War has long been the subject of vigorous debate. The United States Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war and appoints the president as commander‐​in‐​chief of the military. When it comes to war, who holds the power to ultimately decide the actions of the United States?

The COVID-19 pandemic has had dire effects on both public health and the economy. Cato Adjunct Scholar John Cochrane explains the dangers of and lessons learned from our pandemic response.