Today, Stephen Kotkin explains how the United States can most effectively confront its international authoritarian adversaries; Ayaan Hirsi Ali argues that Australia stands at a critical policy juncture in the wake of last weekend’s terror attack; and John Cochrane discusses the distorted incentives created by federal fuel economy standards. 

Hoover Daily Report | December 16, 2025

Today, Jacquelyn Schneider writes about the risks of future military conflict between the United States and China increasing as AI plays a bigger role in military decision making. Michael McFaul argues that the new US National Security Strategy ignores or downplays the biggest threats to US security. And Matthew Turpin writes of the latest Chinese Politburo member disappeared due to apparent concerns about corrupt behavior.

Hoover Daily Report | December 15, 2025

Today, John Cochrane explains why tariffs are troublesome in the eyes of most economists; Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell joins Condoleezza Rice, Michael Boskin, and Peter Robinson to honor the legacy of the late George P. Shultz; and a new episode of Free Speech Unmuted explores how defamation law is being updated to meet the novel challenges of the digital age. 

Hoover Daily Report | December 2, 2025

Today, Victor Davis Hanson concludes his account of America’s role in the world at the end of the postwar international order; Joseph Ledford explores the evolution of US-Mexico security cooperation in recent decades; and Joshua Rauh and Benjamin Jaros call on Congress to reform the Congressional Budget Office so that its data and methods can be checked by external authorities. 

Hoover Daily Report | December 1, 2025

Today, the GoodFellows answer questions from their audience on a range of topics, from the Ukraine war to reading and writing strategies; Eugene Volokh succinctly explains the laws and principles governing student speech on college campuses; and the Hoover Institution Library & Archives announces a major milestone in the development of the Russia Abroad Digital Collection, a repository of Russian-language newspapers produced abroad during the Soviet era. 

Hoover Daily Report | November 26, 2025

Today, Hoover’s Center for Revitalizing American Institutions releases a new survey exploring the state of US civics education. Andrew B. Hall explores how AI firms can take on concerns about their chatbot’s political bias. And John H. Cochrane explains why enacting price controls during a natural disaster can slow down recovery efforts.

Hoover Daily Report | November 25, 2025

Today, Ross Levine pens a column to America in the voice of President Herbert Hoover; the Hoover History Skills Academy calls for applications to its 2026 program for high school students; and a new short video based on the research of Dan Wang shows what it will take to revitalize manufacturing in the United States.

Hoover Daily Report | November 19, 2025

Today, Jennifer Burns considers the costs of an American shift away from multilateral global engagement; Andrew Hall launches his new Substack with a post on governance challenges in prediction markets; and David L. Leal argues it’s too soon to tell how Latino Americans will vote in 2026. 

Hoover Daily Report | November 19, 2025

Today, John Cochrane employs an oceanic metaphor to explain what inflation is—and isn’t; Raghuram Rajan offers a word of caution to the Federal Reserve regarding market expectations; and Eric Hanushek spells out the significant economic costs of declining student achievement over the last decade. 

Hoover Daily Report | November 18, 2025

Today, Condoleezza Rice argues that the future of the American Dream depends on getting education reform right; Eric Hanushek offers research-based prescriptions for improving left-behind schools; and Kevin Warsh writes that “fundamental reform of monetary and regulatory policy would unlock the benefits of AI to all Americans.”

Hoover Daily Report | November 17, 2025

This Friday, Daniel Heil and Tom Church examine health care reform measures on the table in the wake of the government shutdown; Anne Neuberger joins the GoodFellows for a discussion of cyber warfare and the technology sector’s role in national defense; and Victor Davis Hanson explains what the American Founders took away from their readings of classical thinkers such as Plato and Cicero.

Hoover Daily Report | November 13, 2025

Today, five Hoover fellows join the prestigious American Academy of Sciences and Letters; Valerie Ramey examines whether government stimulus packages are effective; and Eugene Volokh explains a lesser-known procedure by which judicial cases and questions can make it to the Supreme Court for review. 

Hoover Daily Report | November 13, 2025

This Friday, H.R. McMaster explains why supporting pro-freedom dissidents in Venezuela and elsewhere advances American national security and foreign policy interests; Elizabeth Economy analyzes what the new National Security Strategy says about China policy under the Trump administration; and Benjamin Ginsberg reflects on his involvement in the milestone Bush v. Gore election law case, in the month of its 25th anniversary. 

Hoover Daily Report | December 12, 2025

Today, Condoleezza Rice and Jonathan Levin discuss the challenges facing elite US universities in an era of misinformation. Ben Domenech writes about how Thomas Sowell remains “an unlikely influencer” even at the age of 95. And John Cochrane breaks down why electric vehicle subsidies do little to reduce global carbon emissions.

