Policy
Three Ways of Looking at the Debt Ceiling
The immediate crisis might be exaggerated, but disaster looms if we don’t address spending.
The End of Title 42
The Biden administration is sending troops to the border in preparation for a potential migrant surge.
Donald Trump’s Plan to Pare Back the ‘Deep State,’ Explained
The former president’s once and future plan to clean house in the federal bureaucracy has broader GOP support.
How Sanctions Can Help Bring Home American Hostages
The Levinson Act allows the administration to target individuals, not just organizations.
Repealing the Payroll-Tax Cap Won’t Save Social Security
Funding progressive dreams doesn’t mean just raising Elon Musk’s taxes.
Lawmakers Dig In Despite New Debt Ceiling Deadline
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says ‘X-date’ is approaching faster than anticipated.
Another Bank Goes Down
First Republic becomes the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history.
McCarthy’s Debt-Ceiling Plan Is Built on Unrealistic Spending Caps
The fiscal benefits would likely be far below what is advertised.
The Flooded Zone
Review of ‘Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral’ by Ben Smith.
A Debt Deal Still Seems Out of Sight
After passing their borrowing bill, House GOP leaders are betting Democrats will blink.
Republicans Notch Initial Debt-Ceiling Victory
Plus: U.S. ups its efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl.
If America Really Is Unpopular, We Have Only Ourselves to Blame
Washington is giving developing countries plenty of reasons to cozy up to China.