For decades, US dollar dominance rested on a simple but profound foundation. Predictable institutions made the dollar stable, on the belief — sometimes overstated — that the United States would…
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In January of 2026, just like every January since 1986, a basketball Brigadoon will rise on Duke’s campus. This village, locally known as “Krzyzewskiville,” exists for just a few short…
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The senators elected in fall 2026 won’t be able to avoid dealing with Social Security. The program is projected to hit a financial cliff before the end of 2032, forcing…
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The annual gathering of global elites in Davos, Switzerland, is well underway. Past meetings have not been without their share of controversy and dissension. But this year’s forum may devolve…
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Late last year, YouTube announced plans to reinstate accounts that had been banned at the behest of the Biden Administration for posting alleged COVID-19 misinformation. The announcement likely came as…
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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to leave its interest rate target unchanged at 3.5 to 3.75 percent at this week’s January meeting. After a series of rate…
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David Beito argues that Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a self-serving politician who cared very little for the civil liberties of Americans. In FDR: A New Political Life, Beito challenges historians…
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Many of the worst policies have bipartisan support. On January 9, President Trump announced on Truth Social that he was “calling for a one year cap on credit card interest…
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As of December 31, 2025, data for 11 of the 24 components of the Business Conditions Monthly have not yet been published. The timing of their release remains uncertain. Recent…
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Does the administration think its supporters don’t understand economics? I would hope not, but some of their policies and proposals make one wonder. On Tuesday, President Trump revived the idea…