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Walter Olson When a dispute comes to court, it’s routine for judges to issue short-term orders aimed at freezing existing conditions long enough for the court to determine whether it…

Nicholas Anthony President Donald Trump’s executive order on debanking is a mixed bag. It’s less aggressive than his tone on TV when he accused banks of discriminating against him and…

Mike Fox and Matthew Cavedon In 2015, Duane Berry was charged with a single count of conveying false information and hoaxes—a federal property crime carrying a maximum of five years…

Colleen Hroncich Home education has a deep and rich tradition predating any other educational model. Despite this, it became illegal in many states after they began passing compulsory schooling laws…

James Bacchus While President Trump takes a victory lap following the capitulation of many of America’s trading partners to his arbitrary trade demands and the application of astronomical tariffs to…

Tad DeHaven Except for Rand Paul, Senate Republicans have responded to President Trump’s schizophrenic tariff policy with a mix of acquiescence, mild pushback, and servile boosterism. The latter is exemplified…

Nicholas Anthony President Trump officially put his foot down on debanking, issuing an executive order addressing accounts that were allegedly closed for religious or political reasons. To its credit, the…

Emily Ekins and Hunter Johnson 55% of Americans don’t know how Social Security is funded, 79% don’t believe they’ll receive their full benefit in retirement The Cato Institute’s August 2025…

Patrick G. Eddington In the pre–Trump 2.0 era, it was a relatively simple matter to determine which federal law enforcement agency (LEA) had which mission. Some focused exclusively on firearms,…

Christine Marsden The Founders envisioned the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement as a strong wall safeguarding citizens’ lives and property. Over time, its protections have been systematically eroded. One particularly gaping…