Making Depressions Great Again

The U.S. may renounce its trade leadership at a dangerous economic moment. Making Depressions Great Again

A SEAL Medal of Honor

Edward Byers moves out of the shadows and into the public light of gratitude. A SEAL Medal of Honor

The Donald and The Terminator

The perils of a conservatism where the messenger trumps the message. The Donald and The Terminator

GOP Cage Fights Make Democratic Winners

The percentage of voters who rule out supporting Republican candidates is steadily climbing. GOP Cage Fights Make Democratic Winners

Staring at the Conservative Gutter

Donald Trump gives credence to the left’s caricature of bigoted conservatives. Staring at the Conservative Gutter

Downstream From a Slippery EPA

In the aftermath of the Gold King spill, the agency is holding itself to a lower standard than polluters. Downstream From a Slippery EPA

Notable & Quotable: Warren Buffett on Climate

‘Up to now, climate change has not produced more frequent nor more costly hurricanes nor other weather-related events covered by insurance.’ Notable & Quotable: Warren Buffett on Climate

The Anti-Trump Campaign

Plus, the odds for pro-growth tax reform. The Anti-Trump Campaign

Mission: Impassable

Let no one say the GOP didn’t try to stop Trump. Mission: Impassable

The Clinton Coronation Resumes

Democrats begin to unite as they get serious about keeping power. The Clinton Coronation Resumes

Moderation, Tehran-Style

Iranians can vote for whoever the Ayatollahs say they can vote for. Moderation, Tehran-Style

North Korea's Sanctions Loophole

The U.N. makes more enforcement promises that China isn’t likely to keep. North Korea's Sanctions Loophole

An Airwaves Strategy to Beat Trump

The Club for Growth says what worked in Iowa can work elsewhere: ads that link his business record to a lack of character. An Airwaves Strategy to Beat Trump

GOP Candidates Need Better, Pro-Growth Tax Plans

Current proposals don’t help the middle class enough and pile on debt. Here is a Main Street upgrade. GOP Candidates Need Better, Pro-Growth Tax Plans

An American Cure for Poverty: Remittances

Thanks to earnings in ‘El Norte,’ children in a remote village get a better education. An American Cure for Poverty: Remittances

The Half-Dollar's Accidental Demise

Larry Summers wants to stop printing $100 bills. How about restarting the minting of 50-cent pieces? The Half-Dollar's Accidental Demise

He Saved Sailors' Lives, Countless Others

Dr. Charles H. Read Jr., a flight surgeon aboard the HMS Nabob in World War II, went on to make invaluable medical contributions during peacetime. He Saved Sailors' Lives, Countless Others

Apple's Rotten Core

CEO Tim Cook’s case for not aiding the FBI’s antiterror effort looks worse than ever. Apple's Rotten Core

Trump Agonistes

His competitors try to expose his weaknesses for the first time. Trump Agonistes

Rejecting a Latin Power Play

The anti-democratic left loses again, this time in Bolivia. Rejecting a Latin Power Play

Show Me Free Speech

Missouri fires the professor who tried to muzzle students. Show Me Free Speech

A Bill Buckley Lesson for Conservatism Today

Fifty years ago with the debut of ‘Firing Line,’ the nation discovered a new brand of conservatism that was intellectually rigorous, positive and . . . fun. A Bill Buckley Lesson for Conservatism Today

How Utilities Team Up With Greens Against Consumers

Oregonians are learning that electric companies like renewables because costlier systems increase profits. How Utilities Team Up With Greens Against Consumers

Leonardo DiCaprio, Meet St. Augustine

If the actor wins an Oscar for ‘The Revenant,’ it will affirm what the theologian wrote about our enjoying depictions of suffering. Leonardo DiCaprio, Meet St. Augustine

Trump, and his Wallet, Are Untested

The Donald’s supporters need to see whether he can fight and survive the coming ‘air war.’ Trump, and his Wallet, Are Untested

Trump on Defense

And an examination of the mogul’s ‘outsider’ status. Trump on Defense

Trump and Political Circuses Are Nothing New

Roman politicians whipped up crowds, warned about ‘outsiders’ and insulted their rivals. Trump and Political Circuses Are Nothing New

Ending the One-Two Corporate Tax Punch

Jason Furman is right about the ‘stupid’ policy on overseas income. Domestic policy also isn’t so bright. Ending the One-Two Corporate Tax Punch

'Can Somebody Attack Me, Please?'

We went to a fight and a debate broke out. 'Can Somebody Attack Me, Please?'

