Policy

The Long Pipeline of Natural Gas Politics

And why Joe Biden’s ‘pause’ on the development of new export facilities might be a bait-and-switch.

The Problem With ‘Monetizing the Debt’

Just printing more money won’t solve our problems.

Biden Pauses New Liquefied Natural Gas Exports

Does the move represent a landmark climate policy or an election-year gamble?

Let’s Not Turn the Child Tax Credit Into Welfare

The CTC at its best can provide tax relief for families and encourage work. That’s not what Congress’ recent proposal does.

A Tale of Two Speakers

Mike Johnson, Sam Rayburn, and the path to clear a legislative logjam.

Rebel Yell

The politics of ‘invasion’ in Texas.

‘Changing Politics’ Threaten Senate Immigration Deal

A bipartisan border security package in the upper chamber teeters on the brink.

Biden’s War Powers Called Into Question

Analyzing the legal authority underpinning the Biden administration’s recent strikes in the Middle East.

Industrial Policy’s Corruption Problem Is Hiding in Plane Sight

Boeing’s troubles reveal another risk of government support for ‘national champions’

Is It Time to Give Up on the United Nations?

The U.S. spends billions propping up the compromised and mostly useless international organization.

Congress Avoids a Shutdown … For Now

The House and Senate pass another laddered continuing resolution to fund the government until early March.

School Absenteeism Isn’t Going Anywhere

After skyrocketing during the pandemic, absence levels still haven’t returned to normal.

It’s Time to Put Social Security, Medicare, and Taxes on the Table

Republicans can avert a debt crisis, but only once they’ve faced some harsh truths.

On ‘Making Things’

Promoting manufacturing isn’t as simple (or desirable) as it might sound.

Congress Moves to Expand the Child Tax Credit

The bipartisan sponsors hope to pass the measure before tax season.

Biden—Finally—Responds to Houthi Aggression

In doing so, the president exposed rank hypocrisy from the right and the left.