As president, Trump asked a foreign leader to work with his personal attorney to investigate a political rival. That’s not right.
Category Archives: International and national
O’Halleran’s bailout bill illustrates the Green New Deal’s false promise
O’Halleran seeks a federal bailout for his district, to compensate for the effects of shutting down the Navajo Generating Station. A rapid transition to a decarbonized energy market wouldn’t be painless.
Due process concerns shouldn’t block red flag laws
Separating the mentally ill with violent tendencies could stop some mass shootings and other gun tragedies. Figuring out appropriate due process before that happens isn’t that difficult.
Biggs’ new perch is important
Being the new chairman of the House Freedom Caucus gives Biggs greater influence in shaping GOP legislative strategy. And a leg up for a U.S. Senate run, if he’s interested.
Don’t rehabilitate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, phase them out
The Trump administration’s reform plan doesn’t really reduce the role of the federal government in the housing finance market.
McSally’s bacon should worry conservatives
Seeking political credit for federal grants to local governments doesn’t put her in a good position to argue for their curtailment or elimination.
Deal or no deal, time to exit Afghanistan
The Trump administration should consummate a deal with the Taliban, even if the dire predictions of critics come true.
GOP should save its powder for the Barr report
It is understandable that Comey kept copies of memos about his interactions with Trump. It’s what he did with them that was wrong.
Conservatives need their own social media
A disadvantage in accessing public platforms is nothing new for conservatives. And the answer has always been the same: build their own.
What would a federal crime of domestic terrorism actually accomplish?
The federal criminal code shouldn’t be further laden to satisfy a desire to “do something” about mass shootings unless it would really do something about mass shootings.