Government shutdown versus debt-ceiling showdown, U.S. public opinion about Israel, and what Biden has to fear.
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The Brookings Brief

April 26, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at podium with flag displayed behind him
What Biden has to fear
 

Yesterday, President Biden officially announced that he would run for re-election. Elaine Kamarck examines the outlook of the race and outlines three scenarios that could hurt his chances of winning.

 

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Person waves American flag with Israeli flag displayed in the background
Is Israel a democracy? Here’s what Americans think
 

Israeli protests against Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed judicial overhaul captured news headlines worldwide. How did this and other recent events impact Americans’ perceptions of Israel? Shibley Telhami shares findings from a public opinion survey.  

 

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What’s the difference between a government shutdown and a failure to raise the debt ceiling?
 

Some suggest that a debt-ceiling showdown that leaves the U.S. Treasury without enough cash to pay all its bills will resemble a government shutdown. David Wessel explains the difference between these circumstances.  

 

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