America's New Libyan War

Obama orders a tepid fight against Islamic State in North Africa. America's New Libyan War

Justice and Clinton's Email Probe

A ‘career’ official doesn’t guarantee an honest investigation. Justice and Clinton's Email Probe

Harry Reid's Trump Tax Defense

Democrats are waiting until after he has the nomination. Harry Reid's Trump Tax Defense

Trump and the Rise of the Unprotected

Why political professionals are struggling to make sense of the world they created. Trump and the Rise of the Unprotected

Trump Is the Ultimate Insider

The Donald’s rivals have given him a pass on his greatest vulnerabilities. Trump Is the Ultimate Insider

Hillary's Drive-By Attack on Guns

Her claim that a 2005 law supported by Sanders gave gun manufacturers ‘immunity’ is pure fiction. Hillary's Drive-By Attack on Guns

A 'Faith-Based Film' Rises Above the Usual

‘Risen’ largely avoids melodramatic cliché yet doesn’t quite trust its audience enough. A 'Faith-Based Film' Rises Above the Usual

Some Problems an Oscar Can't Fix

Given the dismal state of black education, maybe the energy going into protesting the Academy Awards could be better directed. Some Problems an Oscar Can't Fix

Trump's Delegate Math

Plus, why won’t his competitors attack him? Trump's Delegate Math

Duck Soup

Democrats stew over the Supreme Court vacancy. Duck Soup

'China Seeks Hegemony'

America’s Pacific commander offers a military warning. 'China Seeks Hegemony'

Apple Goes to the Supreme Court

The Justices should hear the e-book antitrust case. Apple Goes to the Supreme Court

Exonerating Rick Perry

A court throws out the lawless charges against the former Governor. Exonerating Rick Perry

Trump and the Also-Rans

The front-runner piles up victories as his opponents give him a pass. Trump and the Also-Rans

Trump Is Killing Cruz

Ted Cruz had a plausible election strategy, until Donald Trump stole it. Trump Is Killing Cruz

The Donald Doesn't Have a Lock---Yet

There is still time for a non-Trump majority to coalesce around a single candidate. The Donald Doesn't Have a Lock---Yet

How to Bog Down Putin in Syria

Moscow’s aid has helped Assad, but the history of insurgencies shows that this fight is far from over. How to Bog Down Putin in Syria

Reviving America's Obama-Devastated Coal Country

With thousands pushed into unemployment, right-to-work laws can help Kentucky and West Virginia make a comeback. Reviving America's Obama-Devastated Coal Country

Life as the Ninth Inning Nears

My interest in sports has narrowed. No more hockey or boxing. But baseball is forever. Life as the Ninth Inning Nears

Obama's Best Day in Office?

Today the President will encourage economic growth, plus he won’t be able to close Gitmo and the math problems facing Cruz and Sanders. Obama's Best Day in Office?

Cruz's Immigration Misfire

Taking a harder line and trying to undercut Rubio didn’t work, but now he’s doubling down on the strategy. Cruz's Immigration Misfire

'I Love the Poorly Educated!'

Trump’s secret weapon: inclusiveness. 'I Love the Poorly Educated!'

Guantanamo at Bay

Americans won’t close a terror prison when the terror threat is rising. Guantanamo at Bay

Cuba Isn't Libre

The Castro brothers try to exile dissidents for Obama’s March visit. Cuba Isn't Libre

Who's the Better Drug Dealer?

How CVS cut pharma price increases through negotiation. Who's the Better Drug Dealer?

Only Eight Justices? So What

A Supreme Court vacancy doesn’t make the justice system grind to a halt. History shows that it merely delays rulings in a small number of cases. Only Eight Justices? So What

Bad Math for Cruz and Sanders

Bad Math for Cruz and Sanders

Net Neutrality vs. Net Reality

Watch the Super Bowl on your iPad without hearing every score first from Twitter. Net Neutrality vs. Net Reality

Obama Courts Chaos With His Taliban Fantasy

U.S. policy increasingly looks like a replay of the 1990s, complete with the mirage of Pakistani help. Obama Courts Chaos With His Taliban Fantasy

FIFA and the Adapt-or-Die Sports Challenge

Public confidence in global sports governance is collapsing. Here’s how to make real reform happen. FIFA and the Adapt-or-Die Sports Challenge

Many Ways to Slice the Apple Case

CEO Tim Cook has concerns that deserve more than ad hominem responses, but he may end up regretting the fight anyway. Many Ways to Slice the Apple Case

Trump Still Wants Us Fired

Plus, potential buyer’s remorse on talk radio and Biden opposed Supreme Court nominees in an election year. Trump Still Wants Us Fired

