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Republican Senator Josh Hawley speaks at a committee hearing.

Big Business Is a Reliable Friend of the Republican Party

Right-wing populists are declaring war on “woke” corporations, but in the end, these alleged foes all want the same thing: GOP rule.

Andrew Yang, Celebrity Politician

The front-runner to become the next mayor of New York has a lot of big ideas. Few of them have much to do with running New York.

The Democrats’ Court-Packing Plan Doesn’t Make Any Sense

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The text of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is displayed on the facade of the Newseum.

The Supreme Court Could Get Dragged Into the Cancel Culture Wars

Does the First Amendment confer a right never to face public criticism? No, but the high court may be forced to settle the matter anew.

Joe Biden listens during a conference call in the Oval Office.

Joe Biden Isn’t Close to Being a Historic President Yet

It’s not clear that the president even has a plan to pass the kind of legislation that would earn him comparisons to FDR.

No One Is Going to Stop Tucker Carlson

No One Is Going to Stop Tucker Carlson

Washington’s Inflation Hysteria Is Fueled by Corporate Greed

Washington’s Inflation Hysteria Is Fueled by Corporate Greed