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Migration
While majorities of Democrats and Independents support a path to citizenship for immigrants living and working in the United States illegally, only four in 10 Republicans agree.
Public Opinion
As the war in Gaza continues, rifts between progressive and moderate Democrats are deepening—and cracks within the Republican Party are also beginning to show.
Public Opinion
At least half of all partisans see government corruption and weakening democracy as critical threats, but they are deeply divided on climate change and immigration.
US Foreign Policy
Washington is already behind in the race to secure critical minerals and rare earth elements. This report presents a path forward.
Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2025
Join us for the 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner on Wednesday, October 29. Honoring The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, former prime minister of Canada; Tanya and Michael Polsky; and Regina Cross, Council Emerging Leaders alumna.
Council Welcomes Distinguished Fellow Kathleen Hicks
Kathleen Hicks, who served as the 35th US deputy secretary of defense, joins the Council's roster of esteemed experts.
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