Kasich's 'Kitchen' Kerfuffle

Can he stand the heat? Kasich's 'Kitchen' Kerfuffle

Donald Trump's Tax Return Dodge

He shoots the messenger—us—for asking to see his ‘beautiful’ returns. Donald Trump's Tax Return Dodge

Joe Biden's Supreme Court Advice

The Vice President said in 1992 that the Senate shouldn’t act on a nominee in an election year. Joe Biden's Supreme Court Advice

Outsourced to North Korea

How a foreign supply chain went through China to Pyongyang. Outsourced to North Korea

The Trumpkins' Lament

Where was Mark Levin when Trump was still a big bubble waiting to be popped? The Trumpkins' Lament

The Big-Data Future Has Arrived

It is now possible to measure everything, from the movement of billions of stars to each heartbeat. The Big-Data Future Has Arrived

Republicans Should Want a Supreme Court Fight

Ugly treatment of high court nominees is the fruit of a frustrated democracy. Republicans Should Want a Supreme Court Fight

The Myth of Mass Incarceration

Violent crime, not drugs, has driven imprisonment. And drug offenses usually are for dealing, not using. The Myth of Mass Incarceration

Our Weak, Fragile Millennials

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt on overprotective parenting producing thin-skinned college students. Our Weak, Fragile Millennials

The Great Trump Unknown

Plus the economy is getting better and an argument for the NFL to fund more independent injury research. The Great Trump Unknown

A Majority Incongruous

The bipartisan cognitive dissonance over Trump. A Majority Incongruous

America's Moment of Trump

He’s now the clear favorite for the GOP nomination. America's Moment of Trump

The British Brawl Over Europe

The case for EU membership isn’t as clear as it once was. The British Brawl Over Europe

The U.S. Economy Is in Good Shape

As we shake off the effects of past Fed policy, many signs are good. But the 2016 race has seen some alarming proposals floated. The U.S. Economy Is in Good Shape

Tim Cook's Bad Apple

Refusing to cooperate with the FBI is about protecting the brand, not iPhone users. Tim Cook's Bad Apple

Where Obama Fails on Iran Sanctions, the Gulf States Can Step In

Saudi Arabia and its allies have potent financial weapons to deploy. Some are already kicking in. Where Obama Fails on Iran Sanctions, the Gulf States Can Step In

The NFL Needs Distance From Its Brain-Injury Funding

By all means, keep funding concussion studies, but step back and let independent science take its course. The NFL Needs Distance From Its Brain-Injury Funding

We Need Better Presidential Debates

Oxford-style would tell us more than the current uninformative and stilted face-offs. We Need Better Presidential Debates

The Overlooked Iranian Missile Threat

The ballistic tests are alarming, but Tehran already has cruise missiles that can deliver a nuclear warhead. The Overlooked Iranian Missile Threat

Greatest Democratic Judicial Hits

What Republicans learned from Harry Reid and Barack Obama. Greatest Democratic Judicial Hits

The Super Pac Bust

So much for ‘big money’ dominating the presidential race. The Super Pac Bust

Donald Trump's Tax Obligation

He needs to release his tax returns now, so GOP voters can see them. Donald Trump's Tax Obligation

The Young and the Economically Clueless

Millennials are flocking to Sanders, and in the GOP they favor Trump. Why are young people voting against their own interests? The Young and the Economically Clueless

The iPhone Fight Is Already Over

Law enforcement will win this bout but lose the larger battle over access to encrypted data. The iPhone Fight Is Already Over

How the Sex-Harassment Cops Became Speech Police

Teresa Buchanan’s First Amendment case against LSU for firing her has a message about the Constitution for the government. How the Sex-Harassment Cops Became Speech Police

My First and Last Day at Harvard Law School

The case: Two guys in a hearse delivering a corpse for a funeral in Boston. Complications set in. My First and Last Day at Harvard Law School

A Last-Gasp Chance for Detroit's Abysmal Schools

As the state readies a financial rescue, Gov. Snyder’s reform plan is starting to lose steam. A Last-Gasp Chance for Detroit's Abysmal Schools

Predicting a Republican Victory

Plus, the Pope was wrong about Donald Trump and why the President should wait on a Scalia replacement. Predicting a Republican Victory

Off the Wall

The presidential campaign is beginning to get weird. Off the Wall

The FBI vs. Apple

The White House should have avoided this legal and security showdown. The FBI vs. Apple

The Pope and Donald Trump

Pope Francis belly flops into the U.S. presidential campaign. The Pope and Donald Trump

Cruz on Ethics Defense

The Texan is spending a lot of time denying or explaining dirty tricks on the campaign trail. Cruz on Ethics Defense

