American Enterprise Institute.
American conservative think tank founded in 1938
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Joint product assesses Chinese campaigns against Taiwan, while CCP aggression focuses on controlling Taiwan and hostilities escalate against Philippine forces.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Karlyn Bowman, a senior fellow at AEI, presented poll data tracking government debt and spending.Some support1 report
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AEI conducted surveys on American foundational principles, and Gallup tracks public opinion on economic systems.Some support2 reports
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American Enterprise Institute and Mark Zandi link Iran war costs to rising inflation and fuel price hikes.Well supported13 reports
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The DOJ is investigating networks for antitrust violations, leading to commentary from Diana Moss and Clay Calvert.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Desmond Lachman noted that France's debt is eight times Greece's 2010 debt.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump and the American Enterprise Institute discussed the pattern of political influence.Some support1 report
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AEI estimated the cost of the Golden Dome program at $3.6 trillion amid growing concerns about an arms race in Earth's orbit.Some support1 report
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Jim Pillen invited Ben Sasse, a nonresident senior fellow at AEI, to headline the Governor's Summit.Some support3 reports
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Personnel appointments were announced at several think tanks, including the Institute for Family Studies, American Enterprise Institute, and American Institute for Economic Research.Well supported3 reports
One to three months ago
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A new AI Commission has been formed, with its co-chair being the founder of the American Enterprise Institute.Some support1 report
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Brian Baird researches legislative body function with input from Norman Ornstein, a retired scholar from the American Enterprise Institute.Some support2 reports
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Putin supports North Korea's nuclearization, and the two nations are jointly producing a Korean Peninsula Update regarding US strategy with think tanks.Well supported33 reports1 development inside
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The Trump administration initiated a war against Iran, which is now draining U.S. military resources. An expert think tank is providing commentary on the situation.Well supported3 reports
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Karlyn Bowman, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, cited poll data regarding opposition to data centers.Some support3 reports
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Colin Dueck, a senior fellow at American Enterprise Institute and professor at George Mason University, is mentioned alongside Donald Trump's involvement in the Iran conflict.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Andrew Biggs, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, fact-checked AI data generated by Google.Some support2 reports
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In 2008, media used satire to discredit political figures while promoting free-market capitalism policies.Some support2 reports
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CCP influence drives US legislative action and is being discussed at the American Enterprise Institute.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Jonah Goldberg serves as a commentator for CNN and a chair at the American Enterprise Institute.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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American Enterprise Institute introduced a new website tracking climate data.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump, the American Enterprise Institute, and the Brookings Institution jointly analyzed U.S. economy trends and job needs.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The American Enterprise Institute in Dallas supports state laws aimed at easing local zoning regulations.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Frisco imposes new rules to blunt SB 840, a development law aimed at boosting housing stock in Texas.Some support1 report
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The American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War are jointly producing updates regarding the China and Taiwan issues, including peace efforts and campaign assessments.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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The American Enterprise Institute and the House are jointly studying CCP campaigns against Taiwan, potentially influencing US defense policy.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Koch Foundation and American Enterprise Institute informed the public about conservative economic views.Some support4 reports
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An expert from the American Enterprise Institute was interviewed by the Washington Examiner.Some support1 report
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Vincent Smith and Philip Pardey authored a paper on agricultural R&D funding trends.Some support1 report
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The political successes of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are linked to the accelerated rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), with expert analysis weighing in on the influence.Well supported12 reports2 developments inside
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Sally Satel of the American Enterprise Institute pledged to crack down on the overuse of psychiatric medications.Some support1 report
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John C. Miller was seen in New York in 2021, where he also served as a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.Some support1 report
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Think tanks and organizations like AEI and AIPAC-affiliated AIEF funded luxury travel for a secretive industry retreat in Georgia.Some support1 report
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An expert affiliated with a university provided testimony on healthcare costs, involving the American Enterprise Institute.Some support2 reports
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Jonah Goldberg continues his influential career as a columnist and commentator across major media outlets and think tanks.Some support2 reports
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An expert panel was held at the American Enterprise Institute to discuss current issues, involving representatives from Bennington College.Some support2 reports
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An American Enterprise Institute study analyzed potential investment growth, which was subsequently opposed by Harry Reid regarding a reform plan.Some support4 reports
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A former IMF official, Desmond Lachman, is discussing how the Iran conflict is driving up gas prices and influencing economic policy.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump approved a letter concerning funding cuts, involving the American Enterprise Institute.Some support1 report
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The American Enterprise Institute created a new council on AI, led by Leon Kass, focusing on bioethics.Some support1 report
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AEI received policy reports from Moldovan officials as Maia Sandu leads the country through political challenges.Some support1 report
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Advocacy groups are pushing for the allowance of private development projects on lands owned or managed by the United States government.Some support1 report
