Walter Olson On page 250 of his report, special counsel Robert Hur explains why it’s not inconsistent as a legal matter for the federal government to pursue charges against Donald Trump…
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Patrick G. Eddington Former president Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked what he generically refers to as the Washington, DC “deep state”—usually an inference about the FBI’s misuse of the Foreign…
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If You Spend Time in Jail Because the Government Lied, You Should Be Able to Sue
Thomas A. Berry The Fourth Amendment guarantees that “no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause.” If an arrest warrant is issued without probable cause that a crime has been committed,…
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Travis Fisher The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is not a household name, but its impact on the daily lives of Americans is profound. FERC is an independent and bipartisan…
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David J. Bier The Cato Institute published my new briefing paper today showing that just 3 percent of immigrants will receive green cards in 2024. This paper also shows that during…
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Social Security Pays Excessive Benefits to the Highest-Income Earners: A UK Comparison
Romina Boccia When it comes to government provision of retirement benefits, differences abound. Comparing the US Social Security program to the UK state pension illustrates a stark contrast. While both countries…
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Marc Joffe Federal Transit Administration data for fiscal year 2022 show that operating expenses per streetcar ride averaged $10.80 while fare revenues were only $0.97 per ride. As a result, the…
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Frozen Assets: Examining Canada’s Use of Emergencies Act on Two-Year Anniversary
Nicholas Anthony Today (February 14) marks the two‐year anniversary of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act for the first time in Canadian history. The decision was…
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Jeffrey Miron Sheriff’s deputies dumping illegal booze during Prohibition. (Photo courtesy Orange County Archives, 1932) Is decriminalization or legalization the better alternative to the war on drugs? Decriminalization means the…
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Patrick G. Eddington In a fiery 40‐minute press conference attended by almost a dozen House Freedom Caucus (HFC) members, the group discussed the current state of play in the legislative battle over…