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Advocates for US military intervention have invoked the war against the Barbary pirates as justification. Yet, an examination of that conflict shows that President Jefferson’s actions were limited and followed the direction of Congress. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/jeffersons-war-barbary-pirates-unjustified-password-military-intervention

On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Tho, and Connor look at the news this week, including the escalation of threats to turn federal troops onto blue states, criminal charges for former FBI Director James Comey, and yet another government shutdown. There’s still time to join the 2025 Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Delray Beach, Florida. Learn more here: https://mises.org/events/supporters-summit-2025

Was Jackson’s victory over the Second Bank of the United States a triumph for liberty, or did it merely expand federal authority under the guise of constraining it? His legacy is complicated, but there is much we can learn from it. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/complicated-legacy-andrew-jacksons-bank-war

The Renaissance period is seen as mostly positive by historians, but the sinister development of absolutism and the imperial state complicates the legacy of that time. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/absolutism-and-reason-state-rothbard-growth-statism

Although the political establishment claims the Comey indictment represents an unprecedented moment in our history, the truth is much different. Federal prosecutors have a long history of bringing unjustified, politically-motivated prosecutions. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/james-comey-not-innocent-victim-lawfare-he-helped-create

The media is trying to frame last week’s indictment of James Comey as a “norm-shattering” use of executive power for personal gain. In truth, it's just the latest chapter in a much older story: the struggle between elected and unelected officials. Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/trump-comey-and-long-history-unelected-government Be sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB

By trying to protect dairy farmers and raise their incomes, the government created a massive cheese surplus, then gave it away, thus harming the farmers they were trying to support. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/wheels-government-cheese

Explore how the Fourteenth Amendment, originally designed to protect freed slaves, has morphed into a tool for judicial activism. Delve into critiques of its political uses by judges, illustrated by recent federal cases involving school names and free speech. Unpack Justice Thomas's originalist stance and the permanent effects of Reconstruction laws. The discussion highlights how a century of misinterpretation has shifted the Constitution's meaning, sparking debate over centralization of judicial power for social change.

Delve into the debate over environmental mandates versus true conservation principles. The discussion highlights the critical role of silver in modern technology and the rising supply deficits due to increased consumption by solar and EV subsidies. Mark Thornton critiques how these government interventions distort market signals, ultimately leading to resource waste. He emphasizes the importance of property rights and profit incentives in fostering genuine conservation. Explore how ownership drives resource preservation better than bureaucratic targets.

President Trump’s latest anti-broadcast media actions are portrayed in legacy media as being unprecedented. While they definitely are outrageous, they hardly are the first time presidents have used federal agencies to go after broadcast opposition. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/presidents-have-long-history-using-fcc-silence-their-critics