High-speed rail in California has become synonymous with failure, a waste, a racket, a punchline. So why shovel $3.5 billion more into the project, as the state’s High-Speed Rail...
In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Like an executioner pantomiming grief at the funeral, Sen. Elizabeth […]
California’s oil and gas issues are self-inflicted, and the crisis will only get worse as California Democrats continue to blame everyone but themselves for this problem. The vice chairman of the California Energy Commission told state legislators that California has enough fuel supply to meet demand for the next six weeks; beyond that, the state’s gas prices […]
INDIANA — Tuesday evening’s primary race here in the Hoosier State once again proved that the press, both local and national, still does not understand the impact that President Donald Trump has on the electorate. Nor do they understand his enduring appeal, as Indiana Republican voters unequivocally sided with the challengers over those who voted […]
As we’ve discussed extensively, Virginia Democrats rammed through a gerrymandering scheme last month, very narrowly surviving a statewide referendum to alter the state’s constitution. They barely won the snap election, despite an overwhelming spending advantage — including from the national Democratic Party and various dark money groups — that bombarded voters with propaganda in favor […]
The mixed messages on vaccines are backfiring. Measles is surging across the South, and Georgians will pay the price. Disease outbreaks restrict personal freedom more than any government policy: schools close, families quarantine, and communities isolate. Even as the Trump administration now urges vaccination, confusion lingers. Georgia leaders must provide clarity: vaccines protect personal freedom […]
President Donald Trump has done a commendable job embracing American leadership in artificial intelligence. His proposal for a national AI framework wisely recognizes that a patchwork of regulations by 50 different states will stymie AI progress and cede leadership to China. That’s why it’s deeply concerning to see reports that the president is considering imposing […]
Geopolitical conflicts can erupt with little warning, disrupting global trade systems and placing immediate strain on supply chains. Today, all eyes are on the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Tomorrow, it could be issues in the South China Sea or an escalation of the U.S.-China trade war. For supply chains that are already vulnerable […]
Spencer Pratt is right to blast Los Angeles leadership for spending $40 million to redesign MacArthur Park while addicts overdose on the sidewalks outside it. But MacArthur Park is not the problem. It is the warning sign. Let’s be clear, California doesn’t have a homelessness problem. It has a leadership problem. As a Marine Corps […]
Addressing business leaders this week, President Donald Trump argued that the economy was “roaring.” He added that gasoline prices, which are at four-year highs, will be “going down very substantially.” The average cost of a gallon of gasoline is around $4.50. That is a 50% increase from just a year ago. High gasoline prices are a major […]
At a Seattle University forum last month, Mayor Katie Wilson delivered what may go down as the most economically illiterate applause line of the year. Asked about millionaires fleeing Washington over the state’s new 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million, the self-described socialist waved her hand and said, to cheers from the crowd, […]
