Trump's Economic Illiteracy Has Deep Roots
In Trump's mind, America loses when it buys too much. And it loses when we sell too.
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The V.A.'s Biggest Problem Isn't Who's In Charge—It's Centralized Government Control
With Trump's nominee Ronny Jackson out, here's how to fix veterans health care.
The Economic Case for Free Trade Is Stronger Than Ever
But working-class identity politics threaten to ruin everything.
It's Time To End the White House Correspondents' Dinner
Michelle Wolf's jokes weren't particularly funny or offensive, but they-and the media's outraged reaction-belie an event whose best days were long ago.
Another Pair of Dueling Reports Closes Out the House Intelligence Committee's Russia-Trump Investigation
Trump-supporting lawmakers find no collusion. Trump-hating lawmakers disagree.
'Black People Don't Have To Be Democrats'
Chance The Rapper says the unthinkable and takes it back. But he's right, and not just about African Americans.
3 Ways Kanye West Is Confounding Everyone with His MAGA Tweeting
The musician and provocateur is spinning the heads of his fans, Trump's fans, and everyone who angrily overinterprets what affection for Trump has to mean.
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's Taste for Swampdweller Perks Is Distracting from His Deregulatory Agenda
Hated by activists, he should have known that he needed to be squeaky clean in his personal and professional life.
My "The Hill" Op Ed on the Bill of Rights and the Travel Ban
Prof. Michael Mannheimer and I have coauthored an op ed explaining why the Bill of Rights limits federal power over immigration, and renders Trump's travel ban unconstitutional.
A Roundup of My Volokh Conspiracy Posts on the Travel Ban
On the eve of the of Supreme Court oral argument in the travel ban case, here are links to some of my more notable VC posts on the subject.
Actually, Rand Paul Will Support Mike Pompeo for Secretary of State
Paul says he's reversed his stance on Trump's nominee after several conversations with the president.
Don't Let Trump's Travel Ban Become a Road Map for Discriminatory Policies
If the Supreme Court rules that Trump's campaign statements cannot be used to prove that his travel ban order was an attempt to discriminate against Muslims, it could create a dangerous precedent.
Welcome to the Pot Resistance, Chuck Schumer!: Podcast
Reason editors share notes on the end of the political war against marijuana, plus the latest on Trump/Russia and the "undocumented" Andrew Cuomo.
Expect Trump's North Korea Talks To Be Fruitless
Whatever we get from North Korea, we can expect to pay for in full.
North Korea Claims It Will Suspend Its Nuclear Weapon and Missile Tests
With a meeting between North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and President Trump on the horizon, North Korean state media also vows the nation will close its current active nuke test site.
Democrats Sue Trump Campaign, Russian Government, and WikiLeaks
The suit claims a RICO conspiracy and demands millions.
Republicans Could Face Political Consequences Over Trump's Tariffs
"He's going to be a one-term president, plain and simple."
Senators Respond to Trump's Unauthorized Military Strike on Syria by Trying to Give Him Even More War Powers
This new proposed bipartisan authorization seems more like a blank check for war.
Trump's Regulatory Slowdown Is Real
But it might not last unless Congress gets more involved.
Trump's Strange Appeasement of Putin
When it comes to Putin, Trump comes across as scared.
Video: 'Barack Obama' Calls Trump a 'Total and Complete Dipshit'
Why it's getting harder to tell "fake news" from real news
Can Extremer Vetting Reduce the Already Tiny Risk of Terrorism?
A new Cato Institute study finds that screening of visitors, immigrants, and refugees is about as thorough as can reasonably be expected.
Forget Robert Mueller. Trump's Attacks On Syria Are a Reminder We're Already in a Constitutional Crisis
Congress has completely abdicated its constitutional responsibility to authorize war.
Trump Wages War Wherever and Whenever He Wants
The unauthorized attack on Syria shows Congress won't enforce limits on the president's military powers.
