Robert Costa reports on Rep. Paul Ryan’s defense of his budget.

Jay Hallen wonders if Iraq can learn about nation-building from Italy.

Paul Kengor remembers Ronald Reagan’s 1981 speech at the University of Notre Dame.

David Harsanyi argues that Obama will close Big Oil tax loopholes and spend, not save, the proceeds.

Steven F. Hayward observes intellectuals’ penchant for tyrants.

Jay Nordlinger offers the fourth installment of the Oslo Journal.

Michael Barone chides President Obama for using the immigration issue for political purposes.

Kathryn Jean Lopez admires the prayerful example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.