Unlike other states, D.C.'s National Guard reports directly to the president—not the mayor or governor. On August 11, President Trump activated this force and placed federal control over D.C.'s police. Today, over 2,000 National Guard members from D.C. and other states are mobilized in the nation’s capital. Scott Anderson joins The Current to explain the legal and constitutional implications of this move—and what this could mean for other cities. Watch the full episode and join the conversation

Federal statistics like unemployment rates, GDP growth, and inflation measures are foundational to economic decision making. But is their credibility at risk? In a new episode of The Current, Ben Harris discusses the importance of the federal statistical system and the challenges it faces. 🎧 Listen here: https://brook.gs/46JNZ9b | The Brookings Institution