Hoover Daily Report | November 12, 2025

Today, Condoleezza Rice discusses America’s role in fostering innovation to better the human condition; Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. explains how Americans can best honor veterans’ service to the nation; and Victor Davis Hanson lays out three key economic challenges facing the Trump administration ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

Hoover Daily Report | November 11, 2025

Today, Jim Mattis and Michael Auslin offer 250th birthday wishes to the US Marine Corps; Peter Berkowitz encourages the president and vice president to use their platforms to condemn antisemitism, conspiracy thinking, and bigotry on the American far right; and new content from the Tennenbaum Program for Fact-Based Policy highlights key information Americans should know about Social Security and national defense spending. 

Hoover Daily Report | November 10, 2025

Today, Condoleezza Rice delivers the annual Stephen A. Ogden Jr. Memorial Lecture at Brown University, speaking to students about her own early decision to pursue music and then Sovietology, the value of American research universities, and her own career in public service. David L. Leal asks what things would be like if conservatives dominated American universities. And Elisa Zhai Autry argues the US must support China’s beleaguered Christian community.

Hoover Daily Report | November 7, 2025

Today, Condoleezza Rice speaks about a possible return to nuclear detonation testing, the future for Ukraine as it resists Russia’s invasion, and what might happen to Venezuelan dictator and election stealer Nicolas Maduro. Arzan Tarapore writes about the uncertainty surrounding the Quad security partnership and the immense value that informal alliance still offers the free world. And David R. Henderson argues why billionaires should not be taxed, regulated, and denigrated out of existence.

Hoover Daily Report | November 6, 2025

Today, Peter M. Robinson speaks with Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett about her life, career, and her view of her time on the Supreme Court bench. John H. Cochrane describes how governments can raise revenue efficiently with as little distortion as possible. And Steven J. Davis speaks to a researcher working to find out why some highly educated women opt to buck today’s trend and have large families.

Hoover Daily Report | November 5, 2025

Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke with Condoleezza Rice and Hoover fellows about policy matters and hosted a public discussion where he argued the proof his governing style is working can be seen in how quickly Florida is growing. Larry Diamond warns of a continuing slide in democratic norms in America this year. And Victor Davis Hanson criticizes how Tucker Carlson handled his latest podcast guest, Nick Fuentes.

Hoover Daily Report | November 4, 2025

Today, Michael McFaul argues our fight against autocratic regimes abroad will be more successful if we boost our democratic system and freedoms at home. Rishi Sunak cautions readers not to see a recent trade détente between China and the US as a return of the previous free trade orthodoxy. And Justice Anthony Kennedy visits Hoover and participates in a fireside chat about his life, his work on the bench, and his relationships with other Supreme Court justices.

Hoover Daily Report | November 3, 2025

This Friday, John Cochrane argues that true central bank independence should mean a narrow focus on price stability and employment; Andrew Roberts speaks with Frank Dikötter about the dark psychological dynamics and structural weaknesses within modern dictatorships; and Rose Gottemoeller highlights an opportunity for the United States and Russia to take joint measures to ban the use of nuclear-armed drones.

Hoover Daily Report | October 31, 2025

Today, Elizabeth Economy provides context for recent US-China negotiations on trade and fentanyl mitigation; Matthew Pottinger asks if President Trump and his team are “getting played” on technology exports in their negotiations with Xi Jinping; and Stephen Kotkin speaks with Dan Wang about the latter’s new bestseller on China’s engineering-influenced governance model, as well as the possible futures for the US-China relationship.

Hoover Daily Report | October 30, 2025

Today, Eugene Volokh evaluates where in America do private employees have legal protections for the political speech they engage in. Orin Kerr speaks about how the Fourth Amendment is evolving to meet the challenges of a digital world. And Andrew Roberts cites historical materials that illustrate what really happened when Hermann Göring was tried at Nuremburg, saying a new film about the trials does little to illustrate how his lies actually caught up with him.

Hoover Daily Report | December 11, 2025

Today, a new episode of GoodFellows features Michael McFaul in a discussion of his new book on today’s international order; the Stanford Report explores how a new Hoover fellowship seeks to bridge geographical and political divides in American life; and Michael McConnell reviews his colleague Jonathan Gienapp’s recent book critiquing constitutional originalism.

Hoover Daily Report | October 29, 2025

Today, H.R. McMaster previews an issue President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are likely to discuss when they meet in South Korea later this week. Niall Ferguson explores how the US and China are using their economic “chokepoints” to gain leverage over one another in trade and security discussions. And Belgium’s Princess Astrid and Minister of Defence Theo Francken visit Hoover and Stanford to bolster academic and trade ties as part of a wider tour of the Bay Area.

