How voters feel about the economy: 4 takeaways from the latest polls

Tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico could significantly undermine U.S. energy dominance by raising domestic energy prices and disrupting critical supply chains. These actions may drive U.S. trading partners to seek alternatives, diminishing American competitiveness in energy exports, per commentary from Atlantic Council.

Trump's foreign policy aims to reassert America's strength on the global stage while demanding accountability from allies and adversaries alike. By prioritizing an America-first agenda, Trump seeks to reshape international relations in favor of U.S. interests, per commentary from Heritage Foundation.  

President Trump's questioning of the birthright citizenship clause is based on a historical interpretation of the 14th Amendment. This perspective suggests that citizenship was never intended for all individuals born in the U.S. without consideration of parental status, per commentary from Heritage Foundation.

The exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) systems is driving unprecedented demands for power that could overwhelm existing infrastructure. If not addressed, U.S. companies may have to relocate AI operations overseas, jeopardizing national competitiveness and security, per commentary from RAND Corporation. 

• James Pethokoukis at American Enterprise Institute writes that the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, will act as an external consulting group to the Trump White House, aiming to provide recommendations to streamline government operations by July 4, 2026.

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• The commentary argues that Washington policymakers should examine actionable proposals for improving healthcare, Social Security, and tax reform. These policies emphasize market incentives, fiscal responsibility, and economic growth, as discussed in the AEI report "A Balanced Plan for Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth."