What do ‘security guarantees’ mean for Ukraine?

August 22, 2025

What do ‘security guarantees’ mean for Ukraine?

If Ukraine decides to sign any peace deal ending its 3 1/2 year war with Russia, security guarantees will have to be included. Persuading Kyiv’s allies to offer those guarantees was one of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s key objectives when he met with President Donald Trump and European leaders at the White House this week […]

A nationwide stampede away from the Democratic Party

In 30 states and Washington, D.C., voters may declare a political party affiliation at the time of registration or change their affiliation at any point. Over time, shifts in these registration figures provide analysts with one of the most reliable indicators of trends in voter sentiment and political momentum. Drawing on data from the nonpartisan […]

Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech will likely signal coming interest rate cuts

Later this morning, Jerome Powell, chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, will speak in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, at a symposium hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He will deliver a speech titled “Economic Outlook and Framework Review.” The speech is highly anticipated not only because it may provide insights into the Fed’s thinking about […]

Trump’s UN ambassador nominee needs a Senate vote

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) should quickly hold a full Senate confirmation vote for Mike Waltz, President Donald Trump‘s nominee to serve as United States ambassador to the United Nations. Waltz is a former Army special forces officer (Green Beret), congressman from Florida, and Trump’s former national security adviser. He left that latter position […]

Washington, DC, is not a serious city

Washington, D.C., is such a hyperpoliticized city that it is nearly impossible to govern. A Washington Post/Schar School poll found that 79% of the district’s residents oppose President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in the city. The share of people who said they feel “very safe” in the city has risen from 26% in May to 39% now, with 78% of the […]

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Gavin Newsom’s ‘brat summer’ redux

In Focus delivers deeper reporting on the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Earlier this month, a minivan was driving north out of St. […]

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