Today, Mobina Riazi chronicles ordinary Iranians’ perseverance and courage in the face of digital censorship by a tyrannical government; Ross Levine announces a new series of letters written in the voice of Adam Smith, focusing on the institutions required for liberty; and Vivek Lall identifies three technologies that hold the key to twenty-first century geopolitical dominance, warning that America needs to take swift action to stay ahead of China in these areas.

Hoover Daily Report | January 12, 2026

This Friday, Abbas Milani argues that Iran is closer than it has been in four decades to replacing its current regime; Peter Berkowitz speaks with Bill Whalen about the parallels between American and Israeli independence and core political values; and Joseph Ledford analyzes the Western Hemisphere defense strategy behind the Trump administration’s military, intelligence, and law enforcement actions in and around Venezuela.

Hoover Daily Report | January 9, 2026

Today, Russell Berman analyzes the drivers of disruptive student behavior on certain college campuses in recent years; David Henderson argues that NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s championing of “collectivism” overlooks that ideology’s abundant historical failures; and Eyck Freymann and coauthor Harry Halem present a condensed version of the argument made in their recent book The Arsenal of Democracy.

Hoover Daily Report | January 8, 2026

Today, The GoodFellows convene to discuss the nighttime raid to capture Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, as well as protests in Iran and US designs on Greenland. H.R. McMaster speaks about his work educating Stanford students, preparing them to confront future American national security challenges. And experts, members of Congress, and Hoover fellows gather to discuss the future of US AI policy.

Hoover Daily Report | January 7, 2026

Today, John Cochrane explains the limited virtues of Federal Reserve independence; H.R. McMaster explains the US policies that should follow the Maduro raid; and Larry Diamond calls on the Trump administration to promptly facilitate the transition of power to Venezuela’s democratic opposition forces.

Hoover Daily Report | January 6, 2026

Today, Niall Ferguson argues that the capture of Nicolás Maduro fits into a larger pattern of current politics echoing the late Gilded Age; Michael McFaul calls on the Trump administration to prioritize supporting a democratic transition in Venezuela; and H.R. McMaster speaks with CBS News about how Venezuelans in exile are prepared to “reclaim their country” following Maduro’s ouster.

Hoover Daily Report | January 5, 2026

This Friday, psychologist William Damon shares findings on how to lead a more purposeful life; Lanhee Chen calls on lawmakers to increase competition in the healthcare sector to improve choice and affordability; and David Henderson argues that a prohibition approach to drug policy is counterproductive, as it increases the harms it seeks to mitigate.

Hoover Daily Report | December 19, 2025

Today, Matt Pottinger and Ben Buchanan warn that the Trump administration is giving China the reins in the AI race by approving the export of more advanced NVIDIA chips. Apple In China author Patrick McGee appears on the latest episode of China Considered. And Eugene Volokh explores if the Toronto-based publisher of the Franklin the Turtle series can sue the US government for using Franklin’s likeness in a series of online memes.

Hoover Daily Report | December 18, 2025