, with Ernest Moniz, Sunita Satyapal and Doug Wicks. You can click below, or listen on Apple, Spotify, etc. brookings.edu/articles/clima…

There is considerable overlap between the EU and U.S. methods to “de-risking,” but the EU approaches China from a different strategic position, with different tools, and with a different sense of urgency, Daniel S. Hamilton explains. brookings.edu/articles/the-e…

STARTING in 30 Minutes: Join us for the first Jeffrey A. Bader memorial lecture from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM EDT for a fireside chat between Susan Rice & Ryan Hass with welcoming remarks by Cecilia Rouse. Tune in: t.ly/Jg3XH

.The Brookings Institution President ⁦Cecilia Rouse⁩ opens the inaugural Jeffrey A. Bader Memorial Lecture featuring ⁦Susan Rice⁩ in conversation with ⁦⁦Ryan Hass⁩ brookings.edu/events/jeffrey…

On September 9 and 10, hear from experts on the future of AI and the opportunities and risks it presents for the 2024 presidential election. Register now for our upcoming event in partnership with Spelman College: brookings.edu/events/2024-el…

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Chinasa T. Okolo for being named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI! Learn more about her work on AI development and awareness in the Global South: time.com/7012894/chinas…

A handful of mostly private four-year U.S. colleges and universities have massive endowments, measured in the billions of dollars. Should college endowments be taxed? Phil Levine examines the arguments: brookings.edu/articles/shoul…

Both the Democratic and Republican (not including Project 2025) platforms on education are light on policy specifics, notes Jon Valant. brookings.edu/articles/democ…

AI tools have the potential to aid with health care tasks including diagnoses, treatment planning, and resource management. But a regulatory framework is critical to protect the public, Matt Kasman and Ross A. Hammond emphasize. brookings.edu/articles/why-a…

In Tigray, Ethiopia, high levels of poverty, gender-based discrimination, and recent conflicts have hindered school access for girls with disabilities. As an Echidna Global Scholar, Mebrahtom Tesfahunegn will research how policy can ensure more inclusive education in Tigray:

If Kamala Harris’ lead in the Blue Wall states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin lasts until Election Day, she will garner 270 electoral votes, even if she loses all the other swing states. brookings.edu/articles/is-ka…

Payrolls grew +142k in August -- pretty close to expectations -- and the unemployment rate fell back to 4.2%. So good news from this month. More concerning news in the revisions, with July revised down 25k to +89k, and June revised down 61k to +118k.

Students are going back to school! Join us today at 11 a.m. EDT for a conversation on the critical roles that schools and colleges can play in nurturing young people’s development as citizens and voters. RSVP: brookings.edu/events/back-to…

More than half of Africa’s 1.3 billion people make a living from agriculture. In a #ForesightAfrica viewpoint, Addisu Lashitew, @Annika_surmeier and Tanner Methvin call for increased support for the continent’s low-income smallholder farmers. brookings.edu/articles/how-c…

If all of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s provisions expire, U.S. households in the lowest income quintile will pay roughly one-half percent more of their income in taxes, while households in the top 1% will pay an additional 3.1% of their income in taxes. brookings.edu/articles/which…