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The Constitution gives the President limited powers to repel attacks, but President Obama claims a broad authority to go to war in Syria. He has, notably, asked for Congress's endorsement of his plan. Gene Healy, vice president at the Cato Institute, argues that the President will have a tough time ignoring the results of a Congressional vote, especially if they reject his call for authorization. Video produced by Caleb O. Brown and Austin Bragg.

Overseas and within the United States, there is little appetite for war with Syria. Even the Obama Administration has muted its own drumbeat for war. Doug Bandow, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, discusses the pushback on war in Syria.Video produced by Caleb O. Brown, Kevin Sennett and Blair Gwaltney.

Federal agencies will attempt to regulate Bitcoin, according to the Mercatus Center's Jerry Brito. Given that regulation simply cannot control the new currency, the question is whether that regulation will foster its growth or relegate it to illicit uses. Video produced by Caleb O. Brown and Austin Bragg.

In light of the recent deluge of privacy scandals, it is a critical time to be diligent in maintaining personal liberties. Tom Palmer opened this year's Cato University with a reminder that it is our job as libertarians to ask the awkward questions.

The government is a greater threat to our liberty than all criminals combined. Tim Lynch, Director of the Project on Criminal Justice for the Cato Institute, discussed the balance between law enforcement and protecting the rights of citizens.

"What's important for the libertarian movement in general is to develop and promote the principles of liberty and limited government."David Boaz told this year's Cato University that libertarians have a record to be proud of, and a record to build on.

Rob McDonald gave this year's Cato University attendees a reintroduction to George Washington. While many have forgotten, his founding principles continue to set an example for liberty.

Most would agree that war isn't a very good humanitarian tool. At this year's Cato University, Doug Bandow discussed American foreign policy and what our leadership should take into account when they think about engaging in conflicts.

The Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act based on the idea that the individual mandate was indeed a "tax" instead of a "penalty" as it was described in the original legislation. Robert Levy, Chairman of the Cato Institute, discusses the historical conflict between the Commerce clause and the General Welfare clause as it relates to more recent decisions.

Following the New Deal, the Roosevelt administration sought to increase federal regulation of private industries through manipulation of the Supreme Court. Speaking to Cato University, Roger Pilon described how this became a pattern that eviscerated the enumerated powers and lead to the modern Executive State.

Rob McDonald walks us through the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence.

From botched raids to gunwalking scandals, it seems clear that current US drug policy has done nothing but raise profits for criminal enterprises. Award-winning editorial columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Mary Anastasia O'Grady discussed America's drug war with this year's Cato University attendees.Video produced by Blair Gwaltney.

Cato University attendees were surprised by Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) taking the stage for a short talk during their lunch. Rep. Amash discussed his recent efforts for the protection of privacy and our 4th Amendment rights. Follow the link above for the full event, including memorable question and answer session.

During his first lecture at this year's Cato University, Professor Jeff Miron discussed two common economic analyses and their relevance to libertarian policy. He also pointed to the constraints these put on consumers, private firms, and government agencies.

Doug Bandow discusses Egypt on FOX