Biden’s inaugural ‘theater of unity’ offers rebuke to violence
On Wednesday, former Senator and Vice President Joe Biden will be inaugurated as President of the United States. His inauguration
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Threats to lawmakers make conviction of Trump a real possibility, Tulane legal scholar says
Whether President Donald Trump is convicted for incitement of insurrection and ultimately disqualified from ever running for office again will
Read more120 million Parler posts reveal users shared content related to Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge election
In recent news, archivists have saved content by users on the social media platform Parler, which was booted by big
Read moreRepublican politicians will watch Trump’s approval rating closely following storming of Capitol
The storming of the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6 will cause Republicans politicians to watch the polls closely to see
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Maryland Carey Law Professor Explains 25th Amendment
Maryland Carey Law professor and constitutional scholar Mark Graber is prepared to discuss the 25th amendment to the constitution in
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UAlbany Experts Available to Discuss the Chaos at the U.S. Capitol
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 7, 2020) – Following a rally led by President Donald Trump to back his claims of election
Read moreElectoral vote will be certified, but violence is inevitable
The results of the November 2020 elections are schedule to be certified by Congress this week, as allies of President
Read moreCourt strikes down ‘wealth test’ immigration rule
A U.S. federal appeals court struck down a rule yesterday that would make it harder for immigrants who rely on
Read moreAACI Urges President Trump to Share Key COVID-19 Information With Biden Transition Team
In a November 20 letter, the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) called on the Trump administration to share vital information about its coronavirus response with President-elect Joe Biden and his transition team.
Read moreIf COVID-19 can’t foster political unity, what can?
Bitter fighting continues in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, even as President-elect Joe Biden urged unity in his
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NEW: Youth vote again pivotal in presidential race
Although votes continue to be counted, the youth vote has the potential to shape the outcome of the 2020 election and to decide the presidency of the United States, according to analysis out today from CIRCLE, at Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life.
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Experts say most damaging scenario to US democracy is Trump rejecting election results, potential Supreme Court ruling against him
To get expert opinions on the fate of the nearly 245-year-old democracy, a group of students from Notre Dame conducted a survey and a path selection game with 150 members of political science professional associations who specialize in elections.
Read moreSU Presidential Campaign and Communications Expert Available for Trump/Biden Debate Predictions and Analysis
U.S. presidential candidate debates have proven more controversial during the 2020 election than any other in history. Dr. Joshua Bolton,
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Third Party Candidates and the 2020 Election: UNLV Expert Available
For months, two names — presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden — have consistently dominated news headlines and social media feeds in the leadup to Election Day 2020. Some, however, might be left wondering, especially following the chaotic presidential debate just last week, if Trump and Biden are the only options out there.
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Democrats lead by big margins in Delaware
Democratic candidates in the 2020 election are enjoying big leads in their races, according to a poll by the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication. Support among women voters has been a key factor.
Trump’s positive test ‘demolishes’ his COVID-19 narrative
On Friday, President Trump announced that he and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. Doug Kriner, Cornell University
Read moreSU Political Science Chair Available to Provide Presidential Debate Analysis
Dr. Adam Hoffman, chair of Salisbury University’s Political Science Department, is available beginning Wednesday, September 30, to provide analysis of
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Robert Schmuhl of @ArtsLettersND and @ND_AMST available to comment on #Debates2020
Robert Schmuhl, Walter H. Annenberg-Edmund P. Joyce Chair Emeritus in American Studies and Journalism, is available to comment on tomorrow’s presidential debate, especially
Read moreUndocumented immigrants pay more taxes than President Trump
On Sunday, the New York Times revealed findings related to President Trump’s taxes, including that President Trump paid very little in
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Presidential Debates in a Highly Polarized America: UNLV Expert Available
The COVID-19 pandemic. Race relations. The Supreme Court. The economy. When President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden meet for the first of three presidential debates on Tuesday night, millions of viewers are expected to tune in. But will America really be listening? Given the country’s all-time high partisanship and the extremely tiny pool of voters who have yet to make up their minds five weeks out from the 2020 general election, analysts are putting in their bets on the influence of televised debates and the chances of actually swaying voters.
Read moreExperts: Unprecedented Challenges Confront 2020 Election
ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 16, 2020) – COVID-19, A polarized electorate, absentee voting and questions about information security are just some
Read moreBidens, as a couple, offer glimpse of a return to normality
The handling of COVID-19, the economy and healthcare are all major issues heading into the stretch-run of the 2020 election.
Read moreIsrael-UAE pact timing ‘could not be better’ for Netanyahu
On Thursday, President Trump announced a peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The agreement makes the United
Read moreNew research shows popular opinion impacts the ‘imperial presidency’
Doug Kriner, professor of government at Cornell University, is the co-author of the recently published book “The Myth of the Imperial Presidency: How Public Opinion Checks the Unilateral Executive,” which contains analysis of unilateral presidential actions.
Read moreEpidemiologist sounds alarm over Trump’s takeover of COVID-19 reporting
There are concerns among epidemiologists that a new directive shifting COVID-19 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Trump’s ‘innovative’ leadership style could be his election downfall, Virginia Tech expert says
President Donald Trump’s strong “innovative” leadership traits — coupled with a lack of self-awareness and an inability to adapt his style
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New Seminar Series Aims To Expose, Explain Threats to U.S. Democracy
A group of political science scholars is launching a webinar series on Friday to highlight escalating threats to democracy that have been percolating for decades and boiling over ever since Donald Trump’s election.
