Back to the Slow-Growth Economy
The economy is doing well, just not as well as we thought—or hoped. If Trump plans to run for reelection on a record of strong economic growth, he needs to resolve some lingering issues.
Three Thumbs Down for the Big-Spending Budget Buster
Another big-spending budget deal, where Republicans claim they'll do better next time—though "next time" never seems to come.
They Want Your Retirement Savings
The SECURE Act will prevent you from using your IRA to bless your children and grandchildren. It would be an ominous precedent.
'Biden' His Time on Obamacare
Joe Biden wants a government-run health care system, just like most Democratic presidential candidates, he just plans to bide his time in getting there.
In Defense of (Honest) Billionaires
Millionaire Bernie Sanders criticizes honest billionaires even as he has historically praised government-made billionaires. He has that backwards.
Democrats Would Resolve the Question of Whether Illegal Immigrants Burden Society
Immigrants may currently be a net asset to the economy, but under the Democratic presidential candidates' proposals they will surely be a net cost.
Could the 2020 Election Hinge on...Taxes?
The Democratic candidates all claim their new programs and tax increases would boost the economy. Ironically, their chief goal is to repeal Trump’s one accomplishment, tax reform, that actually has improved the economy.
Health Care Price Transparency Won't Take Off Until Patients, Rather Than Government, Demand It
We agree that health care needs price transparency, and it will come if and when health care consumers, rather than government, demand it.
Smart Artificial Intelligence Policy
President Trump's artificial intelligence initiative appears to take positive steps in prioritizing and advancing AI efforts while limiting government control and financing.
Five Cheers for Trump's Latest Health Care Initiative
President Obama boasted he wanted to increase individuals' access to affordable health coverage. President Trump may have just accomplished Obama's goal.