The Court, Like the Country, Needs Balance

It would be wise for the president to change his mind on a nomination to replace Justice Scalia. The Court, Like the Country, Needs Balance

Attention GOP: Demography Isn't Destiny

Population shifts are not the only, or the best, predictor of presidential election outcomes. Attention GOP: Demography Isn't Destiny

A Dangerously Good Charter School

The high-ranked Basis school in Scottsdale, Ariz., wants to expand, but some residents—along with public schools—are raising “safety” concerns. A Dangerously Good Charter School

Scalia the Music Critic and Pew Policeman

Putting on a tie using his car’s mirror before attending Mass—the one in Latin, of course. Scalia the Music Critic and Pew Policeman

Overhauling the Army for the Age of Irregular Warfare

The U.S. military isn’t prepared to wage long fights against Islamic State and other enemies. Overhauling the Army for the Age of Irregular Warfare

China's Missile Offense

Beijing is militarizing island outposts in the South China Sea. China's Missile Offense

Now They're After Your Cash

Plus, did Trump really oppose the Iraq War? Now They're After Your Cash

Regrets, He's Had a Few

Obama looks passive all of a sudden. Regrets, He's Had a Few

The Political War on Cash

So long, Ben Franklin. Politicians want to coerce you to spend. The Political War on Cash

Africa's Terror Crescent

A spate of attacks shows jihad’s long reach on the Continent. Africa's Terror Crescent

Hillary and Black Opportunity

Her race talk is empty as long as she opposes education choice. Hillary and Black Opportunity

Republicans Are Campaigning to Lose

The candidate brawls and party disunity are setting up Clinton or Sanders for a win in November. Republicans Are Campaigning to Lose

Trump Didn't Oppose the Iraq War

There’s no record of his clear opposition before March 2003, despite his claims Trump Didn't Oppose the Iraq War

Electability on Steroids

After Scalia’s death, the 2016 election just got more serious for all GOP voters. Electability on Steroids

Needed: A Three-Year Medical Degree

With an aging population, doctors are in demand—but aspirants face a decade of training and a mountain of debt. Needed: A Three-Year Medical Degree

Majoring in Anti-Semitism at Vassar

A number of events over the past two years have transformed a prestigious institution into a parody ripe for ridicule. Majoring in Anti-Semitism at Vassar

Cruz's Bad-Faith Blast at Rubio

Desperate to put daylight between himself and Marco Rubio, the Texas senator distorts the record on efforts to defund Planned Parenthood. Cruz's Bad-Faith Blast at Rubio

Bernie Sanders and the Victims of Socialism

Plus, how to explain Trump’s appeal among evangelicals? Bernie Sanders and the Victims of Socialism

Beating the Bushes

Why Trump’s slander may not hurt him. Beating the Bushes

Regulating Education for Profit

Tony Miller helped trash for-profit colleges. Now he hopes to cash in. Regulating Education for Profit

The New Schumer Precedent

Chuck tries to hoist himself off his own petard on Supreme Court nominees. The New Schumer Precedent

An Animas River Accounting

The EPA isn’t coming clean about mistakes in its toxic mine disaster this summer. An Animas River Accounting

Bernie and the 'Lunatic of One Idea'

The dangers of monomania, from Freud’s belief that sex ran everything to Sanders’s ‘Wall Street’ obsession. Bernie and the 'Lunatic of One Idea'

Time for a Central Bankers Strike

Deutsche Bank’s travails show we have bigger problems than too big to fail. Time for a Central Bankers Strike

Welcome to the Legal Minefield Laid by Obama and the Feds

How many criminal laws are there? Nobody knows. But you’re likely breaking one. Welcome to the Legal Minefield Laid by Obama and the Feds

A Prosperous China Benefits the World

My country is working to improve growth. Accusations of currency manipulation are false. A Prosperous China Benefits the World

Trump's Hostile GOP Takeover

How can evangelicals support a candidate with such deep-seated character flaws? Trump's Hostile GOP Takeover

The Education Issue We Should Debate This Election Year: School Choice

The Common Core controversy is mostly forgotten. But traditional public schools are still shortchanging many children The Education Issue We Should Debate This Election Year: School Choice

The Folly of Korean 'Sunshine'

The Kaesong export zone funded North Korea’s nuclear program. The Folly of Korean 'Sunshine'

The Left's Synthetic Outrage Over the Court

Plus why can’t the GOP talk about economic growth? The Left's Synthetic Outrage Over the Court

Bork to the Future

Half a century of Supreme Court rancor. Bork to the Future

The Supreme Court After Scalia

The stakes are so high because the left made the Court so political. The Supreme Court After Scalia

The Schumer Precedent

What the New York Senator had to say about Supreme Court vacancies in 2007. The Schumer Precedent

Why Obama's Middle East Policy Is Failing

Focusing on Islamic State alone leaves the contagion of civil wars to drag the region deeper into disaster. Why Obama's Middle East Policy Is Failing

Grow, Baby, Grow!

