Today, Condoleezza Rice argues that policymakers must respond to the enduring geopolitical, economic, and technological forces reshaping the world rather than the politics of the moment; Joshua Rauh and Gregory Kearney argue that Illinois’s growing pension obligations are steadily crowding out spending on education and other essential public services; and John Cochrane explains why debates over tariffs often miss the underlying economics of trade.

Hoover Daily Report | July 15, 2026

Today, Jim Mattis writes of a founding father who was driven by his ideals to fight for American independence, and by all accounts died before he could achieve even more good for his country. Tom Clark says the key to court reform is having Congress crank out more legislation. And Dan Berkenstock and coauthor Walter Manuel ask how the US will be able to ensure space remains neutral and navigable for all if China returns humans to the moon before we do.

Hoover Daily Report | July 14, 2026

Today, the GoodFellows ask if President Trump is in a slump, and what he can do to turn things around. Ross Levine writes about Adam Smith’s suggestion that may have been able to prevent the Revolutionary War, and Ronnen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master, speaks to Russ Roberts about the unique and enduring impact of designing original toys and selling them around the globe.

Hoover Daily Report | July 13, 2026

This Friday, Niall Ferguson breaks down the resumption of hostilities with Iran, the state of the Ukraine war, and his key takeaways from the recent NATO summit; Michael McFaul reports on European attitudes toward the United States while offering his own view of the 2026 NATO Summit; and John Cochrane and Amit Seru share their advice for Kevin Warsh, grounded in an analysis of what the Fed’s financial regulators got wrong in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.

Hoover Daily Report | July 10, 2026

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