Biden Administration

Can the Supreme Court Provide Clarity on Abortion in Life-Threatening Cases?

Two years after Dobbs, there is still confusion about what exceptions to state abortion laws allow.

The Problem With Biden’s ‘Don’t’ Doctrine

The president’s emphasis on de-escalation ignores that geopolitical instability didn’t start on October 7.

U.S.-Japan Summit Addresses Chinese Threat in the Indo-Pacific

Biden continues to build coalitions of the willing in Asia.

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Biden Takes Another Swing at Student Debt Cancellation

The president tries to make good on a campaign promise.

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The Idiotic Astrophysics of Umbrage

A blazing sun of facileness and imbecility burns brightly at the center of our political solar system.

Now’s Not the Time to Double Down on Protectionism

Trade restrictions aren’t the biggest driver of inflation, but their effects aren’t trivial, either.

Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Mifepristone Case

The suit over abortion pill regulations seems likely to hinge on standing, not substance.

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The Biden Administration Has an Opportunity to Rein In Iran

The strong response to proxy strikes in early February shows it can be done.

The DOJ Sues Apple for Alleged Antitrust Violations

Is Apple’s “ecosystem” anti-competitive or good business?

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Fueling the Electric Vehicle Transition

A final rule from the EPA adjusts the timeline for the auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles.

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Defang TikTok Before It’s Too Late

The app gives the Chinese Communist Party its greatest asymmetric advantage over the U.S.

Defund the Speech Police

Both nationalists and progressives keep running into the wall that is the First Amendment.

Haiti’s Violent Crisis Continues

Political squabbles at home and abroad lead to a worsening situation in Haiti.

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Gig Workers Face New Rules

Updated regulations governing independent contractors took effect this week.

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Israel, Gaza, and the ‘Day After’ Dilemma

Key stakeholders remain divided over postwar Palestinian governance.

Ceasefire Negotiations Again Sputter Between Israel and Hamas

The U.S. increases calls for a humanitarian pause and the return of hostages.

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