Republicans have a great message about economic growth for middle America. Why make it so boring? Grow, Baby, Grow!

Israel Looks Beyond America

How many allies does President Obama think the U.S. can afford to squander? Israel Looks Beyond America

More Essential Than Ever: GOP Electability

With the makeup of the Supreme Court at stake, viability in the general election is paramount—and only Marco Rubio seems to have it. More Essential Than Ever: GOP Electability

Scalia's Legacy and the Court

The Senate can honor the great Justice by refusing an election-year confirmation fight. Scalia's Legacy and the Court

Donald Trump's MoveOn.org Moment

His claim that Bush ‘lied’ about WMD in Iraq is a lie spread by the left. Donald Trump's MoveOn.org Moment

Scalia Was Democracy's Legal Champion

He changed the way judges looked at text and law, and he was the best writer the Supreme Court has ever known. Scalia Was Democracy's Legal Champion

Justice Scalia Writes

Excerpts from some of his classic Supreme Court opinions. Justice Scalia Writes

The Rogue-State Nuclear Missile Threat

North Korea can now threaten most of the continental U.S. The Rogue-State Nuclear Missile Threat

Obama's Right to Work

West Virginia becomes the 26th right-to-work state. Obama's Right to Work

Putin's Syria Victory

John Kerry’s cease-fire lets Assad consolidate his strategic gains. Putin's Syria Victory

The Carolina Pander for Black Votes

Clinton and Sanders fight to own the Obama legacy, though it hasn’t improved most black lives. The Carolina Pander for Black Votes

How Bloomberg Could Win

If the election ends up in the House, 37 billion reasons some members might prefer hizzoner. How Bloomberg Could Win

Bernie Blocks the FDA---and Shows the Folly of Single Payer

Senators are holding up a qualified nominee, the same way they would micromanage doctors under government health care. Bernie Blocks the FDA---and Shows the Folly of Single Payer

Fighting Congress for a Capital Education

A scholarship that helps thousands escape bad D.C. schools could disappear—but families won’t go easily. Fighting Congress for a Capital Education

Riding Gravity Waves to the Big Bang and Beyond

Once again, Einstein’s theory of relativity is confirmed by scientists. Next stop: Creation. Riding Gravity Waves to the Big Bang and Beyond

America's Soft Revolution

Plus the myths of the Black Lives Matter movement and good news from Washington. America's Soft Revolution

The Boy Who Cried Trump

Liberals are terrified. What else is new? The Boy Who Cried Trump

Yellen and the Markets

She looks at the jobless rate, investors watch everything else. Yellen and the Markets

Internet Tax Freedom---at Last

Congress sends a permanent ban on email taxes to the President. Internet Tax Freedom---at Last

China's Biotech Play

The deal for Syngenta could help Beijing’s IP protections. China's Biotech Play

Trump, Sanders and the American Rebellion

As institutions lose respect, voters think: Let’s take a chance. Trump, Sanders and the American Rebellion

The Myths of Black Lives Matter

The movement has won over Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. But what if its claims are fiction? The Myths of Black Lives Matter

British Influence and Prosperity Depend on Staying in the EU

I opposed joining the single currency for the same reasons that I now support remaining in Europe. British Influence and Prosperity Depend on Staying in the EU

ISIS Is Guilty of Anti-Christian Genocide

As we remember the murder of the Copts, the world needs to call this crime what it is. ISIS Is Guilty of Anti-Christian Genocide

Your Funny Valentine Candy Pricing

Making a box of chocolates more expensive is one of many ways federal sugar policy hurts U.S. taxpayers. Your Funny Valentine Candy Pricing

Hidden Dangers of the Oil-Price Shock

Trouble in one industry, even if it is small relative to the GDP, may spread through the economy. Hidden Dangers of the Oil-Price Shock

How Sanders Exposed Clinton

Hillary was ‘tough’ and ‘masterful’—until Bernie whispered what was obvious. How Sanders Exposed Clinton

Hillary and Bernie vs. the Obama Economy

Plus Bloomberg’s opportunity to start a third party and a Supreme rebuke to the White House. Hillary and Bernie vs. the Obama Economy

