The Deregulatory Achievements of the Trump Labor Department
President Trump’s Department of Labor is fighting the administrative state—and benefiting the economy.
Democratic Senators Sinema and Manchin Vote to Convict Trump
Moderate Democratic Senators Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Joe Manchin of West Virginia voted Wednesday to convict President Trump.
For Black History Month, Joaquin Phoenix Wants to Honor Black People
And that’s why he accepted an award, scolded the audience, and lauded … no black people in particular.
The Democratic Party Fails Its Voters
Both parties have big flaws in organizations. But at least the GOP counts the votes.
Is Trump’s Unorthodoxy Becoming Orthodox?
The U.S. has become no better friend to an increasing number of allies and neutrals, and no worse an adversary to a shrinking group of enemies.
Fewer Abortions? Here Come ‘The Dark Ages’
Abortion’s supporters fear the coming of terrible times, when human dignity and worth will be crushed beneath the hands of oppressors . . .
The Trump Impeachment Saga Will Have Long-Term Consequences for Republicans
One chapter in the Trump impeachment saga is ending, but the story is far from over.
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Rick Scott Announces Constitutional Amendment Raising Impeachment Voting Threshold in the House
"An act as divisive as impeachment must have bipartisan backing and overwhelming support," Scott said in a statement.
Trump on Romney’s Impeachment Vote: ‘I Don’t Like People Who Use Faith’ to Justify Behavior They ‘Know Is Wrong’
President Trump singled out Senator Mitt Romney (R., Utah) during a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday.
Iran Is Not Hyperinflating
Journalists are making finger-in-the-wind forecasts of hyperinflation.
Mitt Romney: A Modern Man for All Seasons
The Utah senator, having sworn to do impartial justice, would not evade the truth.
Ethics Rules Do Not Bar Judges from Membership in the Federalist Society
It is home to serious debates about legal doctrine.
Orange County Has Released More Than 2,000 Criminal Illegal Immigrants in Recent Years Due to California’s Sanctuary Law
The data drew praise from acting ICE Director Matthew Albence, who released a statement saying that “this is exactly what ICE has said time and again.”
Can Elizabeth Warren Make a Comeback in New Hampshire?
If Warren is going to turn things around, she probably needs to turn in a bravura performance at Friday’s debate in Manchester.
Sandy Salmon’s Iowa Campus Intellectual Diversity Act
The filing of three campus intellectual diversity bills within about the first month of the 2020 state legislative session is an encouraging sign.
Chinese Authorities Lock Citizens Inside Homes in Attempt to Stop Coronavirus Spread
Other measures include the closing of all public venues deemed "unessential" and the banning of weddings and funerals.
Security Review of Shadow’s Iowa Caucus App Found Hackable ‘Vulnerabilities’
A cybersecurity firm contracted by ProPublica has reviewed the app and concluded that a skilled hacker could have altered vote totals.
AG Barr Requires FBI to Obtain His Approval Before Investigating 2020 Candidates
The FBI in 2016 carried out investigations pertaining to both presidential candidates.
DHS Bans New Yorkers from Trusted Traveler Programs over Sanctuary Law Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Receive Driver Licenses
The “Green Light” law also blocks federal agencies like ICE and CBP from accessing the state’s DMV records without a court order.
Buttigieg and Sanders Locked in Virtual Tie with 97 Percent of Iowa Results Tallied
Earlier reports with over 60 percent of results counted had shown Buttigieg clearly ahead of Sanders.
The Democratic Party Fails Its Voters
Both parties have big flaws in organizations. But at least the GOP counts the votes.
The Deregulatory Achievements of the Trump Labor Department
President Trump’s Department of Labor is fighting the administrative state—and benefiting the economy.
Impeachment Aftermath
The Trump Impeachment Saga Will Have Long-Term Consequences for Republicans
One chapter in the Trump impeachment saga is ending, but the story is far from over.
Senate Votes to Acquit President Trump on Both Articles of Impeachment
The Senate voted largely along party lines on Wednesday to acquit President Trump on both articles of impeachment and allow him to remain in office.
Coronavirus
How Bad Will the Coronavirus Outbreak Be?
The virus is unlikely to do as much damage as some past pandemics, but it’s a serious threat. We must remain vigilant to contain it and seek a vaccine.
The Coronavirus Plague and Social Media
Navigating the outbreak in a world of endless unverified information
In This Issue
The Democrats’ 2020 Playbook
A review of A Citizen’s Guide to Beating Donald Trump and How to Beat Trump: America’s Top Political Strategists on What It Will Take.
Meghan and Harry, Roiled Royals
Life as a princess required too many sacrifices—really.
Avast, Ye Porch Pirates!
Notes from a dystopian hellscape proto-fascist paranoia-enabling nightmare.
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