"The nation cannot tie the hands of this or any future commander-in-chief in a way that could leave the nation even temporarily defenseless. But that does not mean the president should get a blank check." Retired lieutenant colonel and former Senate candidate Amy McGrath and Michael O'Hanlon discuss the checks and balances on how the United States employs military power.
Despite the federal approvals of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, a significant portion of the population says they are unwilling to get inoculated. Though public support for COVID-19 vaccines will likely grow over the next few months, Robert Litan says it may be necessary to pay Americans that take the shot.
Many drivers are enjoying free-flowing traffic during the pandemic, but long-standing structural concerns in the U.S. transportation system remain. Instead of focusing on "solving" congestion, Adie Tomer and Joseph Kane outline a new approach for policymakers, city planners, and other leaders to consider.
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