Libertarian Reporting for 2026-04-07
Today’s news coverage from libertarian media sources.
Ro Khanna: Congress Has Surrendered on War
The California congressman discusses the Iran war, unchecked executive power, California’s wealth tax debate, and the search for a shared American identity.
Reason.com
Apr 6, 2026 - reason.com
'I Am Blowing Up Everything'
Plus: There is no exit strategy in Iran, Artemis II approaches the Moon, federal taxpayers get to beautify D.C., and more...
Reason.com
Apr 6, 2026 - reason.com
Sex Educators Say They're Being Harmed by Age Verification Laws
Plus: Wisconsin governor vetoes porn age-check bill, more charges for penis protester, the Komodo dragon theory of social media, and more...
Reason.com
Apr 6, 2026 - reason.com
Trump’s War on Iran Obstructs His Other Goals
In a 2007 video, retired General Wesley Clark described the moment, in the early days of U.S. operations in Afghanistan, where he learned of a Department of Defense agenda flagging seven Middle Easter...
The Libertarian Institute
Apr 6, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
Some Links
TweetHere’s the abstract of John Veroneau’s new Maine Law Review paper, U.S. Trade Law and Policy at a Crossroads. The past decade has witnessed significant changes in U.S. international trade policy....
Cafe Hayek
Apr 6, 2026 - cafehayek.com
Trump's College Sports Executive Order Adds Chaos to an Already Wild Legal War
Plus: Fox and Sinclair go crying to the FCC over sports streaming, and the Masters ticket lottery makes it too hard to get in
Reason.com
Apr 6, 2026 - reason.com
As the Death Toll Rises in Trump's Immigration Crackdown, Support for ICE Shrinks
Deaths in ICE custody hit a 20-year high in 2025 and a majority now say the agency's actions make Americans less safe.
Reason.com
Apr 6, 2026 - reason.com
Journalism’s Better Days
A new collection of Murray Kempton’s reporting demonstrates how good writing encourages America to do better as a country.
Law & Liberty
Apr 6, 2026 - lawliberty.org
Posts Such As "Every Ice Gestapo Needs Too Be Shot" May Be Constitutionally Unprotected True Threats
From last week's decision in U.S. v. Murfin by Judge Gregory Frizzell (N.D. Okla.): At various times from July to… The post Posts Such As "Every Ice Gestapo Needs Too Be Shot" May Be Constitutionally ...
Reason.com
Apr 6, 2026 - reason.com
The Pentagon Has An Air Power Addiction
Iran is not some fragile backwater that will crumble under the weight of American bombs. It is a civilization state with thousands of years of continuous existence, a population of ninety million peop...
The Libertarian Institute
Apr 6, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
The week in regulations: Lead paint and mailing firearms.
Gas prices topped $4.00 per gallon. The one-year anniversary of President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs was solemnly observed. Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Agencies issued new regulations ...
Blog Posts Archive - Competitive Enterprise Institute
Apr 6, 2026 - cei.org
A Progressive Plan for SCOTUS: Thwarting Trump and Packing the Court
By James Fite Remember Demand Justice? Back in 2021, the progressive group pushed for Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer – then age 82 – to resign so that Joe Biden could appoint his replacement rat...
Liberty Nation News
Apr 6, 2026 - libertynation.com
Scalia’s continuing significance 10 years later
Robert Doar explores the continuing impact of one of the US Supreme Court’s most significant justices. Ten years on, the constitutional jurisprudence that Justice Scalia spent his life building has pr...
John Locke Foundation
Apr 6, 2026 - johnlocke.org
Trump’s Head-in-the-Sand Approach to America’s Looming Entitlement Crisis
Thanks to demographic change and poorly designed entitlement programs (primarily Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, but also food stamps and other welfare programs), the United States is stumbli...
International Liberty
Apr 6, 2026 - danieljmitchell.wordpress.com
Time for North Carolina finally to repeal the literacy test
I recently spoke with a group in western North Carolina about election policy. One of them asked what policies I am pursuing for the upcoming short session of the General Assembly. One of the things I...
John Locke Foundation
Apr 6, 2026 - johnlocke.org
After the Flood in Minnesota
Beyond the partisan melodrama, the ongoing welfare fraud scandal proves how dangerous “cataclysmic money” can be for communities.
Law & Liberty
Apr 6, 2026 - lawliberty.org
Offering one-year assessment of ‘Liberation Day’
Phil Gramm and Donald Boudreaux analyze the impact of one of President Donald Trump’s key economic ideas. A year ago Thursday, President Trump raised the average effective tariff rate to 22.5%, and pr...
John Locke Foundation
Apr 6, 2026 - johnlocke.org
Placing Trump’s Iran war in historical context
Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith analyze President Donald Trump’s unilateral approach to military action. The Constitution’s framers clearly aimed to check “the Dog of war,” in Jefferson’s phrase, by ensu...
John Locke Foundation
Apr 6, 2026 - johnlocke.org
UK’s new approach toward Muslims deserves scrutiny
Peter McIlvenna writes for Front Page Magazine about a controversial policy across the pond. In a development raising red flags across the Atlantic, Britain’s Labour government has appointed the UK’s ...
John Locke Foundation
Apr 6, 2026 - johnlocke.org
Trump Says US Sent Arms to Iranian Group to Use Against Government
President Donald Trump told reporters that the US transferred weapons to an Iranian group. The White House intended for the arms to help overthrow the government in Tehran. However, Trump claims the g...
The Libertarian Institute
Apr 6, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
$55K Sanctions Related in Part to AI-Hallucination-Filled Court Filings
"Though referred to the Alabama State Bar for any disposition it deems appropriate, the undersigned regrettably recommends" that the lawyer "be found incompetent to practice law."
Reason.com
Apr 6, 2026 - reason.com
Trump: The Entire Country of Iran Can Be Destroyed in a Single Night
President Donald Trump said the entire country of Iran could be destroyed in one night, suggesting he could give the order for the attack on Tuesday. “The entire country [of Iran] can be taken out in...
The Libertarian Institute
Apr 6, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
Liberty Nation News – Headlines – Breaking
By Liberty Nation Authors Trump to Iran: ‘We’re Blowing Up the Whole Country’ in 48 Hours President Donald Trump on Sunday let Iran know his patience for a negotiated deal to end the military conflict...
Liberty Nation News
Apr 6, 2026 - libertynation.com
Mayor Mamdani Has Declared War on Gold
Being the good socialist he is, Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City recognizes that gold represents sound money and commerce. Naturally, he wants to tax it into oblivion.
Mises Institute
Apr 6, 2026 - mises.org
Today in Supreme Court History: April 6, 1938
4/6/1938: United States v. Carolene Products argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 6, 1938 appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Apr 6, 2026 - reason.com
Ron Paul asks: Is This Donald Trump’s ‘Bay of Pigs’?
On today’s Ron Paul Liberty Report: Over the weekend a large US military operation was launched inside Iran, close to where some believe the 60 percent enriched uranium is stored. The stated goal was ...
Antiwar.com Blog
Apr 6, 2026 - antiwar.com
At Easter, Democrats Pine for ‘Better Times,’ But Skip Joe Biden
By Graham J Noble The Democrat Party’s official X social media account used the Easter weekend to reminisce about allegedly “better times” when one of their own was leading the country – but it ignore...
Liberty Nation News
Apr 6, 2026 - libertynation.com
Trump begs for ceasefire. Iran rejects it.
The country that is losing generally does not reject ceasefire proposals. Meanwhile, Iran demands an end to the Israeli war on civilians in Lebanon, etc.
Mises Institute
Apr 6, 2026 - mises.org
Trump’s Iran War: Worse Than Expected, But Better Than Hoped?
"Americans now know that the US government lives for war, is owned by Israel, and is completely beholden to and integrated with the military industrial complex..."
Mises Institute
Apr 6, 2026 - mises.org
Thanks to Trump, rising fuel prices endanger Milei coalition
Rising prices, triggered by Trump's Iran War (which Milei supports) endanger the political future of Milei in Argentina, as it does with other rightwing regimes in South America.
Mises Institute
Apr 6, 2026 - mises.org
Nationwide Injunctions, a Crucial Check on Presidential Power, Are Not Dead Yet
Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden asked the Supreme Court to abolish nationwide injunctions, which allow federal judges to stop a federal policy from going into effect.
Reason.com
Apr 5, 2026 - reason.com
Informed and Happily Scrolling
What could be better than this? Dopamine, serotonin, and all types of surging chemicals are fighting a battle royal in my brain. The post Informed and Happily Scrolling appeared first on Free the Peop...
Free the People
Apr 5, 2026 - freethepeople.org
The Iran War is Shattering the Global Oil Order
The Persian Gulf is the jugular vein of global oil supply. Roughly one-fifth of all oil traded on earth transits the Strait of Hormuz. Since the war picked back up on February 28th, data reported to G...
The Libertarian Institute
Apr 5, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
Iran, Oman Hold Talks on Strait of Hormuz
Iranian and Omani officials met to discuss shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. After the US and Israel attacked Iran, Tehran shut down the vital waterway to most tankers. A statement from the Oman...
The Libertarian Institute
Apr 5, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
Politician Humor
I haven’t shared any politicians humor since last year (April and September), so let’s catch up, starting with this Instagram video on the difference between rats and America’s “leadership class.” Our...
International Liberty
Apr 5, 2026 - danieljmitchell.wordpress.com
Today in Supreme Court History: April 5, 1982
4/5/1982: Justice Abe Fortas dies. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 5, 1982 appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Apr 5, 2026 - reason.com
John Mearsheimer on Following in LBJ’s Footsteps
Reprinted from John’s Substack: On 31 March 2026, I was on “Judging Freedom” talking with the Judge about where we are headed in Iran. I thought it was one of the best discussions he and I have had on...
Antiwar.com Blog
Apr 5, 2026 - antiwar.com
Slay Propaganda Like a Lawyer
Announcing my First eBook: Slay Propaganda Like a Lawyer In this eBook I teach you the skills I use every day in both the courtroom and in the information war. The eBook is free for my free email list...
The Libertarian Institute
Apr 5, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
A Case for Investing in Uranium and Other Commodities
There is a particular kind of folly that afflicts late civilisations. It is not ignorance, nor even corruption, but a systematic preference for the unreal over the real. Wealth becomes detached from p...