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Trump is demanding a crackdown on the ‘radical left’. But a new study shows more political violence comes from right-wing extremism

President Donald Trump has promised retribution to left-wing groups in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing. However, the data does not back up his claims

The Independent UK

Social Security Could Run Out Of Funds By 2030, Costing Young Americans $110,000 In Lifetime Earnings: Report

In a recent report, the Cato Institute has warned that the Social Security program’s funding shortfalls could result in significant financial sacrifices for young American workers.

Benzinga

Cato Institute, NCLA Urge Appeals Court To Reject Trump Tariffs Citing Unauthorized Use Of Statute: Report

The Cato Institute and the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) have called on the Federal Circuit to strike down President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, arguing they rely on a statute that does not grant any authority to impose such tariffs.

Benzinga

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Appeals Court Briefs Say Trump's Tariffs Are Based on a Statute That Does Not Authorize Tariffs at All

The Cato Institute and the New Civil Liberties Alliance urge the Federal Circuit to extend the logic of a decision against the president's far-reaching import taxes.

Reason

The Department of Education Is in Limbo. Let's Kill It.

Congress should now turn its attention to abolishing the unnecessary federal education bureaucracy.

Reason

Our Fifth Circuit Alien Enemies Act Amicus Brief

The brief was filed on behalf of the Brennan Center, the Cato Institute, law-of-war scholar Prof. John Dehn, and myself.

Reason

How Does the National Debt Affect You? A Budget Expert Explains.

Higher debt means lower wages, higher interest rates, and fewer opportunities, says Romina Boccia of the Cato Institute.

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Congress Is Giving Energy Lobbyists a 3-Year Window to Keep Up to $2 Trillion in Subsidies

The "one big, beautiful bill" keeps the corporate welfare that Republicans claim to hate.

Reason

Report: 50 Venezuelans Sent to Salvadoran Prison Entered the U.S. Legally, Contrary to White House Claims

"It's not just one or two administrative errors," says the Cato Institute's David Bier.

Reason

Our Supreme Court Amicus Brief Opposing Termination of CHNV Immigration Parole, Which Would Subject Some 500,000 Legal Immigrants to the Risk of Deportation to Oppressive Regimes

The brief is on behalf of the Cato Institute and myself.

Reason

Why DOGE Failed

Elon Musk promised $2 trillion in cuts but delivered only a tiny portion of that total. We asked seven policy experts to explain what he got wrong.

Reason

Trump tariffs are ‘a recipe for making Americans worse off,’ Cato Institute says

No one will be economically better off if reciprocal tariffs are imposed and a trade war escalates, the libertarian think tank told Fortune.

Fortune

Immigrants Consumed Less in Government Welfare than Native-Born Citizens Despite Trump Rhetoric: Study

A recent Cato Institute study found that immigrants claimed 54 percent less in benefits from the federal government than native-born citizens.

Latin Times

What Is the SEC Hiding?

To settle with the Securities and Exchange Commission, you must swear silence.

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Roll Call

Trump firings tee up broader legal clash over congressional power - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s firings sets up another major legal clash over Congress’ power to put limits on the removal of federal officials.

Reason

Our Amicus Brief Urging the Supreme Court to Hear Case on Overruling Kelo v. City of New London

The brief is on behalf of the Cato Institute and myself.

Reason

Maryland Cop Who Recklessly Shot a 5-Year-Old Boy Got Qualified Immunity

The Cato Institute is urging the Supreme Court to take up the case and reaffirm that the liability shield does not apply to "obvious rights violations."

Reason

The People Cheering Brian Thompson's Murder Can't Have the Medical Utopia That They Want

Whether private or public, third-party payment for health care is a huge problem.

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Trump Promised More Legal High-Skilled Immigration. His Record Says Otherwise.

Trump’s actions during his first term contradict what he promised to do on the campaign trail.

International Business Times

Trump Has Vowed Sweeping Tariffs: What Comes Next?

US president-elect Donald Trump says "tariff" is the most beautiful word in the dictionary -- and the Republican's second term promises sweeping measures on all $3 trillion worth of US imported goods.

Latin Times

More Migrants With Criminal Records Were Released During Trump Admin Than Biden's, New Report Shows

Over 92,920 noncitizens with criminal charges or convictions were released during Trump's years in office, compared to 56,280 during Biden's

Reason

Are American Living Standards In Decline?

David Leonhardt and John Early debate stagnation, inequality, and how people feel about the economy.

International Business Times

Trump Pitches Plan Similar To One Liberal Bernie Sanders Proposed

The former president suggested placing a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates at a rally this week.

Reason

How Post-Arrest DNA Swabs Threaten Innocent People's Privacy

Most states collect DNA from felony arrestees pretrial. They should need a warrant to do so.

Reason

Kamala Harris' Dishonest and Stupid Price Control Proposal

Government intervention caused inflation, and it threatens to make matters worse.

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