Tag: Commentary

If Trump wants to promote the energy industry, he should be encouraged by this bipartisan effort and begin removing the regulatory barriers to renewable energy. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Trump should deregulate renewable energy instead of subsidizing it

Jonathan Nelson · February 24, 2017 1:00 am

There's no denying President Trump's numbers, but it is reasonable to question whether they say what they seem to say. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Byron York: Is the media repeating mistake about Trump polls?

Byron York · February 24, 2017 12:25 am

Speaking at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Presidential Forum in September 2015, Trump said, "The first priority of my administration will be to preserve and protect our religious liberty." (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

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Trump’s draft executive order on religious freedom would free people of faith to serve those in need

Jim Campbell · February 24, 2017 12:00 am

Gov. Cooper doesn't want to lend legitimacy to new laws requiring the state Senate to approve Cabinet appointees. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

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Sharply divided N.C. already facing a minor constitutional crisis

David Freddoso · February 23, 2017 10:22 pm

I tend to think Boehner is correct here. But it seems relevant that Boehner isn't actually retired. He's not merely a former House Speaker, speaking his mind. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

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K Street’s John Boehner tells industry conference: Obamacare here to stay

Timothy P. Carney · February 23, 2017 9:43 pm

"You gotta match the energy of the Left with the energy from the Right," Brownback declared. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Brownback implores conservatives to ‘match the energy’ of the Left

Emily Jashinsky · February 23, 2017 8:24 pm

The ACU's decision to deliver a rejection of the alt-right early in the conference is important. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

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The importance of CPAC’s alt-right rebuke

Emily Jashinsky · February 23, 2017 7:54 pm

DeVos said the two had a "great" conversation. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

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DeVos to visit schools with teachers union leader

Jason Russell · February 23, 2017 7:22 pm

The ACU executive director Dan Schneider delivered a scathing speech against the alt-right. (Courtesy: screengrab)

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The ACU’s executive director’s scathing speech against the alt-right

David Freddoso · February 23, 2017 7:17 pm

"This issue was a very huge example of the Obama administration's overreach to suggest a one-sized-fits-all federal government approach, top-down approach, to issues that are best dealt with and solved at the personal level, the local level," DeVos said. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

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DeVos: Ending Obama’s transgender guidance gives more flexibility to schools

Jason Russell · February 23, 2017 7:06 pm

This is a highly-complicated taxing regime, but its effects on American families are simple to understand. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

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Tell Congress to oppose tax hikes on consumers

Akash Chougule · February 23, 2017 6:57 pm

Greer discussed the book's take on how he believes the academic Left can be defeated. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

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Here’s why college campuses are so out of control

Emily Jashinsky · February 23, 2017 6:44 pm