There was a time when politicians sought headlines because they had accomplished something. Today, too many seek headlines simply to become the story. America has entered the age of performative politics, where performance too often eclipses public service. Governing often comes second to going viral. The incentive is no longer to solve problems but to […]
Germany has found a convenient way to cut healthcare costs: send the bill for medical innovation to the United States. Under a new policy, Germany will tighten its already aggressive controls on what drugmakers can charge for innovative medicines. The result is predictable: Germany will contribute even less toward the cost of developing new treatments […]
I’ve spent 30 years managing money for wealthy families, and every one of those years I’ve operated under fiduciary rules that would land me in front of the Securities and Exchange Commission if I traded ahead of information my clients didn’t have. That’s not a courtesy I extend. It’s the law. So, when the House […]
Americans frequently place house prices at the top of their lists of concerns when elections roll around. A new poll by the Hispanic Leadership Fund found that voters overwhelmingly want to kill fees associated with refinancing a mortgage. The poll, which the Washington Examiner can exclusively report, finds that 90% of voters support reducing title […]
Healey has moved from defense minister seeking an increase in his agency's budget to leading the ministry that traditionally pushes for reductions in defense spending.
Tech mogul Elon Musk reflected on his brief venture into politics in a new interview released Thursday, suggesting he "got carried away." "I think I got a little too involved in politics," the Tesla and SpaceX CEO told The Economist. "I got carried away frankly." Musk took an increased interest in politics amid the 2024...
Far-right influencer Laura Loomer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday after publicly reversing her long-held and outspoken opposition to backing Ukraine in its war with Russia, expressing support for the country in a visit to Kyiv. Loomer, who is a loyal ally of President Trump, has frequently criticized U.S. military aid to Ukraine...