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Lawyers’ ‘Judge Shopping’ Likely to Survive Injunctions Curb

Lawyers are bound to keep “judge shopping” as a top tactic in trying to fight the federal government, even after the Supreme Court said a single court can’t hand down far-reaching orders against an administration.

Payvand Ahdout

Trump Says He’s Making America More Competitive. Is He?

Trump’s domestic policy bill slashed many of those energy tax breaks. Makers of solar panels and electric vehicles have warned that the measure will devastate their industries and make China’s advantage in both industries all but insurmountable. Michael Lenox, a professor at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, said that could leave American companies behind amid a global transition.

Michael Lenox

How Republican E.V. Cuts Could Put U.S. Carmakers Behind China

“We should be viewing this as a question of national competitiveness,” said Michael Lenox, a professor of business administration at the University of Virginia. “How long can you keep those cars from the U.S. market through trade restrictions?”

Michael Lenox

Deals, Diplomacy, and Day-After Plans: The Trump Administration's Middle East Strategy

As the Trump administration marks six months in office, it is pursuing a flurry of diplomatic initiatives across the Middle East — some publicly coordinated, others shaped behind closed doors. MEI Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow Mara Rudman joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to assess the administration’s broader regional strategy and its handling of key issues.

Mara Rudman

Expectations for Netanyahu's meeting with Trump

Mara Rudman discusses what to expect from Trump hosting Israel PM Netanyahu for 'private dinner.'

Mara Rudman

Previewing Netanyahu's meeting with Trump

Prior to President Trump's dinner meeting with PM Netanyahu, Mara Rudman discusses the chances of and need for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza (and a day after plan).

Mara Rudman