Today, Glenn Loury reflects on the radicalism and ambition of Gouverneur Morris’s signature contribution to the US Constitution, the line “We the People”; Andrew Hall examines trends in Democratic party fundraising emails focused on billionaires and AI; and Eyck Freymann explains the national security stakes of three interconnected technology races in quantum computing, communications, and sensing. 

Hoover Daily Report | July 9, 2026

Today, Douglas Irwin examines why the long-standing "most favored nation" principle is giving way to new concerns over economic security and China's rise; Hoover celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a new anthology featuring many of the Institution's leading voices; and in a new episode of Economics, Applied,Steven J. Davis explores a policing strategy with two researchers that dramatically reduced homicides in Baltimore.

Hoover Daily Report | July 8, 2026

Today, Stephen Kotkin reviews the wide-ranging accomplishments of entrepreneur, statesman, and scientist Benjamin Franklin; Andrew Roberts speaks with a media veteran about the mechanics of modern media and public relations and their powerful role in today’s politics; and Jon Hartley speaks with Dr. Mehmet Oz about his current service within the Department of Health and Human Services. 

Hoover Daily Report | July 7, 2026

Today, H.R. McMaster notes the importance of studying US history to sustaining a healthy national pride and productive citizenship; Eric Wakin relates the story of one American’s long odyssey through the Soviet Gulag before his eventual return home; and Joshua Rauh and Benjamin Jaros bring their case against California’s wealth tax ballot measure to the pages of The New York Times.

Hoover Daily Report | July 6, 2026

Today, Joshua Rauh and Gregory Kearney consider how principles articulated by James Madison offer lessons for American governance and fiscal responsibility today; Michael Auslin explains why John Adams initially thought today, July 2, would hold the place in American history now occupied by the Fourth of July; and Scott Atlas makes the case for abolishing the National Institutes of Health to improve the functioning of American science. 

Hoover Daily Report | July 2, 2026

Today, Condoleezza Rice speaks with accomplished business leader Indra Nooyi about her Only in America story; Philip Zelikow explains how Americans can learn from both their successes and their failures to imagine astonishing possibilities for the nation’s future; and Joshua Rauh joins Bill Whalen for a comprehensive and research-based discussion of the likely consequences for California’s economy should voters approve a wealth tax on billionaire residents.

Hoover Daily Report | July 1, 2026

Today, Victor Davis Hanson reflects on the enduring principles of the Declaration of Independence and the constitutional order, and revisits Thomas Jefferson’s complicated vision for the republic; Scott Atlas argues for fundamentally redefining the FDA’s role in medicine; and John Cochrane explores how modern central banks think about inflation. We also celebrate Thomas Sowell’s 96th birthday by revisiting the ideas of one of America’s most influential economists and public intellectuals.

Hoover Daily Report | June 30, 2026

Today, Peter Berkowitz analyzes the complex diplomatic and political situation in which the Trump administration currently finds itself; Joshua Rauh compiles some of his work on fiscal policy issues, including wealth tax proposals; and Dan Wang teams up with a former senior China policy official to examine what the US government needs to do—and not do—to sustain American competitiveness in the artificial intelligence race.

Hoover Daily Report | June 29, 2026

This Friday, Joshua Rauh explains the likely consequences for the California economy and state budget should voters adopt a wealth tax on billionaires, drawing on his recent research into the proposal; David Leal examines how Andy Burnham managed to displace Keir Starmer at the head of Britain’s ruling Labour party; and a new Liberty Amplified essay sheds light on the bleak conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan, now back under Taliban control.

Hoover Daily Report | June 26, 2026

Today, Amy Zegart chronicles the lesser-known Founding-era history of George Washington’s intelligence network and espionage activities; Chester Finn provides a roundup of civics resources ahead of America’s 250th birthday celebrations; and Simone D’Amico and coauthors provide policy recommendations to keep the orbital space around Earth safe and usable for many years ahead. 

Hoover Daily Report | June 25, 2026