Tag: Commentary

Former CIA Director John Brennan refused to respond to questions concerning the process for flagging a conversation or interaction of an American who may be subject to such targeting by the Russians. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Brad Wenstrup: A return to trust in the federal government

Rep. Brad Wenstrup · March 5, 2018 5:01 am

Marijuana plants are displayed at the Berkeley Patients Group dispensary on Feb. 14, 2018 in Berkeley, Calif. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has sent a letter to members of Congress, demanding them to remove a rider that prevents the Justice Department from taking action against states that allow medical marijuana. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Congress will decide medical marijuana’s future this month

Beau Rothschild · March 5, 2018 5:01 am

In Baltimore, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a long-standing attempt to crack down on pregnancy centers in late 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

The abortion industry can’t find a real scare story to justify its attacks on pregnancy centers

Jay Hobbs · March 5, 2018 5:01 am

As long as the president is cutting taxes, deregulating, and appointing judges who believe in the Constitution, I can just about see why conservatives might be prepared to give him a pass on other issues.

Daniel Hannan: Why have Republicans stopped worrying about spending?

Dan Hannan · March 5, 2018 5:01 am

Given the long list of more pressing issues facing the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, it seems an odd use of members' valuable time and of taxpayer resources to spend two hours exploring the federal regulation of mixed martial arts. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

Congress should focus on cybersecurity, not mess with MMA

Travis Korson · March 4, 2018 5:01 am

Conor Lamb (pictured right) stands with a veteran at a campaign event at the American Legion Post 902 in Houston, Pa. Lamb, a Marine veteran and assistant U.S. attorney, is running against against Republican Rick Saccone in the special election to replace former Rep. Tim Murphy, who resigned in disgrace over a sex scandal. (Justin Merriman / Washington Examiner)

Is Conor Lamb the new model Democrat? Or will progressives come for him next?

Salena Zito · March 4, 2018 5:01 am

Instead of throwing good money after bad, President Trump's education budget increases funding for charter schools, which are independent public schools established by parents, teachers, or community groups. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Trump’s education budget puts students ahead of special interests

Washington Examiner · March 3, 2018 5:01 am

Delta Air Lines says business travel to China is unfazed, so far, by the prospect of a trade war between that country and the U.S.

Beltway Confidential

Delta’s distancing from the NRA was just a bad publicity stunt.

Becket Adams · March 3, 2018 2:19 am

Author Wendell Berry is most famous for his writings about the need to live in harmony with the Earth. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

Take Wendell Berry’s advice: Protect food integrity

Marty Irby · March 2, 2018 11:09 pm

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee ignited controversy for attacking progressive candidate Laura Moser, while a more progressive group, Our Revolution, endorsed her bid for a House seat in Texas. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

Primary battles put divided Democrats in tough situation

Emily Jashinsky · March 2, 2018 9:54 pm

As Brexit unrolls, the Republic of Ireland will remain part of the EU, while Northern Ireland will leave along with the rest of the U.K. (iStock)

Beltway Confidential

Brexit is causing problems at the North Irish border. The solution is for us to just lie about it

Tim Worstall · March 2, 2018 9:44 pm

President Trump speaks during a meeting with steel and aluminum executives in the White House. Trump announced that the U.S. would be setting a 25 percent tariff on imported steel and a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Trump can learn from Obama’s tariff debacle

Erielle Davidson · March 2, 2018 9:41 pm