Federal Funding for Universities Comes With Strings. Now Trump Is Pulling Them.
The potential nationalization and forced revenue sharing of university patents makes a strong case for the separation of economy and state.
The Real Threat to Fed Independence Isn't Trump. It's Congress' Debt Addiction.
The president's clear attempt to interfere in the Federal Reserve is not a one-off crisis.
Bob Murphy: Are We Flirting with Fascism?
Economist Bob Murphy discusses the mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve, the implications of the government taking Intel equity, and capitalism under siege on the latest episode of Just Asking Questions.
Is RFK Jr. 'Weaponizing Public Health'?
The CDC needs drastic reform, but RFK Jr.'s firing of agency head Susan Monarez does not achieve that.
GOVERNMENT WASTE
Latest
Zombie Knives Don't Kill People, but Banning Them Kills Liberty
Britain’s crackdown on “zombie-style” knives shows how politicians blame objects instead of criminals—and how bans only hurt the law-abiding.
'Tariffs Will Simply Put Us All Out of Business': Trump's Trade War Is Crushing American Crafters
Tariffs are making it more expensive and inconvenient for Americans to explore their creative sides.
Maybe Prayer Isn't Bullshit
Plus: Beware of distorted data, inside the mind of Curtis Sliwa, a thong-related clarification, and more...
Will SCOTUS Let Trump Fire Lisa Cook From the Federal Reserve?
Or will the justices say that Trump fired her for illegal reasons?
Podcast
Bob Murphy: Are We Flirting with Fascism?
Economist Bob Murphy discusses the mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve, the implications of the government taking Intel equity, and capitalism under siege on the latest episode of Just Asking Questions.
Should We Take More Kids From Their Homes or Fewer?
When children are abused, we want government to step in. But Child Protective Services sometimes goes too far.
No, These New Studies Don't Show an AI Jobs Apocalypse Is Coming
Economists at the Federal Reserve and Stanford University recently published studies investigating how AI affects employment in different industries.
When It Comes to Fighting Crime With the National Guard, Trump Says, He Can Do 'Anything I Want To Do'
The president's plan to promote public safety by deploying troops in cities across the country is hard to reconcile with constitutional constraints on federal authority.
Does It Matter That Donald Trump Is Confused by Magnets?
Is this another example of Trump's inability to understand why global trade is good for America, or does it suggest something even more serious?
Smartphone Study Authors Say Phones Should Be Regulated Like Alcohol and Tobacco
Parental responsibility? What parental responsibility?
D.C. Is Just the Beginning—the Trump Administration Is Preparing To Deploy Troops to More U.S. Cities.
The president signed an executive order on Monday establishing specialized units within the National Guard to support federal law enforcement in American cities.
Looks Like We Found a Ham Sandwich a Grand Jury Won't Indict
A federal grand jury reportedly refused to indict Sean Dunn for hurling a hoagie at a federal law enforcement officer.
Glenn Jacobs Body-Slams Big Government
The former WWE star and current mayor of Knox County explains how limiting government, protecting economic freedom, and trusting communities over bureaucrats can build a stronger foundation for liberty.
Inside Jeffrey Epstein's Spy Industry Connections
Leaked emails show Epstein’s attempts to dabble in security tech—across borders—in the last years of his life.
The Man in the Red Beret: What Curtis Sliwa Brings to New York's Wild Mayoral Race
The Guardian Angels founder battles Zohran Mamdani for the anti-establishment vote while he fights Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo for the anti-socialist vote.
Trump's Furniture Tariffs Will Make It Harder To Turn Your House Into a Home
Protectionism won't save the American furniture industry, but it will increase the cost of living.
Trump Changes His Mind
Plus: War Department, government ownership stake in Intel, National Guard members become cleaning crews, and more...
We Don't Need More Federal Intervention in U.S. Cities
The use of government force to achieve political advantage is dangerous and sets a bad precedent.
Compensation for Legal Fees Is a Critical Protection Against Civil Forfeiture Abuses
A recent federal appeals court decision underlines the importance of that safeguard.
Brandon Johnson's Chicago Is a Preview of Zohran Mamdani's New York
Big city mayors' progressive ambitions are on a collision course with fiscal reality.
Trump Promised Lower Electricity Bills. His Trade War Could Drive Them Higher.
The Trump administration recently expanded its list of tariffs to include grid transformers, parts of nuclear reactors, and parts for offshore oil drilling.
America's Housing Shortage Won't Be Fixed With 'One Weird Trick'
Highlighting individual wonky rules that drive up housing costs is good. But getting America building again is going to require more than a few marginal reforms.
October 2025
Magazine
Why Europeans Have Less
It's no coincidence why Europeans don't have air conditioning, clothes dryers, or ice.
