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The fires in Los Angeles highlight the urgent security threat posed by climate change, which is reshaping national security paradigms. This disconnect limits the government's response to climate disasters, putting public trust and political stability at risk, per commentary from Peterson Institute for International Economics.

Journalism is currently facing significant challenges related to staff layoffs and the rise of artificial intelligence. As automation increases, the representation of diverse voices is at risk, impacting the quality and integrity of reporting, per commentary from Brookings.

U.S. allies contribute more to global security than often perceived. Current NATO spending targets do not fully capture each country's capabilities and contributions, which differ widely, per commentary from RAND Corporation.

A new commentary from the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft critiques the American Enterprise Institute's call for substantial increases to Pentagon spending, arguing it ignores the detrimental outcomes of past military interventions. The report asserts that a military-first strategy has consistently failed to achieve its objectives and has created further instability.

Trump's threatened tariffs could lead to significant economic harm for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and China. These tariffs, if implemented, threaten to slow economic growth and increase inflation across all involved nations, per commentary from Peterson Institute for International Economics.