Executive Branch

Policy

Holder's Worrisome Assurances About the President's Power to Kill Suspected Terrorists

Jacob Sullum | 3.7.2013 4:45 PM

Politics

Sen. Paul Declares Victory Following Holder Response

No, White House won't drone "noncombatant" citizens on American soil

Reason Staff | 3.7.2013 3:30 PM

Politics

Brian Doherty Talks Rand Paul Filibuster on Real TV

Brian Doherty | 3.7.2013 1:12 PM

Politics

John McCain and Lindsey Graham Declare War on Rand Paul

Brian Doherty | 3.7.2013 12:09 PM

Politics

Rand Paul Ends Filibuster After Nearly 13 Hours

John Brennan vote likely Thursday

Reason Staff | 3.7.2013 12:48 AM

Politics

Covered at Reason 24/7: Sen. Rand Paul Filibuster Successfully Delays CIA Vote

Come back tomorrow, Sen. Reid

Scott Shackford | 3.6.2013 6:00 PM

Politics

We're Livetweeting the Rand Paul Filibuster

Follow us @reason247

Reason Staff | 3.6.2013 3:22 PM

Politics

Rand Paul Breaks Three Hour Mark on Filibuster of Brennan Nomination

Brian Doherty | 3.6.2013 2:46 PM

Policy

Can Obama Kill Some Dude Sitting in Starbucks? Holder Would Rather Not Say.

Jacob Sullum | 3.6.2013 1:47 PM

Policy

Former National Labor Relations Board Chairman: "Time to Pull Plug on National Labor Relations Board"

Damon Root | 3.5.2013 4:34 PM

Policy

DOJ Says President Can Use Lethal Military Force on Citizens Inside Country

But only in "an extraordinary circumstance."

Reason Staff | 3.5.2013 4:20 PM

Politics

Eric Holder: Yes, Your Government Can Drone You to Death on U.S. Soil (UPDATED)

Matt Welch | 3.5.2013 4:12 PM

Politics

Is the National Labor Relations Board Operating Illegally?

Damon Root | 2.26.2013 9:15 AM

Policy

Sen. Graham Lists Drone Death Toll at 4,700

No indication how many of them are innocent of any wrong-doing

Reason Staff | 2.21.2013 1:37 PM

Policy

Former Obama Officials Call for More Targeted Killing Oversight

Keep an eye out for drones

Reason Staff | 2.21.2013 12:37 PM

Policy

To Check the President's Power of Life and Death, How About a Court He Is Free to Ignore?

Jacob Sullum | 2.21.2013 12:22 PM

Politics

Why Republicans Are Bungling the Sequestration Debate

Republicans in Congress lack a narrative to counter further government spending.

David Harsanyi | 2.21.2013 12:00 PM

Politics

The Push For a Higher Minimum Wage Ignores Economic Reality

The push for minimum wage ignores low income earners.

Steve Chapman | 2.21.2013 10:30 AM

Politics

Obama's Failing Plan to Provide a "College Scorecard"

The Obama administration fails to provide real criteria for college rankings

Ira Stoll | 2.20.2013 4:30 PM

Politics

To Government, Every Penny Is Sacred

New programs mean emptier pockets.

John Stossel | 2.20.2013 12:00 PM

Politics

The Climate and Energy State of the Union

How about a "balanced approach" to energy and climate policy?

Ronald Bailey | 2.15.2013 4:30 PM

State of the Union

Ronald Bailey on Why Obama Should Change His Climate Policies

Reason Staff | 2.15.2013 4:30 PM

Politics

Wayne LaPierre Accuses Obama of Political Fraud

Comments made in response to State of the Union

Reason Staff | 2.15.2013 10:28 AM

Politics

Obama Finishes State of the Union Tour

Says "government can build 'ladders of opportunity'"

Reason Staff | 2.15.2013 7:08 AM

Politics

Rand Paul: Support for Drone Program "Very Scary"

Doesn't bode well for the idea of limited government authority, not to mention civil liberties

Reason Staff | 2.14.2013 12:45 PM

Politics

State of the Union Address Conveniently Ignores Monetary Policy

Vera Soliman | 2.13.2013 5:00 PM

Politics

Anonymous Unable To Block State of the Union Livestream

The protest falls short

Reason Staff | 2.13.2013 4:50 PM

Politics

Obama's State of the Union: A Speech About Everything, and Nothing

Peter Suderman | 2.13.2013 4:36 PM

Politics

State of the Union: Rand Paul Brings Libertarianism to the GOP

Rand Paul's State of the Union response sets the stage for 2016.

Brian Doherty | 2.13.2013 4:30 PM

Politics

Largest Trade Agreement in History Needs Approval From 27 European Countries and the U.S. Congress. What Could Go Wrong?

Matthew Feeney | 2.13.2013 4:30 PM

Politics

Paul's State of the Union Response Overshadows Rubio's

Principle vs. squish

Reason Staff | 2.13.2013 3:20 PM

Politics

President's Claims About Obamacare Cost Controls Don't Add Up

Less than truthful

Reason Staff | 2.13.2013 3:10 PM

Policy

Paul Says He Will Block Brennan's CIA Nomination Until He Gets Answers About Obama's License to Kill

Jacob Sullum | 2.13.2013 2:55 PM

Politics

The Rand Paul Rorschach Test

Two liberals and a neocon interpret a Rand Paul speech.

Jesse Walker | 2.13.2013 1:46 PM

Politics

Obama's Misguided State of the Union

Here's what the president should have said.

John Stossel | 2.13.2013 1:30 PM

Politics

Canadian Minister Says Mali Potential Afghanistan Repeat as Obama Reaffirms Support For Campaign Against Al Qaeda

Matthew Feeney | 2.13.2013 12:15 PM

Politics

Obama Wants Universal Preschool, Even Though It's Expensive and Ineffective

Katherine Mangu-Ward | 2.13.2013 10:18 AM

Politics

Obama and The Debt: A Love Story

Nick Gillespie | 2.13.2013 10:08 AM

Politics

Three State of the Union Visions: Obama, Rubio, and Paul

J.D. Tuccille | 2.13.2013 8:41 AM

Politics

Obama Calls For Modest Health Reforms, Spends More Time Ruling Them Out

Peter Suderman | 2.13.2013 7:33 AM

Policy

Due Process Delivered by Drones

The contradiction at the heart of Obama's targeted killings

Jacob Sullum | 2.13.2013 7:00 AM

Politics

Rand Paul's State of the Union

Matt Welch | 2.13.2013 12:16 AM

Politics

Reason Tweets the State of the Union 2013 Now!

Katherine Mangu-Ward | 2.12.2013 8:55 PM

Politics

Will Obama Take Credit for Slowing the Rate of Increase in Federal Spending?

Nick Gillespie | 2.12.2013 8:15 PM

Politics

There Are Reports Obama May Say Something Sensible at the State of the Union

Matthew Feeney | 2.12.2013 4:20 PM

Politics

SOTU Pivot to Jobs and the Economy Means More Talk About Raising Taxes, Blaming Republicans, and Not Reducing Government Spending

Peter Suderman | 2.12.2013 4:20 PM