Congress
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Betting on Kalshi and Congress
Politicians have been banned from prediction markets for betting on themselves. Is it time to also ban prediction markets?
The Sad Fight Over Veterans Reform
Helping veterans who need it seems to be an insurmountable task for Congress, while some folks exploit the system through fraud and waste.
Farm Labor, Congress, and Amnesty
A new bill with 47 House Republicans on board would expand H-2A farmworker visas to cover even people who’ve been here illegally.
Trump’s Blockbuster Election Speech Was a Mixed Bag
The president offered allegations and evidence of Chinese interference and other types of voter fraud in an effort to push the SAVE Act through Congress.
Repeal the 17th Amendment
From 1789 to 1913, senators were chosen by state legislatures, and there’s a movement afoot to restore an important component of federalism.
The Hefty Price of Demonizing SCOTUS
Supreme Court justices on both the conservative and liberal sides are asking for more security assistance due to increased threats of violence.
What’s Next for Birthright Citizenship?
The president and Congress have options to mitigate the damage caused by the Supreme Court, but solutions will require resolve and courage.
Election Day Means Election Day, but Congress Has to Say So
In Watson v. Republican National Committee, the Supreme Court allowed Mississippi to continue accepting certain absentee ballots after Election Day.
Can Congress Restore the American Dream?
There are serious issues with the housing market, and the bill working its way through Congress is inadequate to truly solve what ails the American economy.
Congress Should Stay Out of College Sports
The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act will create myriad federal regulations for who, what, when, where, and how regarding college athletics.
GOP Can Win Big in Redistricting Wars
Last week’s Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais should greatly benefit congressional Republican representation.
Hegseth More Than Holds His Own
The once-maligned war secretary testified before the House Armed Services Committee yesterday, and he didn’t pull any punches.
Our Democratic Republic — Is It Working?
Neither the current state of our American culture nor the current modus operandi of Congress leaves any room for timely, constructive, apolitical deliberation on controversial issues.
Debating War Powers Is So Last Century
As operations enter their third week in Iran, it’s worth considering how the nation got here in terms of presidential war powers.
The Left’s $4.4T Tax Hike
Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna want a 5% wealth tax on billionaires that they claim will fund more redistribution schemes.
Can Trump Move the Needle?
Trump’s State of the Union outlined his focus this year, and if he will stay on message, this will be a winning path to midterm retention of majorities.
SOTU: Trump Loves America, and Democrats Hate Him for It
Last night’s speech kicked the 2026 midterm election campaign into high gear, providing a major contrast of visions for the country.
The Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling Was Constitutionally Correct
Even if you support President Donald Trump’s tariffs and strategy, six of the Court’s justices came to the right conclusion.
Epstein’s Solo Act and Maxwell’s Fifth Plea
It increasingly appears that Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell are the only two people who will face justice in this whole saga.
Does Trump Want to ‘Nationalize’ Elections?
The Democrats’ hair is on fire, and they are crying foul again over something they already tried to do — not just once, but twice.