Libertarian Republican congressman admits that an already-worrisome debt will increase, and that the Senate may well disregard the House's framework, but "just because my colleagues don't believe that we have to cut spending doesn't mean I can't vote to cut taxes"
Senate version shies away from mortgage-interest cap, which will likely make fiscal hawks even more anxious.
James Lankford's "I am a no" makes at least three GOP senators who worry that the debt/deficit math doesn't add up
Despite big promises, it fails in its primary mission: paying for the actual cost of government
After all that fuss from 2009 onward, Rand Paul is the last Republican left objecting to the continued growth of government.
Rand Paul squares off against John McCain yet again on military spending, in a fight that could derail both the budget and tax reform.
The former deficit hawk gets budget-busting religion now that he holds real power.
Republicans promised tax reform that wouldn't increase the debt. Their blueprint breaks that promise.
Too much debt slows economic growth and reduces living standards.
President Trump and his congressional collaborators get set for a free-spending fall, warns the libertarian congressman
Now that Trump's made a deal with Democrats, our national debt is higher than ever.
Join us as we explore the enormity of our fiscal black hole, which now surpasses $20 trillion.
There are 20 trillion reasons we should rein in government spending.
Proponents of government spending warned of a budget full of cuts, but that's not what happened.
The president wants to cut Medicaid but leave Medicare untouched, rewarding supporters at the expense of America's long-term finances.
Libertarian-leaners are lonely voices on Capitol Hill opposing the latest bipartisan spending spree
Trump's attempt at wooing Democrats with transportation billions runs up against their anti-private-sector ideology
GOP politicians admit that President Trump's draconian cuts to the regulatory state aren't going to happen.
Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch talk Trump, Ryan, gender-neutral pronouns, DJ Khaled, and more.
Low interest rates ease the pain of carrying so much debt. But in the long run, somehow, the U.S. will end up paying for it.
Why Paul Ryan was clapping at policies he's long opposed, how POTUS could be a strong de-regulator, and why the media cares 100x more about presidential theatrics than the war in Yemen
The president takes a reckless stance on free trade, entitlements, and debt reduction.
Trump doesn't want to fix Social Security or Medicare.
With our debt about to explode, the debt limit is more needed than ever. Congress needs to resist the calls to dispose of it.
Is anybody actually interested in balancing the federal budget?
Say goodbye to 2016. But don't let your guard down.
From Bernie to Hillary, from Trump to the chumps in Congress, we used the spectacle of politics to argue about the substance of policy.
Trade wars and debt increases loom on the horizon.
Says real national debt is north of $200 trillion and screwing younger Americans from now til Doomsday.
During PBS debate with Green Party candidate Jill Stein, the Libertarian candidate shows his fangs.
Dallas' pension crisis is another example of why cities and states shouldn't use pension obligation bonds.
Matt Welch assesses Hillary Clinton's absurd "I do not add a penny to the national debt" claim on Stossel
The bottom line is that we have a spending problem that should be addressed by reforming Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Former Indiana governor pushes for Libertarian nominee's inclusion in the debates, hosts a big event for him at Purdue, and writes WSJ op-Ed about an issue only Johnson is any good on
An effective policy of debtors prison said to violate the federal constitution and various parts of Arkansas' state constitution.
Political concession to the Sanders crowd that you'll pay $35 billion for
Clinton's policies would increase the debt less-but would still leave the budget on an unsustainable path.
Elizabeth Warren's DNC speech was a vision of government unbounded by cost or consequences.
GOP presumptive nominee discusses renegotiating federal debt, like struggling economies do.
Debt relief and privatization are the only ways to fix its fiscal mess.
Lessons from Puerto Rico.
The feds could save tens of billions just through better management.
Trump has demonstrated over and over again that he doesn't know the slightest thing about policy. The GOP is supporting him anyway.
