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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

Current GPS technology is susceptible to meaconing, intrusion, jamming and interference that can significantly threaten and damage both military and civilian GPS capabilities. (Air Force)

Upgraded GPS capability necessary for future security

Slim Marlar June 21, 2016 4:03 am

The HHS regulation and its "accommodation" for religious non-profit groups would require some faith-based employers to include in their employee health insurance plans coverage for abortion-causing drugs and other morally objectionable items. (AP Photo/Matt York)

An unconscionable mandate

Frank Pavone June 21, 2016 4:02 am

There are significant obstacles to any state instituting true Bernie Sanders-style single-payer healthcare in 21st-century America, even if the people or politicians choose it. (AP Photo)

The fantasy of single-payer healthcare in the states

John Graham June 20, 2016 4:03 am

To succeed, my team and I will have to know every inch, every nook and every cranny in each of our venues. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Turning LeBron’s home into Trump’s palace

Marcia Lee Kelly June 18, 2016 4:01 am

Congress has a long and storied history of cramming through bad policy during the lame duck period. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Don’t allow bad policy in lame duck

Rep. Paul Gosar June 17, 2016 4:03 am

The ability of physicians to treat patients with catastrophic ailments is hampered. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg)

The looming healthcare crisis in 2016 (candidates take notice)

Munish Batra June 16, 2016 4:03 am

The new minimum wage will increase prices, decrease employment and shrink the economy. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

The $15 minimum wage is destined to hurt Washington, D.C.

Heather Greenaway June 16, 2016 4:02 am

A reflection on a childhood friend who died in the hate-filled assault in Orlando this weekend. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

When a tragedy strikes home

Ben Smith June 16, 2016 2:07 am

The problems plaguing Flint's decaying underground iron and lead water pipes can be found throughout the U.S. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio File)

Avoiding the road to Flint

Bonner Cohen June 15, 2016 4:04 am

One thing breathing eternal life into government programs is "unauthorized appropriations" — spending that Congress makes available for programs that have lapsed in their authorization. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Congress should rein in unauthorized appropriations

Christine Harbin June 15, 2016 4:03 am

We all want a surgeon who has received some sort of certification that she is competent to practice medicine. But oftentimes, occupational licensing is merely a way for established businesses or industries to use the power of the government to reduce competition. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

End crony capitalism to end global poverty

Joe Carter June 14, 2016 4:04 am

The Obama administration is trying to negotiate with what it deems "moderate" factions of the Taliban. (AP Photos/Allauddin Khan, File)

Negotiating with the Taliban, again

A.J. Caschetta June 14, 2016 4:02 am