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.

How About Zero Tolerance for Crime?

It’s not hopeless or naïve. It’s the government’s job.

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.

Which Side Are You On?

Infrastructure and energy vs. political convenience

Calvinball in Ohio

Changing the rules on abortion in the middle of the game.

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.