Policy
Our China Self-Own
Failing to improve our immigration policy gives our biggest competitor a leg up on skilled labor.
Democrats Urge New Gun Laws Amid Spate of Shootings
Plus: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy begin new debt ceiling talks.
The Danger of Mike Lee’s Ukraine Skepticism
He’s trying to re-create an isolationist worldview that the GOP banished decades ago.
Economy Still Weird
Plus: A Republican senator holds up high-ranking military promotions over the Pentagon’s abortion policy.
Senators Examine Worldwide Threats
Plus: A new China competition bill is in the works, and e-commerce trade benefits receive more scrutiny.
SCOTUS Poised to Rein in the Administrative State
Plus: Ed Sheeran fends off a copyright lawsuit.
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.