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
EconomyCommentary
Senate Budget a Major Step Toward Tax Reform, but Falls Short on Spending Reforms
The Senate passed its fiscal year 2018 budget resolution late Thursday night, paving the way for potentially the most comprehensive tax reform package in decades…. Read More
PoliticsNews
2 Trump Nominees Attacked for Christian Beliefs Still Await Senate Confirmation
Longer work weeks could mean quicker votes on two of President Donald Trump’s nominees who Senate Democrats attacked for their religious views. Senate Majority Leader… Read More
PoliticsNews
11 GOP Senators Ask for 24/7 Schedule to Accomplish Trump’s Agenda
Eleven GOP senators wrote a letter asking Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to extend the chamber’s work hours to a 24/7 schedule “ to advance… Read More
PoliticsNews
The Trump Nominee Poised to Be Point Man on Draining Government Swamp
President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the federal government’s bureaucracy could be a key player in reforming it, and in keeping the president’s campaign pledge… Read More
PoliticsNews
Conservatives Fault Senate Republicans for Slow Confirmation of Trump Nominees
President Donald Trump has not been able to fully implement his agenda, in no small part because the Senate is not confirming his nominees, conservatives… Read More
LawCommentary
McConnell Wants to Ditch the Blue Slip for Judicial Nominees, and He’s Right
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., supports an important step toward fixing the backlog of judicial nominations that are piling up in the Senate. McConnell… Read More
EconomyCommentary
6 Takeaways From the Senate Budget Proposal
Last week, the Senate Budget Committee released its long-awaited fiscal year 2018 budget resolution. The purpose of such a resolution is twofold. First, as a… Read More
PoliticsNews
Roy Moore Defeats Trump’s Pick, Luther Strange, in GOP’s Alabama Senate Runoff
Challenger Roy Moore soundly defeated incumbent Luther Strange in Tuesday’s runoff to choose the Republican nominee in Alabama’s U.S. Senate race. With all precincts… Read More
Health CareCommentary
How the GOP Can Make Graham-Cassidy a Success
Over the weekend, Republican senators released a new version of “Graham-Cassidy,” their latest effort to undo Obamacare’s damage. It’s far from clear the bill can… Read More
Health CareCommentary
What Needs to Change in the Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill
Since January, Republicans in Congress have been working on efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare using the budget reconciliation vehicle. As a last-ditch effort to… Read More
LawCommentary
How to Stop Democrats From Stonewalling Judicial Nominees
Oregon’s two Democratic senators, Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, have announced they will seek to block the confirmation of 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals… Read More
LawCommentary
Al Franken Obstructs Judicial Nominee Because He’s ‘in the Mold’ of Thomas and Scalia
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., seems determined to block a judicial nominee from his home state. On Tuesday, Franken announced his intent to obstruct Minnesota Supreme… Read More
Health CareNews
Why Lisa Murkowski’s Senate Vote Preserving Obamacare Riles Alaska Conservatives
Some Republicans in Alaska are frustrated that one of their own broke ranks to vote with Senate Democrats against repealing Obamacare. Lisa Murkowski, Alaska’s senior… Read More
PoliticsNews
Alabama Special Election GOP Primary Goes to September Runoff
Two Republicans, Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala., and former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, will compete in a runoff election in September after failing to garner… Read More
