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Cato Institute.
American libertarian think tank
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Cato Institute supports permitting reform efforts, arguing the US system hinders industry growth compared to international competitors.Some support1 report
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Cato Institute analyzes Donald Trump's policy performance.Some support1 report
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Cato Institute analyzed Indian backlog while Josh Gottheimer called for an end to per-country caps.Some support2 reports
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The Trump administration is reportedly buying stakes in private companies, including Intel, while the Cato Institute monitors these actions.Some support2 reports
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Congress is facing pressure to act on Social Security funding issues, utilizing expert analysis and policy suggestions from the Cato Institute.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Cato Institute estimates Social Security spending, utilizing data and expertise from the Social Security Administration.Some support1 report
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The Congressional Budget Office is analyzing Social Security funding gaps and projections, prompting think tank policy proposals.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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David J. Bier, Director of Immigration Studies at Cato Institute, shared charts detailing the fall-off in legal immigration.Some support2 reports
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Cato Institute critiques China's growing global influence amid US policy tensions with allies.Some support1 report
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Cato Institute conducted a survey regarding public views on Social Security.Well supported4 reports
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Cato Institute criticized Donald Trump's trade policy views, noting that high tariffs encourage duty evasion.Well supported4 reports
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Initial marijuana cultivation occurred in Colorado, and the Cato Institute supports a challenge to gun laws.Some support1 report
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DHS tactics are being analyzed by the Cato Institute, coinciding with the deployment of ICE officers to Arizona.Some support1 report
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Cato Institute and Morning Consult conducted a poll measuring public perception of tariff costs following a trade spat with Canada.Some support2 reports
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A researcher questions the record keeping practices of the Maritime Administration (MARAD).Some support1 report
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Tax policy debate influences economic outlook.Well supported8 reports
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Cato Institute and AARP are currently analyzing Social Security funding issues in conjunction with the Congressional Budget Office.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Cato Institute is analyzing proposals made by the Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) and applying these estimates to the U.S. economy.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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DSA proposes universal healthcare modeled on Medicare, prompting Cato Institute to analyze the massive government spending estimates.Some support2 reports
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Trump administration touts investment in Intel and adds an oil venture in Venezuela, while the Cato Institute studies government stakes.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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DHS actions are being scrutinized and challenged by expert organizations and critical think tanks.Well supported18 reports2 developments inside
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A debate has emerged regarding the definition of 'criminal' status, involving the Cato Institute and DHS.Some support1 report
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Governor Josh Stein asks the North Carolina Supreme Court to uphold a state law, with the Cato Institute filing briefs in support of the challenge.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Audrey Kurth Cronin conducted research with Cato Institute colleagues analyzing the end of the U.S. war on terror.Some support1 report
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Administration faced budget scrutiny and predictions, with views cited regarding presidential budget successes.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Cato Institute and Congressional Budget Office used their analysis as a standard for scoring legislation.Some support1 report
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Angie Nixon campaigned in the Florida Senate primary, while the Cato Institute analyzed the cost of a socialist agenda.Some support1 report
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Federal government is taking ownership stakes in private companies, including GlobalFoundries.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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ICE arrests are intensifying in Buffalo, based on analysis of federal ICE data by the Cato Institute and Investigative Post.Some support1 report
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Tom McClintock spoke at a panel hosted by the Cato Institute in 2010.Some support1 report
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Commentary discusses the use of law enforcement technology, potential government overreach, and the utility of cameras.Some support1 report
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David J. Bier, an analyst at the Cato Institute, is mentioned alongside Chuck Todd and Susan Collins in recent discussions.Well supported3 reports
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ICE used Miami International Airport for apprehensions on September 3, 2026.Some support1 report
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Cato Institute analyzes the financial deterioration of the Medicare program.Some support1 report
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Cato Institute reviewed Cold War refugee data, noting that both Cuba and Eastern Europe were sources of Cold War refugees.Some support1 report
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The Cato Institute analyzes state economic trends and energy policy specific to Michigan's 10th Congressional District.Some support2 reports
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Brandon Gill is a Congressman, Cato Institute provides economic commentary on U.S. policy, and Mike Rogers is a U.S. Senate candidate.Some support2 reports
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The Cato Institute hosted a discussion featuring Joe Walsh and Don Bacon regarding the government's perceived shift toward socialism and equity stakes in private companies.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Tariff powers have been granted to the presidency, a development involving Donald Trump, China, and the Cato Institute.Some support1 report
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In 2008, media used satire to discredit political figures while promoting free-market capitalism policies.Some support2 reports
