Commentary
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February 5, 2026
Preserving Liberation Day Successes
The United States faces urgent economic and national security emergencies from ballooning trade deficits and the influx of fentanyl. The U.S. has run trade deficits for 50 consecutive years, a streak unparalleled in American history, reaching a record high goods deficit of $1.2 trillion in 2024. These consistent and widening trade deficits reflect an erosion of American global shares in key industries such as semiconductors and steel, eviscerating its manufacturing base at the expense of America’s most powerful geopolitical adversary, China.
Expert Insights
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February 5, 2026
Denaturalization Primer: The History and Legal Basis of Stripping Citizenship from Naturalized Individuals
To become an American, a person must demonstrate qualities and characteristics defined in statute, including adherence to our Constitution, knowledge of our history, English proficiency, and good moral character. Unfortunately, weak enforcement and open borders policies have allowed individuals who have never met the requirements—or spirit—of our naturalization laws to obtain the privilege of American citizenship.
Issue Brief
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February 5, 2026
It’s Time for Congress to End the Diversity Visa Program
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that it is pausing the Diversity Visa Program in the wake of the tragic shooting at Brown University, where two students were killed and many others gravely injured.
Op-Ed
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February 5, 2026
Don’t Fear ESAs. They Save Arizona Taxpayers
Arizona parents are embracing school vouchers, but the governor wants to end them. Exploding ESA use says families are all-in for school choice.
Commentary
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February 3, 2026
We Need Reliable Energy that Can Weather Any Storm
In the final week of January, Winter Storm Fern enveloped more than 200 million Americans in its cold embrace, driving them to crank up their thermostats and pushing the electric grid to its limits. Many Americans experienced power outages, and were forced to bundle up in their own homes amidst sub-freezing temperatures.
Op-Ed
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February 2, 2026
The Transatlantic Alliance Needs Strong Partners, Not Sentimentality
President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos was predictably met with a mix of applause, skepticism, and outright hostility, particularly over one flashpoint: Greenland. But reducing the speech to a single geopolitical controversy misses its broader significance. At Davos, Trump delivered not only a familiar defense of his economic record, but also a more revealing message about how he sees America’s relationship with Europe and the future of the transatlantic alliance.