Those wanting to impose across-the-board tariffs on American imports seem to think that tariffs are magic, but in fact they are guilty of magical thinking.

The incoming Trump administration should not violate the constitution’s checks and balances by attempting to avoid the Senate’s duty of advice and consent.

A Gaetz confirmation will be a distraction and constant headache for Donald Trump and the country. Better to lose this short-term battle now so Trump can win the long-term war. 

There will be no peace in the Middle East until the Iranian menace is addressed. Trump has long campaigned on draining the Washington swamp. He still needs to do that. But he, perhaps with the aid or Europe and Israel, also needs to drain the swamp in Iran.

Election fraud does occur, but be careful about attributing to conspiracy what can just as easily be attributed to incompetence or stupidity. 

Given the restrictions and uncertainty that comes with price controls, drug companies will be more cautious with their R&D spending, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing.