The State of the Union is a blustery and vacuous ritual, and it doesn't have to be that way. Nancy Pelosi has offered Donald Trump a great opportunity to mail it in. Gene Healy comments.

Trump Should Mail (or Tweet) in the State of the Union

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There was a point when Cato's Patrick Eddington believed warrantless snooping on Americans might be on the wane. He was very wrong. Congress instead voted to continue unconstitutional surveillance of Americans for at least two more years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congressional Fans of Warrantless Surveillance on Americans Win Another Round

North Carolina's pursuit of VinFast to make electric vehicles in the state has placed dozens of homeowners in a difficult spot. Paul Best explains how economic development ran headlong into homeowners' property rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

North Carolina Made Big Promises to VinFast and Locals Are Paying the Price

There are two avenues to fixing a big issue with federal appointments, that of individuals not confirmed by Congress nonetheless wielding significant federal power. Tommy Berry explains the problem and the solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wielding Federal Power with Accountability to Congress

Housing plays a large role in growing wealth for Americans, but it remains an area where economist Jeremy Horpedahl is pessimistic for the near term.

 
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Housing Wealth and Generational Wealth

Federal budget deficits are projected to remain alarmingly high for many years to come, but as Cato's Ryan Bourne notes, things that can't go on ... don't. His new paper on debt, spending, and fiscal crisis is available today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Should Mail (or Tweet) in the State of the Union

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