Comey Acknowledges Screwing Up in Encryption Fight, But He Still Doesn't Grasp the Issue
The former FBI director recognizes his criticism of Apple was "thoughtless," but he doesn't see the underlying problem with seeking cybersecurity back doors.
The Real Constitutional Crisis Is Congress' Unwillingness to Do Its Job: Podcast
From Syria to spending, the legislative branch has lost all interest in performing its basic constitutional functions.
One More Word About The Stormy Daniels Affair
Trump's denials of involvement in the Stormy Daniels arrangements may turn out badly for him
Americans Have a Dangerous Deficit in Trade Understanding
It doesn't matter if those to whom you sell goods or labor are not the same as those from whom you buy these things. The same goes for America.
Intervention: A Success Story!
Let's look back at our nation's questionable adventures in the Middle East.
'Mission Accomplished'? Maybe Ask George Bush About That.
Trump's Syria-related tweet once again betrays a terrifying lack of historical awareness.
When Trump Loses Alex Jones' and Gains Elizabeth Warren's Support, All Things Are Possible!
The president's controversial, unconstitutional, dumb Syria strikes are insane-and just might mean we can start talking seriously about politics again.
The Deep-State Liars of the #Resistance
Democrats are rehabilitating the deservedly poor reputations of surveillance-state officials who were caught lying to the American people
Trump Attacks Syria Without Congressional Authorization (or Clearly Defined Goals)
Basically, it's just like every other military engagement since 9/11.
A Possible Victory for Federalism and Marijuana Legalization
Donald Trump's deal with Senator Cory Gardner could pave the way for the effective elimination of the federal law banning marijuana in those states that have legalized pot under state law.
Trump Announces Unprecedented Support for Legalizing Marijuana
Drug war is over (if you want it).
Scooter Libby Aside, Presidential Pardons Are Good and Trump Should Issue Even More of Them
"I don't know Mr. Libby, but for years I have heard that he has been treated unfairly."
The Constitution and Trump's Next Strike Against Syria
A small-scale strike might be constitutional even without congressional support. But it is also likely to be useless, much like last year's missile strike turned out to be. Large-scale military action of the sort that could make a real difference, requires advance congressional authorization.
Rand Paul Worries Mike Pompeo Will Keep America in Afghanistan Even Longer
"The president has been very specific, at times, on this," Paul said. "He said 'it is time to get out of Afghanistan.'"
The Answer Trump Needs in Syria
Withdrawal and diplomacy is the most prudent path forward in Syria. Not military escalation.
Trump Says 'Nice and New and "Smart!"' U.S. Missiles Headed For Syria
The president just threatened a confrontation with a nuclear power. Via tweet.
Is Facebook Doomed? What To Expect from Mark Zuckerberg's Senate Testimony
His company's revenue and user growth are flattening; his image is in the toilet. Expect an embrace of hard or soft regulation from the social media king.
Americans Can't Stand Each Other, So Let's Stop Forcing Our Preferences on One Another
If you want to avoid conflict among hostile groups, decentralize power-preferably to individuals.
Feds Raid Office of Trump Lawyer Who Paid Off Stormy Daniels. This Is a Big Deal.
The search of Michael Cohen's office, explained.
The Cambridge Analytica Furor: Partisan Hype or Genuine Scandal?
Cambridge Analytica and the Trump campaign copied tactics from the Obama campaign's playbook. Should that change how we view the supposed Facebook scandal?
Trump Mulls Military Response to Syrian Chemical Attack
Escalating U.S. intervention in Syria comes with few benefits and lots of risks.
Trump Is a Low-Information Gasbag
Trump does not treat his ignorance as a flaw to be fixed. He treats it as a precious jewel to be protected.
My new "The Hill" Op Ed on Federalism and the Legal Battle Over Sanctuary Cities
The various lawsuits pitting the Trump administration against sanctuary jurisdictions has important implications for constitutional federalism that go beyond immigration policy.
