Scott Lincicome and Chad Smitson In my new Bloomberg column today, I discuss the travails of Whirlpool Corporation, a longtime advocate (and recipient) of government protection from import competition—and a…

Nicholas Anthony President Donald Trump issued an executive order to stop the creation or development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Yet rumors have begun to swirl that the…

David Inserra Senators Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden recently introduced the JAWBONE Act to stop government pressure on and coercion of companies, a pattern known as jawboning. Citing attacks on…

Andrew Gillen A new paper released today, Trends in Higher Education: State Funding and Tuition Revenue at Public Colleges from 1980 to 2025, documents state funding, tuition revenue, and total…

Alfredo Carrillo Obregon (Getty Images) On June 10, President Trump cast doubt on the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), stating that he is “not looking to renew” the…

While he isn’t on the ballot, President Donald Trump’s immense clout over the GOP faces more key tests on Tuesday in high-stakes Republican runoffs in Georgia and Alabama. Trump-endorsed candidates…

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Scandal-plagued Maine Democratic…

President Donald Trump has the beginnings of an agreement to end the war in Iran, but Congress hasn’t seen it, and Republicans want details before lending their support. Trump declared…

Vice President JD Vance is set to make his first appearance on ABC’s “The View” on Wednesday, becoming just the third sitting vice president to join the daytime talk show’s…

Newly released Pentagon and FBI records describe a series of orb sightings reported from the same area of the northeastern United States between at least October 2024 and June 2025,…