The editors argue the House GOP must take the lead in the debt-ceiling talks.

Michael Tanner bemoans the fact that Democrats are playing hardball while the GOP plays softball.

Laura Ingraham discusses the problem of the murse.

Jay Nordlinger notes the media’s forgiving attitude toward President Obama’s gaffes.

Kathryn Jean Lopez talks with Frank Miniter about the future of the Bill of Rights.

Michelle Malkin shares good news: Both parties hate IPAB.

Thomas Sowell commemorates sports giants Stan Musial, Hank Greenberg, and Joe Louis.

Jonah Goldberg reminds us that the president still has the best seat at the negotiating table.

Kathleen Hartnett White considers the economy-killing Cross-State Air Pollution Rule.

Jim Lacey laments the dearth of actual strategy in our military’s strategic blueprints.