Why Trump's Wall Is Not Going to Happen
Plenty of GOP members would rather put Barack Obama on Mount Rushmore than underwrite this addled project.
National Debt
Is the Sky the Limit for the Debt Ceiling?
The best place to start would be a cap on all spending or a strict cut-as-you-go system.
The Cost of Carrying Debt
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.
5 Things Libertarians Should Be Nervous About in 2017
Say goodbye to 2016. But don't let your guard down.
The US Is Already Broke!: Economist (and Presidential Candidate) Laurence Kotlikoff
Says real national debt is north of $200 trillion and screwing younger Americans from now til Doomsday.
We Were Kidding About Donald Trump Literally Taking the U.S. to Bankruptcy Court, Right?
GOP presumptive nominee discusses renegotiating federal debt, like struggling economies do.
$19 Trillion and Counting: The Dangers of Unlimited Debt
"If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging."
Rand Paul Vows Filibuster of Debt Limit Bill
Senator holds back his desire to use profanity in describing the super-spendy bill.
Generational Swindle: How DC is Screwing over Millennials
Jared Meyer on "Disinherited: How Washington Is Betraying America's Young"
Good News! Ben Carson Is Campaigning Against the Debt. Bad News? Well….
Outsider could wage a Ross Perot-style crusade against the national debt, if only his tongue would get out of the way
Republicans Poised to Rubber-Stamp Another Debt Ceiling Increase
This is what you get with GOP control of Congress
Five Libertarian Lessons in HBO's Game of Thrones
For libertarians it may seem like winter is always coming
Is U.S. Economic Stagnation Inevitable?
Economic doom through aging, ignorance, inequality, debt and technological stagnation.
Sen. Cruz Accuses Republican Leadership of 'Trickery' Over Debt Ceiling Vote
Warns against not standing on principle
Sen. McConnell Criticized By Primary Challenger Over Debt Ceiling Vote
Challenger Matt Bevin says McConnell caved to the left
These 28 Republicans Voted to Suspend the Debt Ceiling Until 2015
Vast majority in some position of House leadership
Senate Conservatives Fund Calls for Boehner To Be Replaced as House Speaker
Debt ceiling debacle
Boehner: Reversing Course on Debt Vote a "Disappointing Moment"
Turning to Democrats to get it passed
House Republicans Will Try To Pass "Clean" Debt Ceiling Bill This Evening
Vote moved because of East Coast snow storm
Republicans Drop Plan To Tie Debt Ceiling Increase To Restoration of Military Benefits
Plan doesn't have enough support
Republicans Planning To Tie Debt Ceiling Increase To Restoring Military Benefits
Bill might not make it to the floor of the House
White House Not Interested in Negotiating Over Debt Ceiling
Wants to keep borrowing indefinitely
Poll: Government Shutdown Has Done Major Damage To the GOP's Image
Two in three Republicans or Republican-leaning independents view the recent fiscal stalemate negatively
