Today, Michael McFaul explains how the United States can support the pro-democracy movement in Iran while simultaneously weakening its current repressive regime; a new episode of Economics, Applied examines the next chapter for Venezuela and what it would take to restore prosperity there; and Bill Whalen considers the hurdles San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan will have to overcome to succeed in his bid to serve as the next governor of California. 

Hoover Daily Report | February 11, 2026