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» Legislative scramble as Congress heads to recess

“The Senate will finish its work on trade this week, and … remain in session as long as it takes to do so.”

» 46 cases challenge Obamacare’s contraception mandate

The nonprofits want an exemption, so workers would not receive coverage for some or all contraceptives. (AP)

» Noemie Emery: Hillary’s crisis of competence

Hillary outdoes Fiorina, but in the scope and extent of her misjudgments. And that should offend everyone.

» Is the economy tanking, or is it just the seasons?

Reality will come to light in the months ahead, as economic output either recovers or continues to stagnate.

» States push EPA on energy efficiency plans

The EPA has left states in the dark on how to use energy efficiency to comply with emission rules.

» Editorial: Hillary’s revolving door

Has Clinton taken way too much easy money from people who lobbied her State Department?

» Ben Carson means business

Since Ben Carson formally launched his presidential campaign on May 4, his brand has become a hot commodity.

» Farmers, Congress take aim at EPA water rule

Lawmakers from agriculture-heavy districts say the Waters of the U.S. rule amounts to executive overreach.

» Watchdog: Bill doubled speaking fees from foreign groups while Hillary was secretary of state

Bill Clinton took in $2.2 million from six speeches in 2014, according to financial forms released Friday.

» U.S. must rethink its Russia strategy, wargame shows

“Hybrid” warfare in Eastern Europe gave Russia strategic initiative in spite of international sanctions.

» Obama’s military gear ban affects only the bayonet

Every other item on the “prohibited equipment list” released Monday was already a no-go.

» Op-Ed: EPA power grab looks like Obamacare redux

EPA is no better able to deal with power generation issues than my dog is to pitch for the New York Mets.

» Marco Rubio hires top Nevada consultant

Slanker could be valuable to Rubio in Nevada, host of the first 2016 nominating contest out west.

» Op-Ed: Another promise broken: ER visits up under Obamacare

One reason: Wait times for patients looking to see primary care doctors has notably worsened.

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