Hoover Daily Report | October 28, 2025

Today, the Stanford Report speaks with Amy Zegart about her career as a scholar of America’s spy agencies and national security; Paola Sapienza argues that America has benefited greatly from immigration and should not pursue policies that will undermine this advantage; and John Cochrane offers a glimpse into the real-world impact of current tariff policies on consumer prices.

Hoover Daily Report | October 27, 2025

This Friday, former Mongolian president Elbegdorj Tsakhia explains why standing up to authoritarian regimes is not a futile endeavor; Lanhee Chen offers alternative policies to price controls that could help lower Americans’ prescription drug prices; and Michael McFaul reflects on the intellectual challenges and civic aspirations behind the writing of his most recent book.

Hoover Daily Report | October 24, 2025

Today, Condoleezza Rice and other Hoover scholars share policy insights and career advice with visiting student advocates for school choice; Elizabeth Economy argues that an “America First” approach is keeping the White House from crafting a coherent strategy toward China; and Lee Ohanian reviews ongoing governance and policy challenges in Los Angeles. 

Hoover Daily Report | October 23, 2025

Today, Thomas Sowell and Peter M. Robinson discuss Sowell’s education and upbringing, which inform what Sowell says are profound shortcomings in the modern K–12 school system. Thomas Dee’s research is transformed into a new video about the causes and costs of chronic school absenteeism. And Matt Pottinger argues Trump is successfully resisting the isolationist wing of both his party and the administrative state when it comes to his foreign policy and defense agendas.

Hoover Daily Report | October 22, 2025

Today, Thomas Sowell recounts moments in his life that helped shape him into one of the most impactful intellectuals in American history; Condoleezza Rice joins Guy Benson for a discussion of Thomas Sowell’s legacy, the Gaza cease-fire deal, and college athletics; Ilya Shapiro speaks with Eugene Volokh and Jane Bambauer about ideological challenges facing legal education in the United States; and the Hoover Institution welcomes the 2025–26 class of veteran fellows.

Hoover Daily Report | October 21, 2025

Today, Eric Hanushek argues that blaming the COVID-19 pandemic for declining student achievement misses longer-term trends in education outcomes; Russell Berman joins the GoodFellows to discuss the Gaza cease-fire and broader currents in Middle East geopolitics; and Dr. Francisco Sagasti, former president of Peru, speaks with H.R. McMaster about Peruvian democracy and the leadership qualities needed to sustain free societies. 

Hoover Daily Report | October 20, 2025

This Friday, Terry Anderson and Holly Fretwell argue that an accurate history of national parks in the United States would acknowledge, rather than minimize, the dislocation of Native American tribes; Mike Kuiken and Michael Schiffer caution against underestimating China’s progress and potential in robotics; and John Cochrane distills many years of his research on inflation into a one-hour presentation given this week at Hoover. 

Hoover Daily Report | October 17, 2025

Today, we preview next week’s celebration of the Thomas Sowell legacy; Drew Endy discusses the state of US-China competition in biotechnology research and innovation; and a recent Hoover wargaming event offers critical insights into how artificial intelligence could shape events during plausible US-China crisis scenarios. 

Hoover Daily Report | October 16, 2025

Today, Bill Whalen charts what the next 24 years would have looked like if Al Gore won the 2000 US Presidential Election. Amit Seru and Mickey Levy outline concrete steps the Fed could enact to ensure greater financial market stability. And John Cochrane jumps on the “abundance” train, urging communities to drop restrictive zoning measures and let more housing be built.

Hoover Daily Report | December 10, 2025

Today, Hoover welcomes Nand Mulchandani, former inaugural chief technology officer of the Central Intelligence Agency, as a visiting fellow; Larry Diamond analyzes the state of democracy around the world and how modern communications technologies are impacting attention spans as well as electorates; and Steven J. Davis speaks with Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin about the drivers of economic growth in small towns. 

Hoover Daily Report | October 15, 2025

Today, Philip Zelikow deconstructs the history of laws and principles that have brought the Trump administration’s trade agenda into a collision course with the Supreme Court. John H. Cochrane ties the fiscal discipline demonstrated by Switzerland to its very low inflation numbers. And three of Hoover’s most prominent historians debate how America is faring in the second Trump administration.

Hoover Daily Report | October 14, 2025

Today, H.R. McMaster argues that awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to a Venezuelan opposition leader gives the United States an opportunity to push back against autocrats across Latin America; Jay Bhattacharya joins Jon Hartley to discuss his philosophy for running the National Institutes of Health; and Peter Berkowitz highlights the role of the liberal spirit in preserving a healthy political culture. 