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Economic analysis links the Iran war to high inflation and opposition to rate cuts across the US.Some support1 report
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Mark Zandi discusses how the Iran war is causing higher energy prices and inflation, impacting the Midwest and the greater New York City area.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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AEI hosted conferences on fiscal policy issues on June 10, 2026, which included lawmaker Jodey Arrington.Some support1 report
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Congress passed a relief package affecting borrower behavior.Some support1 report
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Michael Rubin, a researcher for AEI, discussed international law standards and Security Council resolutions regarding the camp situation in Tindouf.Some support1 report
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John Barrasso maintained offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and was associated with the American Enterprise Institute.Some support1 report
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Wallace-Wells and Niiler contributed to the NYT on May 29, 2026, discussing climate scenario shifts and narrative framing.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration has embraced a new campaign focused on integrating automation into government services.Moves American Enterprise Institute
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Institute for the Study of War OperationalPhoenix, Commandant of Revenge Brigade's unit, is noted amid Ukrainian counter-offensive advances in Donbas.Moves American Enterprise Institute
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Brookings Institution OperationalBoth the Atlantic Council and Brookings Institution are cited as examples of think tanks.Moves American Enterprise Institute
Connections
The 40 strongest of 130, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Heather Conley Structural
Heather Conley serves as a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Desmond Lachman Structural
Desmond Lachman serves as a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Karlyn Bowman Structural
Karlyn Bowman serves as a Senior Fellow and expert on polling at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Donald Trump Operational
AEI actively analyzes, critiques, and advocates on Donald Trump's policies and political strategies.
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Michael Rubin Structural
Michael Rubin holds a formal research position, including senior fellow, at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Arthur Brooks Structural
Arthur Brooks served as president of the think tank, establishing a formal leadership role.
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Daniel Buck Structural
Daniel Buck is employed by the American Enterprise Institute.
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Nicholas Bloom Structural
Nicholas Bloom is formally employed by the American Enterprise Institute as a senior research associate.
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Clay Calvert Structural
Clay Calvert is employed as a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Institute for the Study of War Operational
The two think tanks collaborate on the joint production of specialized geopolitical updates concerning China/Taiwan and the Korean Peninsula.
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Marc Thiessen Structural
Marc Thiessen serves as a resident fellow at the think tank, establishing a formal professional dependency.
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Norman Ornstein Structural
Norman Ornstein holds a formal scholarly position at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Army Structural
The individual holds the position of senior fellow at the organization.
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Sally Satel Structural
Sally Satel is employed as a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Google Operational
AEI actively analyzes, critiques, and warns about the risks and policy implications of Google's products and AI features.
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Colin Dueck Structural
Colin Dueck is employed as a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Lucas Tomlinson Structural
Lucas Tomlinson holds the position of Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Angela Stent Structural
Angela Stent serves as a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Scott Bessent Operational
Scott Bessent actively references and discusses economic trends and perspectives cited by the American Enterprise Institute.
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Andrew Biggs Structural
Andrew Biggs is formally employed as a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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FED Operational
AEI actively critiques and analyzes the policy signals and actions of the Federal Reserve.
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Ben Sasse Structural
Ben Sasse serves as a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Brookings Institution Operational
The two institutions actively coordinate their policy research, jointly analyzing economic trends and supporting shared commissions.
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Alan Greenspan Transactional
Alan Greenspan delivered speeches at the think tank, the American Enterprise Institute.
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John C. Miller Structural
John C. Miller served as a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Dallas Operational
The American Enterprise Institute actively influences policy and housing regulations within the Dallas jurisdiction.
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Philip Pardey Structural
A contributes expert knowledge and authorship to papers published by B regarding agricultural R&D funding trends.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Mentioned together
AEI provides expert analysis and commentary on policy issues, such as the DSA, that are relevant to AOC's political work.
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Federal Communications Commission Mentioned together
AEI advocates for the elimination of the FCC through policy recommendations and critiques.
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Bennington College Operational
The two entities participate together on a shared expert panel discussing current issues.
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Angus King Transactional
AEI provided financial support for Angus King's conference travel.
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Harry Reid Operational
Harry Reid actively engaged with and publicly opposed policy findings produced by the American Enterprise Institute.
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Jonah Goldberg Structural
Jonah Goldberg holds a formal chair position at the American Enterprise Institute think tank.
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Mark Thiessen Mentioned together
A's views are reported in the context of B's domain.
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Snap Inc. Mentioned together
AEI provided estimates regarding the usage of Snap Inc.'s programs.
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Houthis Mentioned together
The American Enterprise Institute reports on the military actions of the Houthis in regional conflicts.
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Kennedy Center Mentioned together
AEI published a report detailing the financial difficulties of the Kennedy Center.
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Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy Mentioned together
AEI personnel have commented on policy analyses published by ITEP.
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Legislative Yuan Shared context
The two entities share context regarding defense spending strategy and policy analysis.
