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At last month's meeting of the National Space Council, Vice President Mike Pence announced plans for the next stages of U.S. space exploration. "We will return American astronauts to the Moon, not only to leave behind footprints and flags, but to build the foundation we need to send Americans to Mars and beyond," he said.

We asked four experts what we might learn by sending astronauts back to the Moon.

Debra Needham, planetary scientist at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center: The Moon can help reveal our solar system's history

Clive Neal, lunar scientist and engineering professor at Notre Dame: Lunar resources ready and waiting

Georgiana Kramer, staff scientist at the Lunar and Planetary Institute: Lunar swirls hold valuable secrets

Casey Dreier, director of space policy at the Planetary Society: The moon is one step. Mars is the prize.

What we can learn from a return to the Moon

Four experts on what another trip to Earth's nearest neighbor might yield.

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At last month&#x27;s meeting of the National Space Council, Vice President Mike Pence announced plans for the next stages of U.S. space exploration. &quot;We will return American astronauts to the Moon, not only to leave behind footprints and flags, but to build the foundation we need to send Americans to Mars and beyond,&quot; he said.We asked four experts what we might learn by sending astronauts back to the Moon.

It's our first Thanksgiving here at Axios, a fine occasion in its own right to raise a glass and polish off a few plates of food. The big meal seemed like a good time to invite helping hands into the kitchen, so we asked a group of chefs and food writers for their favorite holiday tips.

Alison Roman, food writer and recipe developer: A host's guide to staying sane

Michelle Lopez, baker: Thanksgiving with a global twist

David Lebovitz, cook and pastry chef: A secret sauce in seconds

Bill Yosses, former White House pastry chef: A prep essential for every dish

Aaron Silverman, chef and restaurateur: How the French do mashed potatoes

Basting with the best: Thanksgiving tips from 5 top chefs

Leading cooks and food writers share their advice for a smooth and memorable meal.

It&#x27;s our first Thanksgiving here at Axios, a fine occasion in its own right to raise a glass and polish off a few plates of food. The big meal seemed like a good time to invite helping hands into the kitchen, so we asked a group of chefs and food writers for their favorite holiday tips.The culinary experts:<ul><li>Alison Roman, food writer and recipe developer: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="A host&#x27;s guide to staying sane" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/a-hosts-guide-to-staying-sane-1513388331-beefa8ed-db52-4a37-9eb6-69cda749d50a.html" data-vars-content-id="28e8818a-efa3-48fc-bcd9-fc46dbd41d63" data-vars-headline="Basting with the best: Thanksgiving tips from 5 top chefs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/a-hosts-guide-to-staying-sane-1513388331-beefa8ed-db52-4a37-9eb6-69cda749d50a.html" target="_self">A host&#x27;s guide to staying sane</a></li><li>Michelle Lopez, baker: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thanksgiving with a global twist" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/thanksgiving-with-a-global-twist-1513388330-44c16800-bab2-4411-97e7-9d35f1453d01.html" data-vars-content-id="28e8818a-efa3-48fc-bcd9-fc46dbd41d63" data-vars-headline="Basting with the best: Thanksgiving tips from 5 top chefs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/thanksgiving-with-a-global-twist-1513388330-44c16800-bab2-4411-97e7-9d35f1453d01.html" target="_self">Thanksgiving with a global twist</a></li><li>David Lebovitz, cook and pastry chef: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="A secret sauce in seconds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/a-secret-sauce-in-seconds-1513388329-516d9444-7901-485a-ad52-1650ca8d39e1.html" data-vars-content-id="28e8818a-efa3-48fc-bcd9-fc46dbd41d63" data-vars-headline="Basting with the best: Thanksgiving tips from 5 top chefs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/a-secret-sauce-in-seconds-1513388329-516d9444-7901-485a-ad52-1650ca8d39e1.html" target="_self">A secret sauce in seconds</a></li><li>Bill Yosses, former White House pastry chef: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="A prep essential for every dish" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/a-prep-essential-for-every-dish-1513388331-db5a1802-d65b-43cb-9245-a9cfa2adf5ce.html" data-vars-content-id="28e8818a-efa3-48fc-bcd9-fc46dbd41d63" data-vars-headline="Basting with the best: Thanksgiving tips from 5 top chefs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/a-prep-essential-for-every-dish-1513388331-db5a1802-d65b-43cb-9245-a9cfa2adf5ce.html" target="_self">A prep essential for every dish</a></li><li>Aaron Silverman, chef and restaurateur: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="How the French do mashed potatoes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/how-the-french-do-mashed-potatoes-1513388335-4e0d22c9-3a0c-4e57-9c84-86b1b5b75b5b.html" data-vars-content-id="28e8818a-efa3-48fc-bcd9-fc46dbd41d63" data-vars-headline="Basting with the best: Thanksgiving tips from 5 top chefs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/how-the-french-do-mashed-potatoes-1513388335-4e0d22c9-3a0c-4e57-9c84-86b1b5b75b5b.html" target="_self">How the French do mashed potatoes</a></li></ul>

