Policy

The Fast and the Furious

Send the immigration bill to the House.

There’s a Price to Pay for Public Trust

Crimes that corrupt our institutions don’t just hurt the people who are directly involved.

It’s Time to Pass the Kids Online Safety Act

Social media is contributing to unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, and self-harm in adolescents.

Checking in on the U.S. Housing Market

Despite improving economic numbers generally, high mortgage rates and high prices are leading to supply problems.

Let Parents, Not Politicians, Keep Kids Safe Online

Regulating social media behavior for kids runs into privacy trade-offs most Americans won’t tolerate.

Is a Congressional Deal on Immigration and Ukraine Funding Dead?

A bill to stem the tide of illegal immigration may pass the Senate, but its chances in the House look increasingly slim.

Blame Bad Law for Biden’s Bad LNG Pause

A notoriously vague delegation of congressional authority lets the president play politics with global energy security.

Reading Between the Lies

Trump’s fact-free rant against NATO is more about bolstering his argument against Ukraine funding.

A Child Tax Credit Compromise for the Real World

The Wyden-Smith deal would take a modest step toward improving the CTC’s ability to support families.

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.