Brookings Institution
Washington, D.C.
Midterm elections and the future of Congress and the presidency
Brookings' Center for Effective Public Management hosts a panel on likely 2026 midterm outcomes, public opinion, mid-decade redistricting, and the consequences of new House and Senate majorities.
New survey tracks darkening mood and shifting political loyalties ahead of midterm elections
A new national survey of more than 5,000 Americans captures the country’s mood heading into the 2026 midterm elections, examining views on the economy, President Trump’s job performance, and the rise of populism. On October 20, Brookings’ Governance Studies program and PRRI will host the release of…
AI on the ballot: Data centers and the 2026 midterms
Brookings' AI and Emerging Technology Initiative examines how data center siting and AI use are shaping the 2026 midterms, with a fireside chat featuring Rep. James Himes and a panel on economic, community, and geopolitical…
What's at stake in the Israeli election?
Brookings' Center for Middle East Policy hosts a webinar breaking down the parties, policies, and polling shaping Israel's upcoming Knesset election, with experts discussing voting blocs and paths to a governing coalition.
Opportunity Zones: What we learned and what comes next
Brookings and AmericaFWD examine new research on the first generation of Opportunity Zones and what it means for 2026 redesignation, with Tracy Hadden Loh, Christopher Coes, and panelists.
Climate education in action: A collective agenda for building resilient education ecosystems
Brookings' Center for Universal Education launches a report on innovative climate education approaches in Eastern and Southern Africa, with a panel on policy, youth leadership, and educator training; moderated by Ellen…
The hidden price of college: Three perspectives on how families can navigate their most important financial decision
Three experts—economist Phillip Levine, New York Times columnist Ron Lieber, and enrollment consultant Christina Lopez—discuss how families can choose colleges that fit financially, with Sarah Reber moderating.
Modernizing the Current Population Survey
Brookings, AEI, and the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center examine efforts by BLS and the Census Bureau to modernize the Current Population Survey, including a new internet self-response mode, with expert panels and a…
Strengthening the resilience and liquidity of the US Treasury market
Brookings' Hutchins Center examines the functioning of the $30 trillion Treasury market, recent reforms, and remaining vulnerabilities, with keynote remarks by Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack and an expert panel.