Mrs. Clinton's Faulty Firewall

No, this isn’t about her email server. Mrs. Clinton's Faulty Firewall

A Supreme Carbon Rebuke

The Justices issue an historic stay on Obama’s Clean Power Plan. A Supreme Carbon Rebuke

Trump's Eminent Disdain

Donald is wrong about the Keystone Pipeline and property rights. Trump's Eminent Disdain

Nobody Likes the Obama Economy

In New Hampshire, voters in both parties are worried. Nobody Likes the Obama Economy

Trump Among the Canaries

Trump owns persona. His opponents have to go after him on policy and substance. Trump Among the Canaries

GOP Infighters Need to Focus on Trump

The four mainstream candidates are only wasting time if they go after each other. GOP Infighters Need to Focus on Trump

Bloomberg Could Start a Third Party

The largest group of voters in America are moderate. Neither party offers them a voice, or a home. Bloomberg Could Start a Third Party

Don't Blame the Fed's Interest-Rate Baby Step

The stage was set for the 2016 market slide well before the Fed’s long overdue rate increase. Don't Blame the Fed's Interest-Rate Baby Step

Taking the Profit Out of Police Work

Abolishing civil-asset forfeiture strengthens the authority of prosecutors and protects innocent property owners. Taking the Profit Out of Police Work

Pulling the Plug on Obama's Power Plan

The Supreme Court sent a clear message: Your clean-energy strong-arming campaign must stop. Pulling the Plug on Obama's Power Plan

A Progressive Wasting

How the media helped make Mrs. Clinton weak. A Progressive Wasting

The New Hampshire Rebellion

Plus the new White House carbon tax and a part of black history you won’t hear this month. The New Hampshire Rebellion

The Left-Right Revolt

Sanders and Trump ride very different populist uprisings to victory in New Hampshire. The Left-Right Revolt

The Carbon Tax Budget

Robbing consumers of the benefit of lower oil prices. The Carbon Tax Budget

Rauner v. Rahm

The mayor needs help as the left aims to take him out. Rauner v. Rahm

Explaining Bernie's 'Socialism'

He perfects the strategy of denying the funding dilemma of the welfare state. Explaining Bernie's 'Socialism'

An Alternative Black History Month

You won’t be hearing about the rising black middle class or intact two-parent families of the 1950s. An Alternative Black History Month

Three Shocks to the Political System

Both parties face big changes from within. No telling where this is going to end. Three Shocks to the Political System

Applying to Zika the Forgotten Lessons of Ebola

Panic turns to complacency when the threat subsides. That’s no way to handle potential pandemics. Applying to Zika the Forgotten Lessons of Ebola

We Reduced Smoking, Why Not Drug Use?

Decriminalization, better treatment programs and strong social messages are essential to ending the scourge. We Reduced Smoking, Why Not Drug Use?

Protecting U.S. Innovation From Cyberthreats

Our new national action plan includes $3 billion to kick-start an overhaul of federal computer systems. Protecting U.S. Innovation From Cyberthreats

Barack Obama's Op-ed in the Journal

Plus a response to the Bernie Sanders fraud claim. Barack Obama's Op-ed in the Journal

Oh, Brother

Another political heir strikes false notes in New Hampshire. Oh, Brother

Clinton's U.N. Candidate?

The favorite to run Turtle Bay is Russia’s preferred choice. Clinton's U.N. Candidate?

Chesapeake at Bay

Mr. Obama’s economic triumphalism is lost on the oil and gas market. Chesapeake at Bay

Bush, Trump and the Super Pacs

The GOP candidates are shooting at the wrong campaign-finance target. Bush, Trump and the Super Pacs

Bernie's Wall Street Slander

The Vermont socialist preaches class hatred to crowds besotted by the politics of envy. Bernie's Wall Street Slander

Governors vs. Senators

In the GOP war for second or third, the governors have given Donald Trump a pass. Governors vs. Senators

Negative Interest Rates Are a Dead End

They won’t spur growth, but will divert attention from reforms that can. Negative Interest Rates Are a Dead End

Notable & Quotable: College 'Common Reading'

From the executive summary of ‘Beach Books: 2014-2016,’ a report released by the National Association of Scholars. Notable & Quotable: College 'Common Reading'

Hill Fire and Damnation

Mrs. Clinton’s trouble with young Democratic women. Hill Fire and Damnation

Syria's Peace of the Grave

Assad and Russia expand their assault on Aleppo as Kerry prattles on. Syria's Peace of the Grave

China's North Korean Backfire

Seoul deploys new U.S. defenses as Beijing won’t stop its client. China's North Korean Backfire

