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“Government Efficiency,” You Say? AEI Scholars Have Ideas
American Enterprise Institute
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Nov 13, 2024

“Government Efficiency,” You Say? AEI Scholars Have Ideas

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  • James Pethokoukis at American Enterprise Institute writes that the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, will act as an external consulting group to the Trump White House, aiming to provide recommendations to streamline government operations by July 4, 2026.

  • The commentary argues that Washington policymakers should examine actionable proposals for improving healthcare, Social Security, and tax reform. These policies emphasize market incentives, fiscal responsibility, and economic growth, as discussed in the AEI report "A Balanced Plan for Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth."
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Trump’s Disqualification: A Primer
Cato Institute
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Dec 28, 2023

Trump’s Disqualification: A Primer

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  • Cato Institute expert Robert A. Levy writes that U.S. Supreme Court 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.
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What to watch in Ukraine in 2024
Brookings
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Dec 20, 2023

What to watch in Ukraine in 2024

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  • Brookings experts are watching the EU's capability to fund Ukraine, NATO's strategy for integrating Ukraine, and the possibility of either Russia or Ukraine breaking through stalemate on the battlefied.
  • They are also watching Western defense industry's ability to match Russia's, the international community's potential appropriation of Russian assets for Ukraine's rebuilding, and the influence of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Leans Left
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Ukraine-Russia War
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Helping Ukraine Is Forcing the United States to Produce More Weapons
Hudson Institute
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Dec 14, 2023

Helping Ukraine Is Forcing the United States to Produce More Weapons

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  • The U.S. is increasing its production of artillery rounds, with plans to produce more than 80,000 rounds per month next year and potentially 100,000 shells per month by 2025.
  • Supporting Ukraine is pushing the American defense industrial base to produce high quantities of weapons in a short amount of time across various states.
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Emergency Arms Sale to Israel Undermines Accountability
Center for American Progress
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Dec 14, 2023

Emergency Arms Sale to Israel Undermines Accountability

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  • The emergency arms sale to Israel undermines effective oversight of arms transfers and contradicts the Biden administration’s policies on civilian protection and human rights.
  • Congress should preserve oversight over weapons transfers and consider amendments requiring reporting on compliance with U.S. and international law and protection of civilians.
Progressive
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War in Israel-Gaza
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The generative world order: AI, geopolitics, and power
Goldman Sachs Global Institute
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Dec 14, 2023

The generative world order: AI, geopolitics, and power

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  • Goldman Sachs Global Institute estimates AI could contribute 1.5% to annual productivity growth over a ten-year period, lifting global GDP by nearly $7 trillion.
  • U.S. and China are top AI competitors, but geopolitical swing states like India, Japan, Israel, UAE, and South Korea can form "innovation blocs" and cooperate with each other.
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Artificial Intelligence
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