Brexit Day, Trump’s Judicial Nominations, and More

January 31, 2020

Three years and seven months after voting on Brexit, today the U.K. officially separates from the European Union. Amanda Sloat explains why it will not be easy for the U.K. moving forward as it tries to negotiate trade deals, internal political divisions, and domestic tensions.

As policymakers draw up potential solutions to protect workers from technological disruption, it’s important to keep in mind the differences between artificial intelligence and automation. Michael Gaynor provides an overview of each technology and their potential impacts on the labor market.

After three years in office, President Trump has had a substantial impact on the courts. Russell Wheeler discusses the president’s strategy for judicial appointments and debunks some myths about his record.

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