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Erik Brynjolfsson Structural
The relationship is defined by a key individual holding a director role in economic policy studies at the organization.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 eventsSeptember 2026
5 events- Donald Trump and the American Enterprise Institute discussed the pattern of political influence.
- AEI estimated the cost of the Golden Dome program at $3.6 trillion amid growing concerns about an arms race in Earth's orbit.
- A new AI Commission has been formed, with its co-chair being the founder of the American Enterprise Institute.
- Brian Baird researches legislative body function with input from Norman Ornstein, a retired scholar from the American Enterprise Institute.
- Karlyn Bowman, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, cited poll data regarding opposition to data centers.
August 2026
9 events- Jim Pillen invited Ben Sasse, a nonresident senior fellow at AEI, to headline the Governor's Summit.
- The Trump administration initiated a war against Iran, which is now draining U.S. military resources. An expert think tank is providing commentary on the situation.
- Colin Dueck, a senior fellow at American Enterprise Institute and professor at George Mason University, is mentioned alongside Donald Trump's involvement in the Iran conflict.
- Andrew Biggs, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, fact-checked AI data generated by Google.
- In 2008, media used satire to discredit political figures while promoting free-market capitalism policies.
- American Enterprise Institute introduced a new website tracking climate data.
- Donald Trump, the American Enterprise Institute, and the Brookings Institution jointly analyzed U.S. economy trends and job needs.
- Frisco imposes new rules to blunt SB 840, a development law aimed at boosting housing stock in Texas.
- Koch Foundation and American Enterprise Institute informed the public about conservative economic views.
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July 2026
11 events- Joint product assesses Chinese campaigns against Taiwan, while CCP aggression focuses on controlling Taiwan and hostilities escalate against Philippine forces.
- Putin supports North Korea's nuclearization, and the two nations are jointly producing a Korean Peninsula Update regarding US strategy with think tanks.
- CCP influence drives US legislative action and is being discussed at the American Enterprise Institute.
- The American Enterprise Institute in Dallas supports state laws aimed at easing local zoning regulations.
- The American Enterprise Institute and the House are jointly studying CCP campaigns against Taiwan, potentially influencing US defense policy.
- An expert from the American Enterprise Institute was interviewed by the Washington Examiner.
- Vincent Smith and Philip Pardey authored a paper on agricultural R&D funding trends.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Sally Satel of the American Enterprise Institute pledged to crack down on the overuse of psychiatric medications.
- John C. Miller was seen in New York in 2021, where he also served as a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
- Think tanks and organizations like AEI and AIPAC-affiliated AIEF funded luxury travel for a secretive industry retreat in Georgia.
- An expert affiliated with a university provided testimony on healthcare costs, involving the American Enterprise Institute.
June 2026
21 events- AEI conducted surveys on American foundational principles, and Gallup tracks public opinion on economic systems.
- American Enterprise Institute and Mark Zandi link Iran war costs to rising inflation and fuel price hikes.
- Personnel appointments were announced at several think tanks, including the Institute for Family Studies, American Enterprise Institute, and American Institute for Economic Research.
- Jonah Goldberg serves as a commentator for CNN and a chair at the American Enterprise Institute.
- The American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War are jointly producing updates regarding the China and Taiwan issues, including peace efforts and campaign assessments.
- The political successes of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are linked to the accelerated rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), with expert analysis weighing in on the influence.
- Jonah Goldberg continues his influential career as a columnist and commentator across major media outlets and think tanks.
- An expert panel was held at the American Enterprise Institute to discuss current issues, involving representatives from Bennington College.
- An American Enterprise Institute study analyzed potential investment growth, which was subsequently opposed by Harry Reid regarding a reform plan.
- A former IMF official, Desmond Lachman, is discussing how the Iran conflict is driving up gas prices and influencing economic policy.
- Donald Trump approved a letter concerning funding cuts, involving the American Enterprise Institute.
- The American Enterprise Institute created a new council on AI, led by Leon Kass, focusing on bioethics.
- AEI received policy reports from Moldovan officials as Maia Sandu leads the country through political challenges.
- Advocacy groups are pushing for the allowance of private development projects on lands owned or managed by the United States government.
- Economic analysis links the Iran war to high inflation and opposition to rate cuts across the US.
- Mark Zandi discusses how the Iran war is causing higher energy prices and inflation, impacting the Midwest and the greater New York City area.
- AEI hosted conferences on fiscal policy issues on June 10, 2026, which included lawmaker Jodey Arrington.
- Congress passed a relief package affecting borrower behavior.
- Michael Rubin, a researcher for AEI, discussed international law standards and Security Council resolutions regarding the camp situation in Tindouf.
- John Barrasso maintained offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and was associated with the American Enterprise Institute.
- Wallace-Wells and Niiler contributed to the NYT on May 29, 2026, discussing climate scenario shifts and narrative framing.