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ICE partnerships have soared since Trump returned to the White House, prompting criticism from the Cato Institute regarding liability shields.Well supported14 reports
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Cato Institute criticizes a liability insurance proposal put forth by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Some support32 reports
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Cato Institute and American Immigration Council released data showing immigrants provide a fiscal surplus and generate significant economic activity.Some support2 reports
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Cato Institute documented the decline of U.S. shipbuilding capacity.Some support3 reports
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Cato Institute conducted a survey on retirement income and tracked median weekly earnings for full-time workers.Some support1 report
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Chris Kennedy directed national communications for the Cato Institute.Some support1 report
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Elizabeth Warren addressed high delivery fees while Ryan Bourne discussed the Iran war at the Cato Institute, noting the impact on grocery costs.Some support1 report
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Cato Institute is using Des Moines as a basis for price comparisons, while Ben Shapiro discusses policy failures leading to Iran.Some support1 report
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Intel and Trilogy are subject to government equity stakes, Don Bacon criticized Cato Institute's views, and Trilogy plans to develop deposits in Alaska.Some support3 reports
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The Cato Institute hosted a discussion on economic affordability issues featuring Ryan Bourne.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Jared Polis commented on the implications of government stake ownership, and Trump's early federal deals were noted.Some support7 reports
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The Cato Institute and Georgetown University are analyzing the legality of trade tariffs, which are seeking to overturn court rulings, as both face new double-digit tariffs.Some support1 report
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Trump and Greer discuss accountability for Canadian retaliation and the invocation of Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.Well supported7 reports
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A pledge supported by governors and lawmakers regarding the strain on the electric grid, analyzed by Cato Institute, has been underway since July 1st.Some support1 report
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Arif Khan published an article in Cato Institute magazine regarding an FDA warning, which Marc Stone refuted in Regulation.Some support1 report
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Cato Institute advises on policy to address the depletion of Social Security funds.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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FERC sets rules for transmission lines, drawing commentary from the Cato Institute and linking to failed promises made by Donald Trump.Some support1 report
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Cato Institute commentary compares America's current state of decline to the final days of the Roman Empire.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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The Cato Institute and George Mason University are involved in a shared academic and think tank ecosystem.Some support1 report
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Policy views clash between Cato Institute and Donald Trump regarding immigration and security.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Around Cato Institute this week
News at the entities that move Cato Institute most-
Donald Trump OperationalTrump allegedly ignored Graham's sanctions bill, slowed Starlink connections, and lifted sanctions to help Putin.Moves Cato Institute
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Social Security OperationalCongress added carveouts for Social Security, while Annie Lowrey wrote about bureaucracy in Atlantic.Moves Cato Institute
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Des Moines OperationalDes Moines Public Schools is constructing a new arts academy, Moulton Arts Academy, in Des Moines.Moves Cato Institute
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Center for Strategic and International Studies OperationalSheinbaum's government is investigating organized crime, while CSIS notes lessons from Mexican cartels fighting in Ukraine.Moves Cato Institute
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North Carolina Supreme Court OperationalNC Supreme Court approves Duke Energy rate hikes while Anita Earls and Allison Riggs are involved in judicial appointments and polling.Moves Cato Institute
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Gavin Newsom OperationalState politics were discussed in the San Diego area on October 19, 2026.Moves Cato Institute
Connections
The 40 strongest of 150, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
Cato Institute actively analyzes, critiques, and provides expert commentary on Donald Trump's policy decisions regarding trade, immigration, and security.
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David J. Bier Structural
David J. Bier holds a formal director/analyst position at the Cato Institute.
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Center for Strategic and International Studies Operational
The organizations actively coordinate by co-hosting forums and jointly advocating for shared conservative policy views.
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Bier Structural
Bier holds a formal expert/director position at the Cato Institute.
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Doug Bandow Structural
Doug Bandow is employed as a senior fellow at the Cato Institute.
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ICE Operational
Cato Institute actively critiques ICE's policies, focusing specifically on officer accountability and liability shield plans.
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Travis Fisher Structural
Travis Fisher serves as a director at the Cato Institute.
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Social Security Operational
The Cato Institute actively analyzes and proposes policy solutions regarding the funding and viability of Social Security.
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North Carolina Supreme Court Operational
Cato Institute actively participates in the judicial process of the North Carolina Supreme Court by submitting legal briefs supporting challenges.
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Michael Cannon Structural
Michael Cannon serves as the health policy director for the Cato Institute.
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Harry Structural
Harry is employed as an economist at the Cato Institute.
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CBS News Mentioned together
Cato Institute provides expert analysis and estimates on policy issues, such as Social Security funding shortfalls, which are reported by CBS News.
