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Tariffs on Trial | Independent Outlook 72
President Trump’s tariffs are extensive, complex, and unprecedented. Are they legal? A series of courts are about to decide, and the entire edifice of...

Ukraine Endgame, Redistricting Drama, etc. | Independent Outlook 71
Has President Trump set things up to bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to a decent end? Or is the peace puzzle falling apart? Closer...

Trump Strikes Iran: Turning Point or Mistake?
When President Trump deployed America’s B-2 bombers to attack Fordow mountain and other nuclear sites in Iran, it marked a turning point in war,...

Race, Liberty, and the Future of Meritocracy in America
Research Fellow Jonathan Bean and contributors from the updated edition of "Race & Liberty in America: The Essential Reader" gathered for a rigorous and...

Why Tariffs Are Toxic | Independent Outlook 70
What exactly are tariffs, and how do they work? How do they drive up prices? Are tariffs a way to protect the U.S. economy...

Executive Orders Galore! Birthright Citizenship, DEI, Energy, and More | Independent Outlook 69
Within minutes of his swearing in, President Donald Trump shot out of the starting gate with a burst of executive orders covering everything from...