Marco Gets Polo-ed

Rubio stumbles in debate and the GOP Governors do well. Marco Gets Polo-ed

The Windmills of Bernie's Mind

Sen. Sanders better check with his Vermont constituents about the popularity of wind energy. The Windmills of Bernie's Mind

How Google Stole the Work of Millions of Authors

Let the Supreme Court decide: Was it fair to copy millions of books without paying writers? How Google Stole the Work of Millions of Authors

Congress's Cynical Crony-Capital Gift to Putin

Two of my fellow senators used a disgraceful ploy that expands U.S. reliance on Russian rocket engines. Congress's Cynical Crony-Capital Gift to Putin

The Bolivia-Jihadist Axis of Cocaine

Evo Morales denies running a narco state. Mounting evidence suggests otherwise. The Bolivia-Jihadist Axis of Cocaine

State-Run Retirement? Better to Go Private

Government wants to mandate savings plans for workers in small businesses. Here are some options for avoiding that dubious solution. State-Run Retirement? Better to Go Private

Notable & Quotable: On Julian Assange

He is confined ‘not by the mighty state apparatus of Sweden or the UK but by his own volition and caprice.’ Notable & Quotable: On Julian Assange

Hillary's Cyber Loose Lips

Clinton’s email server was ripe for hacking. How much damage to the U.S. was done? Hillary's Cyber Loose Lips

Clinton's False Email Equivalence

Hillary tries to wrap Powell and Rice into her email security breach. Clinton's False Email Equivalence

Rumors of Recession

The overriding economic problem is a lack of business confidence and investment. Rumors of Recession

Warren's Criminal Complaint

She wants bankers to go to jail even if they didn’t intend to break the law. Warren's Criminal Complaint

Marco Rubio's New Hampshire Crucible

The Florida senator has become everyone’s target as he pitches optimism and conservative unity to build on his Iowa momentum. Marco Rubio's New Hampshire Crucible

Low Gas Prices Have Politicians Pumped to Raise Taxes

Obama’s $10-a-barrel fee won’t go anywhere, but states too are eager to try to make drivers pay more. Low Gas Prices Have Politicians Pumped to Raise Taxes

A Reality Show for Surveillance

Red-light cameras show us the flaw in the theory that government will ‘nudge’ us into doing the right thing. A Reality Show for Surveillance

The Man Stopping Illinois From Digging a Deeper Fiscal Hole

Free-spending Democratic lawmakers have been blocked by the Republican governor. Result: No budget for seven months (so far). The Man Stopping Illinois From Digging a Deeper Fiscal Hole

Obama's Political Trap for Clinton

Plus the minimum wage kills jobs at Wal-Mart. Obama's Political Trap for Clinton

The Hillary Fantasy

It’s duller than Bernie’s, but no less unrealistic. The Hillary Fantasy

Hillary's Wall Street Reckoning

Clinton struggles to explain why Goldman paid her $675,000. Hillary's Wall Street Reckoning

Obama at the Mosque

The President addresses American anxieties about Islam. Obama at the Mosque

China's Overseas Abductions

Beijing’s message to critics: Our agents will snatch you anywhere. China's Overseas Abductions

Don't Take New Hampshire for Granite

The candidates face a confident electorate, ready to winnow their ranks. Don't Take New Hampshire for Granite

Killing the Working Class at Wal-Mart

When a store closes, the minimum wage for your lost job is zero. Activists should have seen it coming. Killing the Working Class at Wal-Mart

Notable & Quotable: The Democratic 'Debacle' in Iowa

‘Something smells’ about how the party handled the caucuses, says the Des Moines Register. Notable & Quotable: The Democratic 'Debacle' in Iowa

Notable & Quotable: Rare-Earth Economics

Environmentalists deplore the mining, but it is driven by ‘their desire for more green vehicles, solar panels and wind turbines.’ Notable & Quotable: Rare-Earth Economics

Inside the Turmoil of Change in the House of Saud

As oil prices drop and external threats mount, a 30-year-old crown prince is suddenly ascendant. Inside the Turmoil of Change in the House of Saud

China's New Crackdown on Christians

Xi Jinping attacks the ‘patriotic’ church that has long co-existed with the government. China's New Crackdown on Christians

The Fed's Mismeasure of Inflation

The 2% target rate has been reached in services, but monetary policy will do little to raise goods prices. The Fed's Mismeasure of Inflation

Bernie's Big (Last?) Moment

Sanders must start playing to win before he gets rolled by the Clinton machine. Bernie's Big (Last?) Moment