Puerto Rico is confronting extensive infrastructure failures and public health crises in the wake of Hurricane Maria, all while already facing a fiscal shortfall. The territory's government is $74 billion in debt and entered a form of bankruptcy in May. So, how will the beleaguered island secure the humanitarian relief it needs now and rebuild for a more resilient future?

Edwin Meléndez, professor of urban affairs and planning and director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies, Hunter College, CUNY: The island economy needs massive federal support

Sergio M. Marxuach, policy director, Center for a New Economy, San Juan, PR: Congress has to step up

Ozlem Ergun, professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, Northeastern University: Short-term relief, long-term resilience

Vivek Shandas, professor of urban studies and planning, Portland State University: Rebuilding with extreme events in mind

Laurie Johnson, urban planner and disaster-recovery consultant, author of "After Great Disasters": Averting collapse after a catastrophe

The road to recovery for Puerto Rico

Five experts on the challenges and opportunities in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

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Puerto Rico is confronting extensive infrastructure failures and public health crises in the wake of Hurricane Maria, all while already facing a fiscal shortfall. The territory&#x27;s government is $74 billion in debt and entered a form of bankruptcy in May. So, how will the beleaguered island secure the humanitarian relief it needs now and rebuild for a more resilient future?We asked five experts to weigh in.

Last week President Trump released his Nuclear Posture Review, the first update to the vital strategic document since President Obama's in 2010. What will it mean for the U.S. nuclear arsenal and its role in confronting today's global threats?

Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations: Unresolved nuclear debates rekindled

Ivo Daalder, president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs: Key Obama commitment retained

Rebecca Hersman, director of the Project on Nuclear Issues at CSIS: New global threats addressed

Frank O'Donnell, nuclear security fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center: Chain reaction risked in Asia

