In 2025, Beijing’s foreign information influence operations grew more sophisticated and insidious, leveraging emerging technologies, global platforms, and transnational repression tactics to advance ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The filing period for candidates in North Carolina’s 2026 elections has ended, setting up primary races across New Hanover County and beyond. Primary elections are scheduled ...

Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. As 2025 wraps up an eventful year in foreign policy, five CFR fellows look ahead to what they’ll be watching in 2026. In charts, graphics, ...

STRENGTHENING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH COMMON SENSE RESTRICTIONS BASED ON DATA: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation expanding and strengthening entry restrictions on nationals from ...

On January 20, 2025, an Executive Order titled “Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid” introduced a 90-day pause in foreign assistance programs pending review. 6 On January 24, ...

The White House's new National Security Strategy (NSS) shifts to an "America First" approach, focusing on the Western Hemisphere and economic security over global commitments. The strategy softens ...

John Cavanaugh kicks off his campaign for Nebraska’s Second Congressional District seat at the Omaha Firefighters Union Hall, June 25, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Credit: Rebecca S. Gratz The sleepy ...

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan sent a subpoena to OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman demanding information on the artificial intelligence startup’s engagement with foreign ...

But no nation did it quite like South Korea. “I’m not gonna say the Koreans brown-nosed him, but they got so far up there, I’m pretty sure they snorted one of his tonsils,” Colbert said. “They gave ...