Read moreWall Street Bracing for a Democrat Sweep. (Expert Available)
With President Donald Trump trailing Joe Biden by wider and wider margins in recent weeks, Wall Street has begun to
Read moreIn Mazars v. Trump, result will hinge on closed-door conference
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in the Trump v. Mazars case, which will determine if the U.S. House
Read moreTrump is not fighting science, he is stealing its authority
President Trump’s inaccurate statements about the coronavirus have created a confusing landscape for receiving valid information about COVID-19, according to
Read more‘Not even debatable’ that authority to reopen economy lies with states
In Monday’s coronavirus press briefing, President Trump said that he has “total authority” to reopen the economy, in contrast to
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Poli Sci expert available, 2020 race: Bernie Sanders ends campaign
4/8 – EXPERT AVAILABLE Justin Buchler, a professor of political science at Case Western Reserve University, is available to
Read moreThe U.S. government is failing to uphold its duty to protect citizens during the coronavirus pandemic
By not supplying New York the necessary ventilators it needs to help during the coronavirus outbreak, the government is failing
Read moreThe Trouble With Election Security
Russia interfered with the U.S. presidential election in 2016, and in 2018, internet trolls again spread disinformation during the midterms. Intelligence officials warn that interference in this year’s presidential election may already be underway.
Read moreIs China Being Fair on Trade?
“Made in China.” You’ve probably seen this label on your clothes, toys, and other everyday products. China’s reach has skyrocketed in recent decades, disrupting the global trading system as we know it. This video is part of the Inside the Issues video series, featuring CFR Vice President of Studies Shannon K. O’Neil. Watch as she helps explain and clarify common misconceptions surrounding international issues such as China’s trade practices, green jobs, and immigration.
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The U.S. Presidential Nominating Process
Every four years, U.S. presidential candidates compete in a series of state contests to gain their party’s nomination. The political process is one of the most complex and expensive in the world.
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Trump’s Lopsided Mideast Peace Plan
The long-awaited plan presented by President Donald J. Trump paves the way for broader Israeli annexation of occupied territories, has no real chance of Palestinian support, and risks provoking violence.
Read moreADVISORY: Expert Available to Discuss Roots of Trump Impeachment
Johns Hopkins political scientist Benjamin Ginsberg predicted in 1990 that blind party loyalty would result in today’s political stasis culminating
Read moreImpeachment trial major indicator of the health of American democracy, @OregonState’s @CMcKNichols says
Jan. 16, 2020 Impeachment trial major indicator of the health of American democracy Media contact: Sean Nealon, 541-737-0787, [email protected] Source:
Read moreWho Pays for Tariffs?
Who wins and who loses in the back and forth on tariffs? CFR’s Shannon K. O’Neil breaks down the ongoing tariff battle between the United States and China.
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
As NATO readies for what some believe is a new Cold War with Russia, the seventy-year-old alliance struggles to manage widening internal divisions.
Read moreRutgers Expert Available to Discuss Impeachment Public Hearings
New Brunswick, N.J. (November 18, 2019) – David Greenberg, a Rutgers–New Brunswick professor of history and of journalism and media
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Amid Tensions, Trump-Erdogan Meeting Changes Little
Trump and Erdogan resolved few of the sharp U.S.-Turkish differences over defense and Middle East policy but the visit likely boosted Erdogan’s stature at home.
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Countdown to Iowa: The U.S. and Iran
In this episode of our special Election 2020 series of The President’s Inbox, Robert Malley and Ray Takeyh join host James M. Lindsay to discuss U.S. policy toward Iran.
Read moreImpeachment trial likely to ‘scar the nation,’ Oregon State professor says
Christopher Nichols, an associate professor of history and Director of the Center for the Humanities at Oregon State University, is available to
Read moreInnovative tool analyzes all 22,000 tweets from 2016 Republican presidential candidates
Donald Trump’s Twitter activity during the 2016 presidential primaries was largely comprised of tweets about performance, style, personal attacks and his standing in the polls.
Researchers call this type of political messaging a strategy frame. Issue frames, meantime, deal with policy, decision-making, and identifying problems and proposing solutions.
Most GOP hopefuls were issue focused. Only Trump and John Kasich, the last two Republicans standing prior to the convention, emphasized strategy over issues, according to a new study by researchers from the University at Buffalo and Georgia State University.
The High Price of Trump’s Great Betrayal
President Trump’s abandonment of the Kurds reinforced already existing doubts in the region and around the world that the United States remains a reliable ally.
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Notre Dame Expert: On Trump-Ukraine affair, no short-term personal or political gain can justify politicizing American foreign policy.
For stories on the foreign policy and international security components of the impeachment proceedings against President Trump, Michael Desch, University of Notre
Read moreAll Things Impeachment: American University Experts Available to Discuss History, Politics of Impeachment Inquiries
When: Sept. 25, 2019 – ongoing What: American University experts are available for commentary and analysis of the House of Representatives’ forthcoming
Read moreTrump’s draft online censorship EO is in violation of the First Amendment, says free speech expert
The leaked draft of an executive order to involve the FCC and the FTC in content moderation decisions made by
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