Opinion
The hubris of J.D. Vance
Earlier this year, Vice President J.D. Vance was the clear front-runner for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. That is no longer the case.
Republicans, prioritize permitting reform in the lame-duck session
Unified government with one-party rule rarely lasts. This stark reality must sink in as Congress takes up bipartisan permitting reform legislation crafted with the White House.
The Fed got it right; now Congress must do the same
Every day, the federal government spends nearly $3 billion on interest on its debt. That’s almost $120 million per hour — and it only covers the cost of past borrowing.
Vance does not have a chance in 2028
Vice President J.D. Vance knew he had to get out — quickly. So he threw his boss, President Trump, under the bus the day after Republicans lost the House and Senate, rendering them both lame ducks until they leave office.
Abdul El-Sayed’s art of deception
Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed made history by becoming the U.S. Senate’s first elected devout Muslim. His youth, charisma and blended progressive-populist message charmed Michigan’s voters.
BAAJA permitting reform bill puts Trump at odds with his energy team
This permitting legislation story just keeps getting better and better.
The world needs prediction markets
An issue that has flared up almost as fast as the public’s revolt against data centers is the rapid growth of prediction markets.
Todd Blanche and the Department of Political Justice
There is perhaps no more dangerous appointment in a constitutional republic than an attorney general who mistakes his obligation to defend the Constitution for a choice to defend the president.
The next Arsenal of Democracy needs more than Washington
The midterm elections have delivered a divided government and increased uncertainty over defense spending, reconciliation funding and Washington’s ability to quickly signal long-term financial commitments.