David Beer

David Beer, Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute, offers keen insights into the political landscape surrounding Trump’s recent pardons, particularly for January 6th figures and Enrique Tarrio. The conversation dives into the significance of these actions for the Republican Party and debates over constitutional risks tied to policies on birthright citizenship. Highlights also include a discussion on media reactions to Elon Musk's gestures, the Democrats' evolving strategies, and the implications of revoking security clearances for intelligence officials.

David Beer, director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute and immigration policy analyst, breaks down how the Trump White House has sharply restricted legal pathways. He covers massive backlogs across visas, freezes on adjudications for dozens of countries, bans on employment and family entries, and policy moves that prioritize removals over due process.

David Beer, director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute, explains how immigrants affect the federal budget. Felicity Hanna, BBC reporter, describes global trade reactions from India, the EU, China, and the UK. They discuss the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, remaining legal authorities for import taxes, possible new global tariffs, and who might seek refunds.