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Ryan Bourne Structural
Ryan Bourne is an economist affiliated with the Cato Institute, contributing expertise to its research and discussions.
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DHS Operational
The Cato Institute actively monitors, analyzes, and publishes critical challenges to the policies and operational decisions of the DHS agency.
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Congressional Budget Office Operational
Both institutions actively analyze and debate policy issues, particularly regarding Social Security funding gaps and legislative standards.
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Audrey Kurth Cronin Operational
Audrey Kurth Cronin collaborated on research projects with colleagues at the Cato Institute.
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Congress Operational
Cato Institute provides policy ideas and expert advice that are debated and processed within the structure of Congress.
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house of representatives Structural
The Cato Institute provides specialized policy analysis regarding dividend feasibility to the House of Representatives.
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American Civil Liberties Union Operational
The two organizations are currently collaborating on a specific policy goal, teaming up to argue for the overturning of a ban.
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AARP Operational
Both organizations are peer advocacy groups that compete for influence regarding Social Security funding policy.
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Michel Structural
Michel serves as a director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute.
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Intel Operational
Cato Institute actively critiques and monitors Intel's involvement with government strategic investments and ownership.
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Morning Consult Operational
Cato Institute utilizes Morning Consult to conduct surveys and track public perception on policy issues.
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Des Moines Operational
Cato Institute utilizes Des Moines as a functional benchmark for price comparison in its policy work.
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North Carolina Operational
The Cato Institute actively uses its resources to influence legal proceedings within the jurisdiction of North Carolina.
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FED Operational
Cato Institute actively monitors, critiques, and advocates for specific policy shifts and rate hikes within the Federal Reserve's operational scope.
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Arif Khan Structural
Arif Khan published an article utilizing the platform of the Cato Institute magazine.
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Mike Johnson Mentioned together
Cato Institute surveys are cited as informing Mike Johnson's political views.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Cato Institute analyzes Gavin Newsom's claims, and Newsom utilizes think tank analysis in his policy discussions.
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DSA Operational
The relationship is characterized by active ideological conflict and analysis regarding corporate ownership models.
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Charlie Kirk Structural
Evidence suggests that Charlie Kirk's leadership has functionally influenced the growth and direction of the Cato Institute.
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Sant Transactional
Cato Institute provided support for Sant's discovery motion.
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Grabow Structural
Grabow is employed by the Cato Institute as a trade policy analyst.
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Chris Kennedy Operational
Chris Kennedy is involved in directing the Cato Institute's national communication efforts.
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Social Security Administration Mentioned together
Cato Institute tracks the Social Security Administration's financial modeling to estimate potential tax increases for the program.
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Medicare Mentioned together
Cato Institute actively analyzes and tracks the financial and policy implications of the Medicare program.
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supreme court Operational
Cato Institute actively critiques and monitors judicial rulings and policy issues decided by the Supreme Court.
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Katherine Thompson Structural
Katherine Thompson serves as a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute.
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Colorado Operational
The relationship is characterized by a competitive policy debate where tax policy influences the economic outlook.
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Tom McClintock Transactional
A hosted a panel where B spoke, representing a specific, one-time functional exchange.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
7 events- Cato Institute supports permitting reform efforts, arguing the US system hinders industry growth compared to international competitors.
- Cato Institute analyzes Donald Trump's policy performance.
- Cato Institute analyzed Indian backlog while Josh Gottheimer called for an end to per-country caps.
- Cato Institute estimates Social Security spending, utilizing data and expertise from the Social Security Administration.
- David J. Bier, Director of Immigration Studies at Cato Institute, shared charts detailing the fall-off in legal immigration.
- Cato Institute critiques China's growing global influence amid US policy tensions with allies.
- Initial marijuana cultivation occurred in Colorado, and the Cato Institute supports a challenge to gun laws.
September 2026
17 events- Congress is facing pressure to act on Social Security funding issues, utilizing expert analysis and policy suggestions from the Cato Institute.
- The Congressional Budget Office is analyzing Social Security funding gaps and projections, prompting think tank policy proposals.
- DHS tactics are being analyzed by the Cato Institute, coinciding with the deployment of ICE officers to Arizona.
- Cato Institute and Morning Consult conducted a poll measuring public perception of tariff costs following a trade spat with Canada.
- A researcher questions the record keeping practices of the Maritime Administration (MARAD).
- Tax policy debate influences economic outlook.
- DSA proposes universal healthcare modeled on Medicare, prompting Cato Institute to analyze the massive government spending estimates.
- Trump administration touts investment in Intel and adds an oil venture in Venezuela, while the Cato Institute studies government stakes.
