PoliticsCommentary
How an Obscure Author Made Chappaquiddick a National Story
If anyone ever truly deserved a Profiles in Courage Award, it was the late Leo Damore, the author of the book “Senatorial Privilege: The Chappaquiddick… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Meet the Republican Who Broke the Glass Ceiling for All Women
She was the first woman candidate from a major political party to run for president. She regularly faced the mockery and scorn that comes from… Read More
PoliticsNews
Here Are 6 of the 146 Key Trump Nominees Stalled by Senate Democrats
Senate Democrats have slowed President Donald Trump’s efforts to build his administration by pushing the maximum 30 hours of debate for nearly every one of… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
‘Chappaquiddick’ Depicts a Ted Kennedy Marked by Complexity and Guilt
History is filled with Democratic scandals that often provoke the reaction, “If a Republican had done that … ” Chappaquiddick is not such an example…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
Senate ‘Loan’ Bill Is a Poorly Disguised Bailout for Private Pensions
Making loans to private individuals or entities has no foundation in the Constitution, but that doesn’t stop government from using lending to encourage desirable behaviors,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Homeland Security Oversight Is a Mess. Here’s What Should Change.
Since its founding in 2002, the Department of Homeland Security has never been reauthorized, which has allowed various problems to fester. Last July, the House… Read More
News
Rubio Backs ‘Gun Violence Restraining Orders,’ Other Measures to Boost School Safety
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., rolled out a series of gun proposals Thursday, one day after joining a group of lawmakers who met with President Donald… Read More
PoliticsNews
Trump OMB Nominee, Attacked for Faith, Finally Heads for Confirmation Vote
President Donald Trump’s nominee for a key budget position, stalled by senators on both sides of the aisle, finally will get a vote next week…. Read More
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Cornyn Releases Hold on Trump’s Pick for Deputy Director of OMB
A senator from Texas is no longer holding up the nomination of President Donald Trump’s pick to be deputy director of the Office of Management… Read More
EconomyCommentary
5 Things to Know About Congress’ Latest Budget-Busting Deal
Congressional leaders on Wednesday announced their latest budget-busting deal. The plan would provide a much-needed boost to defense spending, but fails in almost all other… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
In Immigration Debate, Senators Must Put Americans and Their Dreams First
The just-paused Schumer Shutdown of the federal government brought to mind one of the most surprising headlines I’ve ever read. Last September, Senate Minority Leader… Read More
PoliticsNews
How Shutdown Under Trump Compares With Obama, Other Presidents
The three-day partial government shutdown on President Donald Trump’s first anniversary in office had some marked differences from the last shutdown in 2013, aside from… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Democrats Change Their Tune on Government Shutdowns
The federal government’s three-day closure ended with something of a whimper on Monday. The Senate voted overwhelmingly to reopen the government with a stopgap bill… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Schumer Shutdown Makes Clear Democrats’ Real Priorities
A couple of days before the shutdown, Genevieve Wood recorded this commentary, which you can either watch above or read below. Since then, Senate Democrats,… Read More
LawCommentary
The Rich Legacy Orrin Hatch Will Leave in the Senate
Washington, D.C., is filled to the brim with skilled politicians and bright people. What it has in short supply are people who possess those characteristics… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Podcast: The Effects of Roy Moore’s Loss
What does losing a Republican in the Senate mean? How liberal is Doug Jones, the Democrat who did win in Alabama last night? What about… Read More
PoliticsNews
In Upset, Doug Jones Defeats Roy Moore in Alabama
Democrat Doug Jones beat Republican Roy Moore in Tuesday’s special election in Alabama’s U.S. Senate race. Prior to the allegations of sexual misconduct Moore… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Senate Should Follow House’s Lead in Nixing Special-Interest Loopholes
President Donald Trump is right. Washington is a swamp, infested with special-interest groups feverishly working to keep their place in the capital bog. Our current… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Podcast: The Left’s Double Standard on Sexual Misconduct
Are the Democrats hypocrites when it comes to politicians accused of sexual misconduct? We discuss that, as well as the Palestinian uproar over President Trump… Read More
PoliticsNews
Sen. Al Franken Resigns in Wake of Sexual Miscount Accusations
WASHINGTON—Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., officially resigned in a speech on the Senate floor Thursday amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Franken’s resignation comes the day… Read More
LawCommentary
Meet These 2 Trump Judicial Nominees Who Just Fielded Questions in the Senate
This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee considered two of President Donald Trump’s best nominations to date—Kyle Duncan for the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals,… Read More
EconomyCommentary
4 Ways the Senate Could Ruin Good Tax Reform
The Senate version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has successfully passed both the Finance and Budget committees and is now on the Senate… Read More
EconomyCommentary
After Months of Inaction, Senate Republicans Must Seize Chance to Pass Tax Reform
After nearly 11 months of careening from one disappointment to another, Congress is on the verge of a major breakthrough on tax reform. I won’t… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
This Senator Is Putting an End to Democrat Stonewalling on Judicial Picks
Don’t say we didn’t warn you, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told Democrats at a rocky Senate Judiciary meeting last week. When Democrats blew up the… Read More
PoliticsNews
Citing Virginia Election Losses, Conservatives Demand Congress Follow Through on Promises
Conservatives are calling for Republicans in Congress to fulfill their campaign promises by supporting President Donald Trump’s spending proposal and to not enact amnesty in… Read More
LawCommentary
Democrats Berate Conservative Judicial Nominee for Politically Incorrect Tweets
This week, two nominees to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee, facing fierce opposition from Democrats. President Donald… Read More
EconomyCommentary
6 Ways the Senate Improves the House Tax Reform Bill
The House version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a long-awaited step toward updating America’s tax code. If you’re a middle-class taxpayer, the… Read More
PoliticsNews
Trump Nominees Languish in GOP-Controlled Senate
Fewer than half of President Donald Trump’s executive branch and judicial nominees have been confirmed by the Senate—the lowest number of confirmations in the past… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Here’s How We’re Making Real Progress Toward Tax Reform
It’s not every day that good news comes out of Congress, but last week the United States Senate made firm progress on tax reform that… Read More
PoliticsNews
GOP Leader Holding Up Trump Budget Nominee Over Hurricane Funding
It was Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who launched a broadside against President Donald Trump’s budget nominee over religious views, but it’s the No. 2 Republican… Read More
