Deploying Troops to the Border Is Expensive and Unnecessary, but at Least They're 'Getting Training Out of' It
"Training" is not a good enough justification for spending $200 million to send 8,000 troops to the border.
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Will There Ever Be a Morning After the Midterms?: Podcast
Before the news cycle spins forever into crazy-land, Reason editors pause to assess the deep meanings, and lack thereof, of this week's elections
After the Midterms, Trumpism Is the Dominant Force in the GOP
The Trumpening of the Republican Party continues apace. What will principled conservatives do now that it's clear they have no home in the GOP?
CNN's Jim Acosta Was Rude, but He Did Not Assault a White House Intern
Trump vs. the media-good for Trump, and good for the media.
Remember When Lindsey Graham Warned, 'If Jeff Sessions Is Fired, There Will Be Holy Hell to Pay'?
In the space of a year, Graham went from Trump critic, warning about impeachment, to Trump backer, taking the president's side on Jeff Sessions.
Jeff Sessions Was a Terrible Attorney General. His Successor Will Do More of the Same.
Maybe Trump should nominate Kim Kardashian West.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Steps Down at Trump's Request
He'll be replaced, at least for the time being, by his chief of staff.
President Trump Credits Himself for Republicans' Performance in the Midterms
But a few of Tuesday's big races indicate he did more harm than good.
Space Force: The Real Loser From Yesterday's Election Results?
If the Space Force goes down before it ever got up on its feet, that's probably for the best.
A Surprisingly Normal Election
The biggest shock from yesterday's midterms was that everything went more or less as expected.
Menendez Campaign Thanks Trump for Endorsing GOP Challenger
It's unorthodox, but it makes sense.
Christian Group Clarifies That Trump Is Not Jesus
A perplexing billboard made their views on the matter unclear.
How Much Don't We Know About the Midterms?: Podcast
Polling uncertainty and a surge in voter enthusiasm could make tomorrow an embarrassing day for many in the political class.
Pentagon Reportedly Admits Migrant Caravan Doesn't Pose Threat, Might Still Spend $220 Million to Stop It
Trump can probably find someone better to set up barbed wire fences on the border.
Tomorrow Is the Most Important Election of Our Lifetime. Don't Let Trump Denialists Tell You Otherwise.
Trump is a uniquely awful president who has changed the entire political conversation and not for the better
Nigerian Army Justifies Killing Protesters With Trump Video on Stone-Throwing Migrants
Trump's comments are not the same as the Nigerian Army's actions. But regardless of the nation, shooting protesters is bad.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio Let Immigrant Killer Featured in Trump Ad Go Free 'for Reasons Unknown'
Why did the Trump ally let a future killer go? And what does that say about the president's inflammatory anti-immigration rhetoric?
If You Liked 'Axis of Evil,' You're Gonna Love 'Troika of Tyranny'
John Bolton makes a pitch for American confrontations with Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.
Trump Takes Full Ownership of His Anti-immigrant Nativism with Latest Ad
Candidates used to let political operatives do the dirty work so they could appear above it all. Not Trump.
Free Market Principles Missing in Ethanol Rule Changes
Trump's trade policy is leading to bad politics and terrible outcomes.
Has America's Obsession With Manufacturing Jobs Gone Too Far?
A Wisconsin town is spending billions, seizing homes, and breaking state law to lure a Taiwanese company.
Despite Donald Trump Jr. Retweet, Libertarian Senate Candidate Rick Breckenridge Did Not Drop Out
Montana L.P. candidate Rick Breckenridge says he was misinterpreted by a reporter.
Here's What You Need to Know to Argue in the Latest Immigration Debate
President Trump's hardline immigration stances have made for some polarizing debates.
Donald Trump Fails to Confront the Truth About the Migrant Caravan
American policy created it.
Actor James Cromwell Expects 'Blood in the Streets' if Trump Is Not Stopped
More signs that politics needs to be shrunk down to a smaller part of our lives.
Next Month's Trump-Xi Meeting Could End the Trade War, or Escalate It
Trump seems to prefer escalation. More tariffs could be coming in early December.
Trump's Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship Is All About the Midterms
It will provide fresh applause lines for a series of campaign rallies planned in the next week. It might be good politics, but it's bad policy.
Trump's Unconstitutional Attack on Birthright Citizenship
The president's executive order will violate the text and history of the 14th Amendment.
The Media Keeps Saying Anti-Semitism Spiked 57% Under Trump, but That Statistic Is Really Misleading
The Anti-Defamation League's report actually showed that attacks decreased in 2017 from 2016.
Rep. Justin Amash Slams Trump's Birthright Citizenship Threat: POTUS Can't 'Amend Constitution' With Executive Order
At least one Republican congressman agrees.
Trump Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Via Executive Order Is Unconstitutional: Reason Roundup
Plus: Southern border will see more troops than Iraq, Syria.
If You Want Political Violence To End, Make Politics Less Important
Even when Americans don't love their political allies, they hate their opponents.
Are We in a New Era of Political Violence?: Podcast
Are we all just living through Elon Musk's dystopian simulation?
Trump's Tariffs Aren't Even Helping Steelmakers
Nucor's stock price is down 16 percent since August. Executives say the fourth quarter will be even worse.
Trump's Rhetoric Is Divisive, Contemptible, Un-Presidential. It's Also Not Responsible for the Synagogue Shooting.
Killers are responsible for their actions and the leap from rhetoric to action, along with all the blood they shed, is on their hands alone.
Trump's Anti-Press Rhetoric Is Irresponsible, Even If the Bomber Is Just a Crazy Person
Trump: "We must never allow political violence to take root in America."
Why the Obsession with the Migrant Caravan, Mr. President?
Is Trump's anti-immigration position deeply held or just a way of getting the vote out?
De Niro and Biden Latest Targets of Suspected Pipe Bombs: Reason Roundup
Some conservatives are calling it a political stunt cooked up by Democrats. Democrats blame Trump's rhetoric. Trump blames the media.
Do Trump's Tariffs Actually Exist? Donald Trump Debates Donald Trump.
Trump suggests the tariffs are a fiction invented by CEOs, using the president as a scapegoat. But maybe he has a point?
Trump's Misleading Statement On Obamacare Is a Sign That Republicans Have No Idea How to Talk About Health Policy
Instead of justifying the GOP position on pre-existing conditions, Trump and other Republicans are trying to confuse people.
Republicans Whip Up Pre-Midterm Fears With Lies About Invading Migrant Caravan: Reason Roundup
Plus: Trump condemns poor cover-up of Saudi journalist killing and Houston compromises on sex robots.
Trump's Trade War Means American Companies Are Making Less Money on Cars and Trucks
Ford expects to lose $1 billion due to higher steel prices, while Caterpillar's stock dropped sharply this week after it said tariffs cost it $40 million.
Trump Talks "Illegals" While Promising Impossible Tax Cuts at Ted Cruz Rally: Reason Roundup
Meanwhile, Alex Jones yells at horseshit.
I Don't Hate Trump Because He Is 'the Average American in Exaggerated Form.' I Dislike Him Because of His Policies and Temperament.
In the name of owning the libs, Yale's David Gelertner smears Americans as venal narcissists who can't agree to disagree.
Migrant Caravan Hysteria Returns
There's no evidence this caravan is full of Middle Eastern terrorists.
Trump's Thinking on Trade War? 'He Wants Them to Suffer More.'
But who, exactly, will be suffering?
