House Passes Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Bill Opposed by White House, McConnell
The House passed a bill to fund and revamp the Export-Import Bank, the agency that finances exports of U.S. goods and services to other countries.
Economy & Business
Paul Krugman: Always Wrong, Never in Doubt
Krugman warned shortly after the 2016 election that Trump’s victory would trigger a global recession “with no end in sight.”
These New Candidates Come with Heavy Baggage
Michael Bloomberg was apparently a raging sexist; Deval Patrick made an egregious decision; Rashida Tlaib runs afoul; and Ivanka Trump is a wonk.
Nancy Pelosi Says Finalized USMCA Deal ‘Imminent’
Nancy Pelosi said that the Trump administration’s renegotiated USMCA trade deal with Mexico and Canada will pass the House imminently.
Marco Rubio’s Bizarre Turn against Capitalism
How would ‘common-good capitalism’ reduce suicide, make work more meaningful, or induce more Americans to go to church?
Join Ramesh Ponnuru and Ivanka Trump Thursday at 2 Talking Paid Family Leave
For the sake of families and frankly the soul of America, we need to sit down and seriously consider how better to help families.
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No, You’re Not Imagining It: Life’s Getting More Pricey In The US
U.S. consumer prices rebounded more than expected in October and underlying inflation picked up. At the same time, Reuters reports trade tensions are receding and fears of a recession are ...
The Saudi Aramco IPO Raises Serious Geopolitical Concerns
The state-owned oil giant’s intent to go public is deeply problematic for the West, the United States, and the global economy.
The Conservative Case for Class Actions?
They’re better than the alternative: regulation by bureaucrats.
The Case for Common-Good Capitalism
Dignified work, strong families, and strong communities are key to civic — and economic — well-being.
Shaking Down the Rich Is Bad for Democracy
The more citizens believe that a small group of undeserving wealthy people are denying them nice things, the uglier our politics will become.