Below are some of our most-read pieces of this year. See you in 2025!
Why Trump won and Harris lost. William A. Galston assesses the main factors that led to the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. “Democrats knew that the election would be close, but the scope of their defeat will likely trigger recriminations first and then an extended period of soul-searching,” he writes.
What will happen to the Trump tax cuts in 2025. Many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will expire next year. William G. Gale explains what the tax reforms did, who they impacted the most, and the consequences for the federal debt.
Could the United States really go to war with China? Military strategists in America consider China the country’s main military worry—with the distinct possibility of a major war occurring between the two in the years to come. Michael E. O’Hanlon outlines three scenarios that could lead to conflict.
Black wealth is increasing, but so is the racial wealth gap. Even though U.S. household wealth increased across the board in recent years, Andre M. Perry, Hannah Stephens, and Manann Donoghoe highlight data that shows the unequal nature of this growth.
The future of media and tech. Roxana Muenster looks at a key aspect of Project 2025’s blueprint: Its plans for technology, media, and communications policies and the potential implications on existing public policies.
