Wisconsin Republicans Triumph in Union Fight
Republicans get around a Democratic walkout by stripping financial provisions from the governor’s budget.
Is America Becoming a Welfare State?
Entitlement spending has grown to account for 35 percent of wages and the rate isn’t likely to come down.
Republican Primary Race: A Governors’ Game
The party’s potential presidential candidates are almost all incumbent or former governors.
Afghanistan Braces for Violent Spring Season
With a July deadline for troop withdrawing looming, violence in Afghanistan may spike considerably, said General David Petraeus.
Should America Give Up on Taiwan?
As China becomes more assertive, can the United States continue to serve as a guarantor of Taiwan’s security?
Greece’s Credit Rating Downgraded
With Greek bonds in “junk” territory, confidence in the country’s ability to pay back has plummeted.
Are These Really “Reckless” Cuts?
Democrats warn that cutting more than $10 billion from domestic spending would be “reckless.” But what’s in their cuts?
Cameron Vows to Fight “Enemies of Enterprise”
Free enterprise is Britain’s only hope for regaining growth and competitiveness, Cameron says.
The Freedom Agenda Spin
No, George W. Bush doesn’t have anything to do with today’s popular uprisings in the Middle East.
America Asks Saudi Arabia to Arm Libya’s Rebels
The United States have asked the Saudi kingdom if it can supply opponents of the Gaddafi regime with weapons.
China Aims to Enhance Internal Demand
China’s latest five year economic plan seeks to boost consumer confidence.
Is Newt Gingrich Serious This Time?
The former House speakers seems serious about running for president.
America Is Hastening Its Own Decline
Commentators warn of decline, but they don’t seem to know the reason.
Contemplating America’s Options in Libya
As Libya’s Colonel Gaddafi clings to power, the United States wonder what they can do to help the country’s rebels.
Is Syria Immune from the Arab Unrest?
While peoples across the Middle East are rising up against their authoritarian governments, Syrians seem the odd man out.