We Have a Republican Speaker, but No Republican Plan to Speak Of
What specifically do Republicans plan to do now? Where’s their five-point or 10-point plan for tackling inflation or crime? What’s their plan for crimping Biden’s spending spree?
Joe Biden, Welfare King
Biden sees massive welfare spending for as many people as possible as a success, not a failure.
House Democrats Should Nominate Liz Cheney as Speaker
There is no constitutional requirement the speaker be a current member.
Republicans to Investigate Russian Environmental Influence Peddling That the Media Dismiss
We don’t know if the Russians are covertly funneling money to U.S. environmental groups, or any other U.S. groups for that matter—but it would be nice if we did know.
As Latin America Shifts Left, Oil Production Could Fall
The leftward turn of many Latin American governments is yet another reason why the Biden administration needs to end its war on U.S.-produced fossil fuels. Otherwise, the energy shortages facing Europe will find their way to the states.
House Republicans Should Just Say No to 'Revenge Impeachments'
While House Republicans will be tempted to consider and initiate impeachments, they should resist the urge. Better to let the voters impose their own type of impeachment in the polling booths in 2024.
A 'Pay Gap' Tells Us Nothing About Discrimination Against Latinas
Differences don’t necessarily imply discrimination.
20 Years Later, the 'Axis of Evil' is Bigger, Bolder--and More Evil
In the 20 years since Bush identified his version of the Axis of Evil, the number of countries and the threat level have grown. And it’s becoming all too reminiscent of the 1930s.
Could Merrick Garland Use the Fourteenth Amendment to Bar Trump from the Presidency?
Perhaps Trump should not run again, but an attorney general has no business trying to ensure he can’t. If that’s Garland’s motive, he’s the one who should be on trial.
U.S. Has LNG to Heat Europe; Does it Have the Will?
Domestic LNG production could keep homes warm in Europe, countering Russian aggression while advancing U.S. interests.