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What’s Behind DHS's Abuses

DHS was created with a civil rights office to prevent the abuses we’re seeing now. Funny thing—Trump shut it down.

By Margo Schlanger

A Test of Executive Power

The Trump administration wants a judicial showdown over independent agencies. The history is muddled—and the consequences vast.

By William A. Galston

“Tragedy” of a One-Sided Biden Critique

Gene Sperling responds to Jason Furman's questionable crusade against Biden economic policy.

By Gene Sperling

Should We Be Saying "President Haley"?

It’s very likely that the former South Carolina governor was more popular than Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. But our system won’t recognize it.

By Edward B. Foley

How to Solve the Birth Shortfall

Elon Musk has identified a real problem. The actual solution, though, is one he wouldn’t like very much.

By Richard Rothstein