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Billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder and leader of the Georgian Dream party, greets demonstrators during a rally in support of "Russian law."

Under Bidzina Ivanishvili, Georgian Dream slowly consumes itself

Ani Chkhikvadze · November 6, 2026 2:14 pm

FILE - The U. S. Department of Commerce building is seen in Washington, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file)

The race for federal zones starts in the statehouses

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Israeli elections prove Netanyahu’s political prowess

The seal is seen at the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington.

The VA already solved part of rural America’s health crisis

Photo shows the headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service in Washington. The Trump administration has settled lawsuits with dozens of tea party groups who said they received extra, often burdensome scrutiny when applying for tax-exempt status. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

The election is over. The clock is ticking to protect taxpayers from a politicized IRS

Transit directly benefits two main groups: users and local property owners. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

How Trump can compromise on transportation

Alex Armlovich December 1, 2016 5:03 am

New Mexico has emerged as an abortion destination state, attracting an increasing number of out-of-state women; it is one of seven states that permit abortion at any stage of pregnancy. (AP Photo/Juan Antonio Labreche, File)

Abortion extremism persists, despite rejection by voters

Victor Gaetan November 30, 2016 5:04 am

For the national media, Trump’s method of letting the transition play out in front of cameras has been an affront to tradition. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

The media’s ‘unprecedented’ withdrawal from transparency

Eddie Scarry November 30, 2016 5:03 am

Now that a Trump administration is poised to take office on January 20, it's realistic to believe that relief could be on the way for decimated coal communities. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Trump could bring real relief to America’s coal communities

Luke Popvich November 29, 2016 5:03 am

The Washington Post revealed that Sheldon Adelson gave $20 million to a political action committee with close ties to the Republican leadership. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Loaded dice

Eric Peters November 22, 2016 5:01 am

In September, the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) approved legislation that would repeal a Dodd-Frank provision called the Durbin Amendment that set limits on the fees some banks charge retailers to swipe debit cards. (AP Photo/File)

Sorry, merchants, price controls aren’t free market

Molly Wilkinson November 21, 2016 5:01 am

In the last several months, one group of extremely hard-working and dedicated U.S. Army professionals serving here in the Midwest has been singled out for consistent and sustained public mistreatment not for any wrongdoing on their part, but as part of an organized campaign to discredit a nearly completed oil pipeline. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Army Corps of Engineers deserves thanks, not attacks, for Dakota Access Pipeline work

Washington Examiner November 18, 2016 5:01 am

Environmental groups are pressuring President Obama to turn his focus to Arctic waters, with the goal of permanently banning oil and gas development in the region. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

A monumental mistake in the Arctic

Drue Pearce November 17, 2016 1:00 pm

Visa and MasterCard had been price-fixing the fees that banks charge merchants to process the transaction when a customer swipes a debit card to pay for everything from lunch to laundry soap. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Competition gave us the world’s largest economy. Why are banks fighting it so hard?

Charlie Spakes November 16, 2016 5:10 am

Republican Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin released a proposal Monday that calls for the state to alter its Medicaid program to include a work requirement and to mandate drug testing for beneficiaries who appear to have substance abuse problems. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

How long will Congress wait to help Medicare seniors?

Thomas Ryan November 15, 2016 12:00 pm

As all sides call for unity, there seems to be a real chance for the incoming Donald Trump administration to pursue significant reforms. (AP Photo)

Five policy ideas everyone should be able to agree on

Manhattan Institute staff November 12, 2016 5:03 am

President-elect Donald Trump can do a great deal to bring the country together by making good on his promise to do right by America's 21 million veterans. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump can unite the country by serving our veterans

Roger F. Noriega November 11, 2016 12:59 pm