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White House Releases Declassified Intelligence on China’s Access to U.S. Voter Registration Data

  White House Releases Declassified Intelligence on China’s Access to U.S. Voter Registration Data Washington, D.C. — The White House Government Transparency Task Force has released a fact sheet summarizing recently declassified U.S. Intelligence Community documents following President Donald J. Trump’s directive to declassify information concerning foreign election interference. According to the White House, the declassified documents were reviewed and approved by the leadership of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) also participated in coordinating factual statements used in the President’s July 16, 2026 address. Intelligence Assessment on Chinese Cyber Activities The newly released documents state that the People’s Republic of China (PRC), along with affiliated proxy actors, obtained vote...
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Inside Washington Think Tanks | Series 1

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  Why Washington Is Home to the World's Most Influential Think Tanks Where America's Ideas Become Public Policy When people think about Washington, D.C., they usually picture the White House, the U.S. Capitol, or the Supreme Court. These are the places where laws are signed, policies are announced, and history often unfolds before the world's eyes. Yet many of the ideas that shape those decisions begin somewhere else. Long before a policy reaches the President's desk or is debated in Congress, it is often researched, challenged, refined, and discussed inside organizations known as think tanks . For anyone seeking to understand how Washington truly works, understanding think tanks is just as important as understanding the institutions of government. What Is a Think Tank? A think tank is an independent research organization that studies public issues and develops policy recommendations. Unlike universities, which primarily focus on education and academic research, think t...
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Politics Also Requires Education

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  Politics Also Requires Education There are times when I cannot help but feel disappointed as I observe Korean politics. Many politicians who dominate headlines at home with heated rhetoric and partisan conflicts often struggle to build meaningful relationships when they arrive in Washington, D.C., the center of American politics and international diplomacy. In many cases, they lack the trusted networks necessary to arrange substantive meetings with key policymakers. Meanwhile, when Korean American leaders or members of the Korean community succeed in organizing political or diplomatic events, some politicians appear primarily to take commemorative photographs and use those images for political promotion back home. This raises an important question: Are we investing enough in genuine international relationships, or are we too often focused on appearances? The political culture of the United States offers a different perspective. Although American politics is far from perfect and p...
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Why Did FIFA Choose Three Host Nations for the 2026 World Cu

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Why Did FIFA Choose Three Host Nations for the 2026 World Cup ​ Looking Beyond Football to North America's Economic and Strategic Future ​ The 2026 FIFA World Cup is unlike any tournament in history. For the first time, the competition expanded to 48 national teams, and for the first time ever, three countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—joined together as co-hosts. Most people will remember this World Cup for its unforgettable matches and dramatic moments. I found myself asking a different question. Why did FIFA choose three host nations instead of one? The answer goes far beyond football. A New Model for a Larger World Cup ​ Expanding the tournament from 32 to 48 teams required significantly more stadiums, transportation networks, hotels, airports, and security resources. By sharing responsibilities among three neighboring countries, FIFA was able to take advantage of world-class infrastructure that already existed rather than relying on large-scale new construction. Th...
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