Politics

Instead of being a millstone, the indictment may turn out to be a badge of honor

Texas Governor Rick Perry’s indictment could help his presidential prospects if voters see his actions as an effort to stand up for principle and public accountability.

As Iraq melts down it might be instructive, if painful, to remember just how much we have spent, and will spend, in blood and treasure nation building in that collapsing country.

The U.S. provides foreign aid to nearly every country, even those that don't like us very much. Is it time to rethink that strategy?

If these three Republican women win their elections in November, there will be a “war of women” when they start shaking up Congress. They are accomplished and knowledgeable in areas where our current president is severely lacking: the health care system, fiscal responsibility and the military.

President Obama expressed his “full confidence” Friday in CIA Director John Brennan, which follows yet again the president’s pattern of defending his “confidence men” against charges and revelations of incompetence, corruption and intentional misstatements.

Most economists believe that minimum wage increases actually cost jobs—either directly or in fewer jobs becoming available—among the very people the increase is supposed to help.

Obama has urged House Republicans to immediately pass his $3.7 billion special funding request. But before Republicans do anything, they should ask some serious questions.

The economy is improving precisely because Obama and Congress are deadlocked.

To pushback against executive power grabs without impeaching a sitting president, the legislative branch could simply exercise its power of the purse.