Jeffrey A. Singer A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) found only 19 percent of the 1.2 million Medicare enrollees who have opioid use disorder (OUD) have been accessing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Addiction medical specialists classify three medications as MOUD: methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone (Vivitrol). Methadone and buprenorphine ...
David J. Bier I just had a disturbing conversation with a green card holder—a legal permanent resident of the United States. He had asked if he thought traveling internationally was wise for him as someone who has criticized President Trump and Israel and whether he should avoid any further criticism and/or remove any past criticism from his social media before ...
The first Mexico-born female member of Congress is launching her comeback bid on Tuesday, setting her sights on a Democrat who Republicans view as one of the most vulnerable House incumbents of 2026. ‘Unfortunately, we don’t have that many voices in the Spanish-speaking community — in Telemundo, in television — talking to the Spanish-speaking community about the amazing work President ...
Mustafa Akyol On March 30, 2025, I had the pleasure of visiting the Beth El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandria, Virginia, for a conversation inspired by my latest book, The Islamic Moses. The event was organized and hosted by my colleague Evan Bolick, General Counsel at the Cato Institute, and was attended by many members of his community. Thanks to Evan’s thoughtful questions, we explored ...
Dominik Lett It’s officially Tax Day. Time to take stock. The federal government spent $7.1 trillion in 2024. Tax dollars paid for $5.3 trillion, or 74 percent. The rest (26 percent) was borrowed. This $1.8 trillion in deficit spending is deferred taxation. Inevitably, borrowing will be paid for by new taxes or inflation, meaning our children and grandchildren will pay ...
Caleb O. Brown After almost 18 years and well over 4,000 episodes, I’m ending my time as host of the Cato Daily Podcast on April 22. On that final episode, I’ll detail what I’m doing next. I hope you’ll listen. I’m putting together a list of favorite episodes over the years to run following my departure. If you have some episodes ...
UK business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in over two years, according to new data from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as rising tax pressures and escalating global trade tensions take their toll on corporate sentiment. In its latest quarterly survey of 1,000 chartered accountants, the ICAEW reported that its Business Confidence Index ...
As it aims to defend its razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives in next year’s midterm elections, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is off to a fast fundraising start. The NRCC, which is the House GOP’s campaign arm, announced on Tuesday that it ‘shattered records’ with a $21.5 million fundraising haul last month, which it says was the ...
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is working through a backlog of roughly 3,200 grant awards that did not have signed agreements to go with them, which Secretary Sean Duffy said was inherited from when former Secretary Pete Buttigieg oversaw the department. ‘Since coming into office, my team has discovered an unprecedented backlog of grants leftover from the previous administration,’ Duffy ...
Eyewear has undergone a dramatic transformation. No longer just a practical item, it has evolved into a powerful accessory that bridges the gap between style and professionalism. For business professionals and young executives, a well-chosen pair of glasses adds sophistication, confidence, and a dash of flair to any outfit. But what’s driving this shift, and how do you choose the ...