Join IPI on May 20 as we host a live virtual briefing with Prof. Russ Roberts of the EconTalk podcast as he reminds us Who Was Adam Smith and Why Does He Matter, in Smith's 250th birthday year. Seems like a reminder of Smith and his contributions would be very timely right now!

Leadership in AI will not be achieved by importing Europe’s regulatory model. It will be secured by unleashing American ingenuity, backed by reliable energy, clear rules, and a regulatory system accountable to the American people—not foreign bureaucracies.

A brief look at two of the most famous American amnesties — Jimmy Carter’s pardon of Vietnam draft dodgers and Ronald Reagan’s 1986 immigration law — makes the distinction clear.

A fight is underway for the economic future of the United States, and some of our own politicians are siding with global competitors over domestic interests.

A new study documents more than $39 million in foreign funding—from billionaires and foundations in Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Denmark—flowing into a coordinated network of activist groups working to block U.S. data center construction.

The Trump administration’s 2027 budget request is going to include millions of dollars in additional ATC funding, but the BEAD funds are already there, waiting to be invested. That’s the beauty of budget reform — eliminating waste and finding savings can free up funds for other critical public needs.