The New Forever War in Iran Keeps the Dog Wagging
The domestic political uses of foreign wars.
Donald Trump
A Lawsuit Settlement Highlights Trump's Hypocrisy on Government Meddling With Social Media
Despite its rejection of the Biden administration's interference, the Trump administration is still asserting authority over online speech.
The Iran War Has Already Hurt Oil Production More Than the '70s Energy Crisis Did
The conflict is squeezing global supply and pushing prices up.
Adam Carolla: Why No One Under 30 Trusts Legacy Media
Comedian Adam Carolla discusses how soft journalism destroys media credibility, why California is losing residents, and the importance of meritocracy.
Facebook Guilty
Plus: Trump declares victory over Iran again, Afroman trial reflections, and more...
Donald Trump and Markwayne Mullin Insist That Politics Should Prevail Over Principle
The president and his new DHS secretary are enraged by jurists and legislators who refuse to toe the party line.
Trump-Ayatollah Inc.
Plus: Ohio's THC seltzer ban, Bernie Sanders' silly chat with Claude, and more...
Judges and Justices Should Be Independent, Trump Says, As Long As They Side With Him
The president says federal courts should not make decisions based on partisan considerations unless it benefits him.
Trump Just Released a Framework To Govern AI. Here Are 7 Key Takeaways.
The National AI Policy Framework is a return to the administration's pro-AI position.
My New Liberalism.Org Article on How "Immigration Restrictions Restrict Americans' Liberties"
Liberalism.Org is a new initiative established by the Institute for Humane Studies.
As Trump Talks of 'Taking Cuba,' Real Change Requires More Than Replacing Its Leader
Unrest is rising in Cuba as the country runs out of oil under a U.S. blockade.
Same Lies, New War: Trump and the Iraq Playbook
Unfortunately, Trump's war in Iran is every bit as shortsighted—and illegal—as the one in Iraq that he once called "a big, fat mistake."
Andrew Kent on the Alien Enemies Act
His work further demonstrates that the AEA cannot be used in response to illegal migration or drug smuggling, but only when there is a military attack.
$200 Billion War?
Plus: boots on the ground, The Bachelorette cancels season, Meta reverses itself on virtual reality, and more...
Joe Kent Is the First Iran War Crack in the Trump Admin
The top intelligence official resigned because there was no “imminent threat” from Iran and blamed Israel for starting the war.
Trump Wants To Pay a Company Almost $1 Billion To Cancel Its Wind Projects in New York and North Carolina
If the company refuses, the government may still terminate its lease.
Brendan Carr's Crusade To Reshape TV Journalism Is Blatantly Unconstitutional
The First Amendment does not allow the FCC chairman to police news coverage.
Trump Cuts Red Tape
Plus: An effective build-to-rent ban advances in Congress and Florida expands one of the country's most successful zoning reforms.
Peter Navarro Promised $700 Billion in Tariff Revenue. The Actual Amount Was About $240 Billion.
That’s roughly 12 whole days of government spending.
Kavanaugh Should Be Embarrassed by Trump's Praise for His Tariffs Dissent
Plus: Brian Doherty, RIP.
Brendan Carr Says He Can Police TV Journalism Because Broadcast Licenses Are 'Free'
The FCC chairman's reasoning is faulty.
FCC Chair Threatens Media Outlets That Don't Report Good Iran War News
Brendan Carr, who relishes his role as Trump's "media pit bull," sent a threatening X post while visiting the president at Mar-a-Lago.
Trump Wants To Cover Up Bad News About the Iran War
And Middle Eastern dictatorships are helping him do it.
My New Lawfare Article on "Slavery and Birthright Citizenship"
The article explains how all the standard arguments for denying birthright ctizenship to children of undocumented immigrants are at odds with the main purpose of the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Brendan Carr and the Fog of War
In war, the facts are hard to determine. In Carr’s war against broadcasters, the facts are easier to see.
Elizabeth Warren Ruins Housing Again; Iran War Endgame?
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi return to discuss yet another bad idea from Elizabeth Warren and if the war in Iran will end sooner rather than later.
Trump and Vance Promised 'No New Wars.' What Happened To That?
Some MAGA peaceniks have seemingly transformed into neocons.
Bye-Bye Build-To-Rent
Plus: bad arguments in favor of a build-to-rent ban, a tanker plane crash kills four in Iraq, signs the Iran war isn't going so well, and more...
The Trump Administration Just Declared All Foreign Exports Unfair
By the administration's logic, Iowa is hurting Arizona by producing so much corn. This is a very silly way to think about economic policy.
Trump Goes to War
Plus: Donald Trump vs. Thomas Massie, Republicans preparing to kill the filibuster for a very dumb reason, explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, and more...
The Supreme Court's Approval Ratings Have Dropped. Does It Matter?
What happens if both political parties come to distrust the Court’s judgment?
Trump's New Tariff Plan Still Asserts a Crisis That Does Not Exist
The president’s invocation of Section 122 conflates a trade deficit with a balance-of-payments deficit.
Trump May Waive the Jones Act for Oil Shipments. Let's Repeal It Instead.
The century-old law makes energy more expensive even when there isn't a war raging in the Middle East.
Am I an Evil, Selfish Scalper for Selling My World Cup Tickets for a Profit?
The buyer, seller, and FIFA middleman were all happy with how the transaction went.
Very Complete?
Plus: Trump waves off missile blame, Virginia's latest firearms ban, a California representative leaves the GOP, and more...
Will SCOTUS Review the Iran War's Constitutionality? Don't Count on It.
The judiciary is largely absent from the long-running constitutional debate over undeclared foreign wars.
Trump Supports Asylum for Iranian Women's Soccer Team. His Immigration Policy Doesn't.
The president's advocacy is laudable, yet completely at odds with everything else he has said on the subject.
Liberty Justice Center Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Section 122 Tariffs
LJC is the group with which I worked on the IEEPA tariff case decided by the Supreme Court.
Regime Change in Cuba: 'Just a Matter of Time'
Trump and other D.C. interventionists feel like they're on a roll.
Kristi Noem, Iran War Predictions, Playing Video Games
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi say farewell to Kristi Noem before they move on to the war in Iran, "heritage Americans," and airplane etiquette.
Kristi Noem's Lies About DHS Shootings Don't Seem To Have Figured in Trump's Decision To Fire Her
The president himself portrayed Renée Good and Alex Pretti as would-be murderers, and he did not seem troubled by the homeland security secretary's slander of them.
Why J.D. Vance Is a Risky Bet for Republicans in 2028
Vance's support for unpopular policies could spell trouble for the GOP in 2028. But this could be a good thing for the party's future, says Jonah Goldberg.
Jobs Are Down While the U.S. Spends $2 Billion a Day on War With Iran
The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that instead of adding jobs last month, the economy lost nearly 100,000.
Senate Punts on Iran War Powers as Ground War Grows More Likely
Lawmakers are refusing to acknowledge what is increasingly looking like a big, long war.
Twenty-Four States Led by Oregon File Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Section 122 Tariffs
The massive new tariffs are illegal, just like the IEEPA tariffs previously invalidated by the Supreme Court.
Yes, the Iran War Is a 'War of Choice,' and a Bad One
Supporters of Trump's actions want to create an aura of necessity to shield the president from urgent criticism.
My New Dispatch Article on "Why Donald Trump's Iran War is Unconstitutional"
The article explains why the war requires congressional authorization,and why this requirement is important.
After Paying Illegal Tariffs, Will Small Businesses Get a Refund? 'I'm Not Holding My Breath.'
Even if the refunds are made, business owners say they won't cover all the additional costs created by Trump's chaotic trade policies.
