Politics

President Trump, Please Staple (Conditional) Green Cards to Graduate Degrees
We can make sure that some of the best talent from abroad that gets trained here stays here and doesn’t end up working for America’s enemies. Source link
The Bad Faith of <i>Conclave</i>
Turning the pope’s election into a trans referendum. Source link
The Truth About DOGE
One ought not to let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Source link
Nobody Asked Me But . . .
A few thoughts on tax rates, Biden’s wealth, and philanthropy. Source link
Trump’s Tariffs Would Prime Prices at the Gas Pump
And the broader adverse effects of a U.S. trade war with Canada and Mexico would not be trivial. Source link
Trump says Musk saved hurricane victims by providing Starlink
Trump says Musk saved hurricane victims by providing Starlink
President Trump said Elon Musk saved many lives in North Carolina after the state was ravaged by Hurricane Helene. Source link
Trump says DOGE cost-cutting measures won't affect Social Security, Medicare
Trump says DOGE cost-cutting measures won't affect Social Security, Medicare
President Trump said Tuesday that his administration's cost-cutting measures won't affect entitlements such as Social Security and Medicare. Source link
Catholic bishops sue Trump administration to demand restart of refugee money
Catholic bishops sue Trump administration to demand restart of refugee money
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, asking a federal judge to order the State Department to restart the taxpayer money that the bishops...
Trump says Musk implementing his executive orders
Trump says Musk implementing his executive orders
President Trump said that "a lot" of his executive orders will be codified into law, after he credited Elon Musk with helping get his orders carried out. Source...
Trump DOJ’s Eric Adams Dismissal Heading for Constitutional Controversy
What authority, if any, does the court have to force the Justice Department’s hand? Source link
Trump instructs Justice Department to fire Biden-era U.S. attorneys
Trump instructs Justice Department to fire Biden-era U.S. attorneys
President Trump called on the Justice Department to fire all U.S. attorneys left over from the Biden administration. Source link
Kansas Republicans override veto of bill banning gender-transition drugs, surgeries for minors
Kansas Republicans override veto of bill banning gender-transition drugs, surgeries for minors
For the third time, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill banning gender-transition procedures for minors, but for the first time, Republican legislators had the votes to overcome her...