Small-Business Hiring Improves

Plus the case that Michael Bloomberg can become President. Small-Business Hiring Improves

'You Fit In Here'

Obama’s mosque speech was surprisingly good, though maybe too late. 'You Fit In Here'

Mutual Funds Are Risky

A new liquidity rule may exacerbate the next financial panic. Mutual Funds Are Risky

A NATO Message for Mr. Putin

A new combat brigade could deter ‘a little green men’ incursion. A NATO Message for Mr. Putin

Lessons From the Drop-Outs

The list of presidential losers piles up. Lessons From the Drop-Outs

Why Mike Bloomberg Can Win

Record numbers of voters are independents—who won’t be satisfied with Clinton, Trump or Cruz. Why Mike Bloomberg Can Win

The Economy Trumps Everything

Trump and Cruz have defaulted the economy and jobs to Rubio. The Economy Trumps Everything

A Quick Fix for the U.S. 'Icebreaker Gap'

The U.S. government should explore private leasing mechanisms while it awaits the new icebreakers needed in the Arctic. A Quick Fix for the U.S. 'Icebreaker Gap'

Oh, Great: Full-Time Crooks in Albany

Barring lawmakers’ outside income wouldn’t stop corruption, but it would increase state spending. Oh, Great: Full-Time Crooks in Albany

Fixing the Methane Leaks That Deflate Natural-Gas Gains

The Aliso Canyon disaster does as much climate damage daily as four coal-fired power plants. Fixing the Methane Leaks That Deflate Natural-Gas Gains

How Trump Blew an Easy Win

He acted like the traditional rules didn’t apply. This race could go to the convention. How Trump Blew an Easy Win

What Worries Hillary

And the GOP goes weak on entitlement reform. What Worries Hillary

The 'Change' Election

Just how crazy is Iowa’s Democratic process? The 'Change' Election

Happy Iowa Aftershocks

Encouraging political news on ethanol and immigration. Happy Iowa Aftershocks

Obama's Democratic Divide

How the President created Bernie’s best political issue. Obama's Democratic Divide

Parks and Political Recreation

Senators want to make permanent a federal land purchase fund. Parks and Political Recreation

Rubio's Rise Amid Trump's Slump

The Donald’s loss was more significant than Ted Cruz’s win as the GOP’s political world finally starts to make sense. Rubio's Rise Amid Trump's Slump

Behind Hillary's Iowa Scare

The state’s Democrats are significantly more liberal than they were when she ran in 2008. Behind Hillary's Iowa Scare

A Farewell to Entitlement Reform

After Iowa, the populist dog whistle in Republican politics gets louder. A Farewell to Entitlement Reform

A Mosque as Extremist Megaphone

Even in leading Islamic institutions like Al Aqsa in Jerusalem, praising Islamist radicalism is common. A Mosque as Extremist Megaphone

More Must Be Done To Expose Bad Doctors

Over the past decade, 1% of physicians accounted for 32% of paid malpractice claims. More Must Be Done To Expose Bad Doctors

Iowa Takes a Cruz

And Trump is the night’s biggest loser. Iowa Takes a Cruz

Tails, You Lose

Mrs. Clinton wins an improbable victory in Iowa. Tails, You Lose

Trumped in Iowa

Cruz and Rubio are the big GOP winners, while Hillary shows weakness. Trumped in Iowa

Gilead and Biden's Cancer Campaign

You can’t make medical progress by punishing medical advances. Gilead and Biden's Cancer Campaign

Washington's Next Hacking Target?

An agency holding 139 million Social Security numbers fails cyber test. Washington's Next Hacking Target?

It's the Middle Class, Hillary

Winning the Obama coalition could cost Clinton the November election. It's the Middle Class, Hillary

Defining Presidential Down

If this election is so crucial, why have the front-runners been so awful? Defining Presidential Down

Obama's Latest Lifeline for Unions

A costly new federal rule will hinder firms’ ability to tell workers about the drawbacks of unionizing. Obama's Latest Lifeline for Unions

Why I'm Becoming a Psychiatrist

Entering the profession doesn’t mean ‘throwing away’ a medical education, it means focusing on a national problem urgently in need of attention. Why I'm Becoming a Psychiatrist

China's Economic Hinge Point

Look beyond the unsettling news out of Beijing lately and behold the stirring of the Chinese consumer. China's Economic Hinge Point

Is Trump the Republican Obama?

Plus the U.S. slips in the economic freedom ranking. Is Trump the Republican Obama?

'Very Much Like Benghazi'

As voting begins, Mrs. Clinton’s intelligence scandal deepens. 'Very Much Like Benghazi'