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Immigrants have reduced government deficits by at least $14.5 trillion over the last 30 years, said David J. Bier, the Cato Institute Director of Immigration Studies, before the Senate Budget Committee.

Immigrants have reduced government deficits by at least $14.5 trillion over the last 30 years, said David J. Bier, the Cato Institute Director of Immigration Studies, before the Senate Budget Committee.

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“It is difficult to imagine a more ominous and more horrendous violation of the basic principle of free speech.” Cato’s legal expert Clark Neily comments on ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC pressure.

“It is difficult to imagine a more ominous and more horrendous violation of the basic principle of free speech.” Cato’s legal expert Clark Neily comments on ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC pressure.

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Do the rich pay taxes? In the US, they do. And a lot of them. America has the most progressive tax system in the developed world, where high earners pay the largest share. If spending keeps rising, taxes will too. The only solution is lower spending, says Cato’s Adam Michel.

Do the rich pay taxes? In the US, they do. And a lot of them. America has the most progressive tax system in the developed world, where high earners pay the largest share. If spending keeps rising, taxes will too. The only solution is lower spending, says Cato’s Adam Michel.

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A lot has been said about migrant crime, but the data show that immigrants, both legal and illegal, are significantly less likely to be incarcerated. Check out the new research by Cato’s The Alex Nowrasteh.

A lot has been said about migrant crime, but the data show that immigrants, both legal and illegal, are significantly less likely to be incarcerated. Check out the new research by Cato’s The Alex Nowrasteh.

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For every year from 1994 to 2023, immigrants in the US paid more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government. Check out the latest study from Cato’s David J. Bier.

For every year from 1994 to 2023, immigrants in the US paid more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government. Check out the latest study from Cato’s David J. Bier.

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Tariffs can harm US companies in three ways: the direct costs of the tariffs themselves, retaliation by foreign governments and consumers, and the reputational damage to distinctively “American” brands. At a recent Cato event, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Tim Kaine, and Scott Lincicome discussed👇

Tariffs can harm US companies in three ways: the direct costs of the tariffs themselves, retaliation by foreign governments and consumers, and the reputational damage to distinctively “American” brands. At a recent Cato event, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Tim Kaine, and Scott Lincicome discussed👇

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“A mountain of research proves that immigrants do not increase crime rates,” says Cato’s David J. Bier, testifying before a Senate Budget Committee hearing on sanctuary cities.

“A mountain of research proves that immigrants do not increase crime rates,” says Cato’s David J. Bier, testifying before a Senate Budget Committee hearing on sanctuary cities.

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The US builds an average of 3 ships per year. A single Korean shipyard builds 40 or more. The Jones Act — meant to protect American shipbuilding — has effectively destroyed it. Rikki Schlott and Colin Grabow discuss what real reform would look like. ➡️

The US builds an average of 3 ships per year. A single Korean shipyard builds 40 or more. The Jones Act — meant to protect American shipbuilding — has effectively destroyed it. Rikki Schlott and Colin Grabow discuss what real reform would look like. ➡️

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We should stop thinking about tariffs as just national statistics. It’s also about real people, real livelihoods, and real consequences. “For small businesses, this is life or death," highlights Scott Lincicome.

We should stop thinking about tariffs as just national statistics. It’s also about real people, real livelihoods, and real consequences. “For small businesses, this is life or death," highlights Scott Lincicome.

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“In less than a year, DHS has attacked the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 14th amendments to the US Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus, the independent judiciary, and much more,” states David J. Bier before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Read full testimony:

“In less than a year, DHS has attacked the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 14th amendments to the US Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus, the independent judiciary, and much more,” states David J. Bier before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Read full testimony:

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Noncitizens in the United States stole 31% less welfare from the federal government from 2013 to 2024 than US citizens, reports Cato’s David J. Bier. US citizens accounted for 95% of federal welfare fraud losses during that period.

Noncitizens in the United States stole 31% less welfare from the federal government from 2013 to 2024 than US citizens, reports Cato’s David J. Bier. US citizens accounted for 95% of federal welfare fraud losses during that period.

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Hungary tried national conservatism. The result: a lagging economy, rampant corruption, and a declining birth rate. Voters just delivered the verdict. Cato’s Johan Norberg explains what it means—and why it matters far beyond Hungary.

Hungary tried national conservatism. The result: a lagging economy, rampant corruption, and a declining birth rate. Voters just delivered the verdict. Cato’s Johan Norberg explains what it means—and why it matters far beyond Hungary.

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What happens when Washington picks winners and losers? Equity stakes and other government support risk turning American companies into political projects—not economic ones—and make their exports targets abroad. Scott Lincicome explains👇

What happens when Washington picks winners and losers? Equity stakes and other government support risk turning American companies into political projects—not economic ones—and make their exports targets abroad. Scott Lincicome explains👇

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High prices are squeezing Americans – and Washington's usual fixes would only make things worse. Cato's new Handbook on Affordability offers over 100 policy ideas to lower inflation and reduce core living costs, without the empty promises.

High prices are squeezing Americans – and Washington's usual fixes would only make things worse. Cato's new Handbook on Affordability offers over 100 policy ideas to lower inflation and reduce core living costs, without the empty promises.

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America’s debt problem isn’t a mystery—it’s the result of policies lawmakers refuse to fix, says Cato’s Romina Boccia. We’re running massive deficits in a strong economy, while the burden shifts to younger Americans and future taxpayers. Congress knows the problem. What’s missing is the will to act.

America’s debt problem isn’t a mystery—it’s the result of policies lawmakers refuse to fix, says Cato’s Romina Boccia. We’re running massive deficits in a strong economy, while the burden shifts to younger Americans and future taxpayers. Congress knows the problem. What’s missing is the will to act.

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Viktor Orbán’s Hungary shows what happens when governments bypass checks and balances, says Johan Norberg. Learn how removing constraints on government power can unleash corruption, cronyism, and rent-seeking:

Viktor Orbán’s Hungary shows what happens when governments bypass checks and balances, says Johan Norberg. Learn how removing constraints on government power can unleash corruption, cronyism, and rent-seeking:

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The White House just pardoned Tanner Mansell & John Moore—convicted for trying to save sharks from what they believed was illegal poaching gear. 🦈 Now pardoned, their case is a textbook example of overzealous prosecution and juries denied full context. Mike Fox

The White House just pardoned Tanner Mansell & John Moore—convicted for trying to save sharks from what they believed was illegal poaching gear. 🦈 Now pardoned, their case is a textbook example of overzealous prosecution and juries denied full context. Mike Fox

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You may have seen The Alex Nowrasteh’s testimony on Capitol Hill yesterday. He’s here to clarify some information👇

You may have seen The Alex Nowrasteh’s testimony on Capitol Hill yesterday. He’s here to clarify some information👇

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“Congress must require DHS to focus on real threats, and it must empower Americans to sue federal agents for violating the Constitution,” Cato’s David J. Bier said in testimony before the Senate Budget Committee. “We need accountability and constitutionality to restore trust,” he stressed.

“Congress must require DHS to focus on real threats, and it must empower Americans to sue federal agents for violating the Constitution,” Cato’s David J. Bier said in testimony before the Senate Budget Committee. “We need accountability and constitutionality to restore trust,” he stressed.

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