Discourse,
‍with Direction.

This brief examines the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the broader implications for political polarization, public safety, and national security. Cole Thomas Allen, the perpetrator was caught and detained before reaching the President. The incident also renewed debate over the effectiveness of Secret Service protocols and the balance between security and public accessibility at high-profile political events.

This brief covers various immigration issues across the globe today. It dives into the challenges of immigration policy, the impact of immigration on the global balance of diplomatic relationships, potential policy solutions, and the long-term effects of immigration on youth looking forward.

As chronic malnutrition-induced conditions in American children continue to rise, it becomes increasingly crucial that we examine and scrutinize potential policy that attempts to resolve these health concerns. This brief analyzes the California Real Food, Healthy Kids Act (AB 1264), reviewing its plan to phase ultra-processed foods out of public school meals by 2035, and its effectiveness as a model for national nutrition policy.