- A debate has emerged regarding the definition of 'criminal' status, involving the Cato Institute and DHS.
- Audrey Kurth Cronin conducted research with Cato Institute colleagues analyzing the end of the U.S. war on terror.
- The Cato Institute and Congressional Budget Office used their analysis as a standard for scoring legislation.
- Angie Nixon campaigned in the Florida Senate primary, while the Cato Institute analyzed the cost of a socialist agenda.
- ICE arrests are intensifying in Buffalo, based on analysis of federal ICE data by the Cato Institute and Investigative Post.
- Tom McClintock spoke at a panel hosted by the Cato Institute in 2010.
- Commentary discusses the use of law enforcement technology, potential government overreach, and the utility of cameras.
- ICE used Miami International Airport for apprehensions on September 3, 2026.
- Cato Institute analyzes the financial deterioration of the Medicare program.
August 2026
22 events- The Trump administration is reportedly buying stakes in private companies, including Intel, while the Cato Institute monitors these actions.
- Cato Institute criticized Donald Trump's trade policy views, noting that high tariffs encourage duty evasion.
- Cato Institute and AARP are currently analyzing Social Security funding issues in conjunction with the Congressional Budget Office.
- The Cato Institute is analyzing proposals made by the Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) and applying these estimates to the U.S. economy.
- Administration faced budget scrutiny and predictions, with views cited regarding presidential budget successes.
- Federal government is taking ownership stakes in private companies, including GlobalFoundries.
- Cato Institute reviewed Cold War refugee data, noting that both Cuba and Eastern Europe were sources of Cold War refugees.
- The Cato Institute analyzes state economic trends and energy policy specific to Michigan's 10th Congressional District.
- Brandon Gill is a Congressman, Cato Institute provides economic commentary on U.S. policy, and Mike Rogers is a U.S. Senate candidate.
- The Cato Institute hosted a discussion featuring Joe Walsh and Don Bacon regarding the government's perceived shift toward socialism and equity stakes in private companies.
- Tariff powers have been granted to the presidency, a development involving Donald Trump, China, and the Cato Institute.
- In 2008, media used satire to discredit political figures while promoting free-market capitalism policies.
- ICE partnerships have soared since Trump returned to the White House, prompting criticism from the Cato Institute regarding liability shields.
- Cato Institute criticizes a liability insurance proposal put forth by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Cato Institute and American Immigration Council released data showing immigrants provide a fiscal surplus and generate significant economic activity.
- Cato Institute documented the decline of U.S. shipbuilding capacity.
- Cato Institute conducted a survey on retirement income and tracked median weekly earnings for full-time workers.
- Chris Kennedy directed national communications for the Cato Institute.
- Elizabeth Warren addressed high delivery fees while Ryan Bourne discussed the Iran war at the Cato Institute, noting the impact on grocery costs.
- Cato Institute is using Des Moines as a basis for price comparisons, while Ben Shapiro discusses policy failures leading to Iran.
- Intel and Trilogy are subject to government equity stakes, Don Bacon criticized Cato Institute's views, and Trilogy plans to develop deposits in Alaska.
- Jared Polis commented on the implications of government stake ownership, and Trump's early federal deals were noted.
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July 2026
10 events- DHS actions are being scrutinized and challenged by expert organizations and critical think tanks.
- Governor Josh Stein asks the North Carolina Supreme Court to uphold a state law, with the Cato Institute filing briefs in support of the challenge.
- David J. Bier, an analyst at the Cato Institute, is mentioned alongside Chuck Todd and Susan Collins in recent discussions.
- The Cato Institute hosted a discussion on economic affordability issues featuring Ryan Bourne.
- The Cato Institute and Georgetown University are analyzing the legality of trade tariffs, which are seeking to overturn court rulings, as both face new double-digit tariffs.
- Trump and Greer discuss accountability for Canadian retaliation and the invocation of Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
- A pledge supported by governors and lawmakers regarding the strain on the electric grid, analyzed by Cato Institute, has been underway since July 1st.
- Arif Khan published an article in Cato Institute magazine regarding an FDA warning, which Marc Stone refuted in Regulation.
- FERC sets rules for transmission lines, drawing commentary from the Cato Institute and linking to failed promises made by Donald Trump.
- The Cato Institute and George Mason University are involved in a shared academic and think tank ecosystem.
June 2026
4 events- Cato Institute conducted a survey regarding public views on Social Security.
- Cato Institute advises on policy to address the depletion of Social Security funds.
- Cato Institute commentary compares America's current state of decline to the final days of the Roman Empire.
- Policy views clash between Cato Institute and Donald Trump regarding immigration and security.