What Trump's posture review means for U.S. nuclear weapons policy

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Last week President Trump released his Nuclear Posture Review, the first update to the vital strategic document since President Obama&#x27;s in 2010. What will it mean for the U.S. nuclear arsenal and its role in confronting today&#x27;s global threats?Four experts weigh in:<ul><li>Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Unresolved nuclear debates rekindled" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/trump-nuclear-posture-review-1517782221-b11af57e-c788-460e-aa30-782906b26a78.html" data-vars-content-id="74add50f-3d63-4d7d-8c8b-8a89e4030fe9" data-vars-headline="What Trump&#x27;s posture review means for U.S. nuclear weapons policy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/trump-nuclear-posture-review-1517782221-b11af57e-c788-460e-aa30-782906b26a78.html" target="_self">Unresolved nuclear debates rekindled</a></li><li>Ivo Daalder, president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Key Obama commitment retained" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/trump-nuclear-review-retains-obama-commitment-1517687585-0a57be7a-46e8-4fda-917a-23b1b56f683b.html" data-vars-content-id="74add50f-3d63-4d7d-8c8b-8a89e4030fe9" data-vars-headline="What Trump&#x27;s posture review means for U.S. nuclear weapons policy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/trump-nuclear-review-retains-obama-commitment-1517687585-0a57be7a-46e8-4fda-917a-23b1b56f683b.html" target="_self">Key Obama commitment retained</a></li><li>Rebecca Hersman, director of the Project on Nuclear Issues at CSIS: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New global threats addressed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/trump-nuclear-posture-review-addresses-new-global-threats-1517870055-7a12eed2-3b4d-4546-8eed-cae26d08b8ef.html" data-vars-content-id="74add50f-3d63-4d7d-8c8b-8a89e4030fe9" data-vars-headline="What Trump&#x27;s posture review means for U.S. nuclear weapons policy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/trump-nuclear-posture-review-addresses-new-global-threats-1517870055-7a12eed2-3b4d-4546-8eed-cae26d08b8ef.html" target="_self">New global threats addressed</a></li><li>Frank O&#x27;Donnell, nuclear security fellow at Harvard&#x27;s Belfer Center: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Chain reaction risked in Asia" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/trump-nuclear-review-asia-chain-reaction-1517828398-405764a9-e423-40d8-8543-16a6755584b4.html" data-vars-content-id="74add50f-3d63-4d7d-8c8b-8a89e4030fe9" data-vars-headline="What Trump&#x27;s posture review means for U.S. nuclear weapons policy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/trump-nuclear-review-asia-chain-reaction-1517828398-405764a9-e423-40d8-8543-16a6755584b4.html" target="_self">Chain reaction risked in Asia</a></li></ul>

President Biden has made the COVID-19 crisis and a post-Trump return to national unity and traditional democratic ideals his top priorities. From vaccinations to stimulus to schools, Biden is seeking bipartisan compromise while showing a willingness to use executive authority and bare Democratic majorities in the U.S. House and Senate to implement his policies. Republican leaders are navigating deep party divisions over if and how to move beyond former President Trump.

Politics & Policy

President Trump couldn't get Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act, so he signed an executive order to encourage cheaper, less regulated insurance options — a change that critics fear will remove patient protections and undermine insurance markets. In response, Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray have put forward a bipartisan bill designed to stabilize the ACA markets.

With the future of the ACA so fiercely contested, what impact will Trump's executive order have on health insurance, and what action should Congress now take?

James Capretta, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and former associate director for health programs at the OMB: Alexander-Murray deal a flawed first attempt at bipartisanship

John McDonough, professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and former Senate adviser on health reform: Obamacare is dead. Long live the Affordable Care Act.

Jeanne Lambrew, senior fellow at the Century Foundation and deputy assistant to the president for health policy in the Obama White House: Health care fix today could be undone tomorrow

Tevi Troy, CEO of the American Health Policy Institute and former deputy secretary of HHS: Expanding HRAs would bolster individual market

Christopher Condeluci, principal at CC Law and Policy and former tax and benefits counsel to the Senate Finance Committee: Clearing the air on AHPs

What's next for the ACA after Trump's executive order

Five experts on what the order will mean and what Congress should do now.

Health Care

President Trump couldn&#x27;t get Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act, so he signed an executive order to encourage cheaper, less regulated insurance options — a change that critics fear will remove patient protections and undermine insurance markets. In response, Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray have put forward a bipartisan bill designed to stabilize the ACA markets.With the future of the ACA so fiercely contested, what impact will Trump&#x27;s executive order have on health insurance, and what action should Congress now take?

Chris Russell

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What Trump's posture review means for U.S. nuclear weapons policy

Basting with the best: Thanksgiving tips from 5 top chefs

What we can learn from a return to the Moon

What's next for the ACA after Trump's executive order

The road to recovery for Puerto Rico