Hoover Daily Report | October 13, 2025

This Friday, Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton joined CBS News for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities presented by the Trump administration’s Israel-Hamas peace deal; Elizabeth Economy offers a succinct analysis of the significance of two upcoming meetings between President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping; and Tom Church and Daniel Heil use the financial facts of the government shutdown to draw attention to the high levels of mandatory spending baked into the federal budget. 

Hoover Daily Report | October 10, 2025

Today, Steven J. Davis provides a comprehensive economic analysis of the Trump administration’s trade policies; the Hoover Institution invites you to a celebration of Thomas Sowell’s remarkable intellectual and public policy impact; and Michael McFaul explains the motivations behind his forthcoming book, Autocrats vs. Democrats.

Hoover Daily Report | October 9, 2025

Today, Hoover’s Bio-Strategies and Leadership Initiative releases a new report on securing biology in an age of new threats; Victor Davis Hanson examines the historical forces behind the rise and decline of the post-WWII international system; and Eugene Volokh testifies before members of the United States Senate on the use of government authority to persuade or pressure individuals or other private actors. 

Hoover Daily Report | October 8, 2025

Today, Barry Strauss documents the ways in which Israel’s own history, stretching back millennia, can inform how it handles relations with its neighbors and its continuing campaign to punish those responsible for the October 7 attacks. Contributors to the Middle East and Islamic World Working Group argue Israel has done America huge favors with its post–October 7 campaigns around the Middle East. And Eugene Volokh and Larry Diamond explore the state of free speech in America: one compares it with free speech in the UK and the other focuses on freedom of expression on Stanford’s campus.

Hoover Daily Report | October 7, 2025

Today, Condoleezza Rice announces the launch of the Hoover Institution’s new Substack publication, Freedom Frequency; Peter Berkowitz considers the “least bad option” for achieving peace in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank; and Eugene Volokh analyzes the First Amendment implications of the Trump administration’s proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence” with American universities. 

Hoover Daily Report | October 6, 2025

This Friday, Condoleezza Rice joins the Bold Names podcast from The Wall Street Journal to offer her perspective on the multi-domain geopolitical competition between the United States and China; Dan Wang joins GoodFellows to discuss the argument of his new book Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future; and Elizabeth Economy speaks with a leading expert on China’s health system about how that country handled the COVID-19 pandemic and is today approaching health diplomacy globally.

Hoover Daily Report | October 3, 2025

Today, David R. Henderson discusses a new book analyzing the economic history of the Great Depression; Lee Ohanian and Bill Whalen break down the politics of California’s Proposition 50 ballot measure, which would allow the State Assembly to redraw the state’s congressional districts; and Mike Kuiken warns of America’s dangerous dependence on China for computer chips that are critical to many industries. 

Hoover Daily Report | October 2, 2025

Today, the GoodFellows speak with former senator and University of Florida president Ben Sasse about the trust challenges facing Congress and American higher education; Elizabeth Economy explains how China is trying to win the future with a coordinated strategy spanning the Arctic, cyberspace, and international institutions; and Andrew Roberts speaks with Pulitzer prize–winning Hoover historian David Kennedy about the statecraft of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Hoover Daily Report | December 9,  2025

Today, H.R. McMaster explores the intent of a rare gathering of all of America’s flag officers in a Quantico, Virginia, Marine base auditorium to hear from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Glenn Tiffert and Kevin Gamache find there is an increasing amount of US-Iranian research cooperation occurring today, even as Iran launches increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks on global research institutions. And scholars from Hoover’s Financial Regulation Working Group launch a landmark collaboration with the European Central Bank to predict what may cause the next global financial crisis.

Today, Michael McFaul explains the importance of diplomacy to the successful conduct of US foreign policy; Miles Maochun Yu argues against the idea that Communist Party–controlled China can be integrated into the post–World War II global order; and a new piece for the Hoover site reviews highlights from the Institution’s ninth Summer Policy Boot Camp, held in August.

Hoover Daily Report | September 30, 2025

Today, Amit Seru, while noting the promise of a public digital dollar, cautions against handing cryptocurrency business interests the keys to the future of the US currency system; H.R. McMaster analyzes President Trump’s speech last week to the UN and shares his experience helping to prepare the president for a similar address eight years ago; and Matthew Turpin highlights a very recent and revealing story showing the consequences of standing up to the Chinese Communist Party.

Hoover Daily Report | September 29, 2025

This Friday, Eugene Volokh previews his forthcoming article on the First Amendment’s protections for “addictive” speech, press, and religious activity; Barry Strauss speaks with Andrew Roberts about two centuries of ancient Jewish revolt against the Roman empire; and Joshua Rauh explains why addressing entitlement spending will be key to restoring America’s fiscal balance and preserving the nation’s prosperity.

Hoover Daily Report | September 26, 2025