TSA Workers Paid, But DHS Funding Lapse Goes On
The longest government “shutdown” in history has no end in sight.
Speaker Johnson’s Lack of Institutional Ambition
Johnson is acting more as an agent of the president than of the Congress.
In Front of Our Noses: A Parade of Bozos
At a time of increased terrorist threat, look who is in charge of key departments.
More Police In Schools Is NOT The Answer
An example of security theater with proven negative social impacts
Trump Judge Tosses Airline Mask Mandate
The Biden administration’s mandate has been lifted immediately.
Negotiators Reach Tentative Budget Deal, But Will The President Take It?
Congressional negotiators have reportedly reached a budget deal, but it’s not clear if the President will agree to it.
Government Shutdown Enters Day Thirty-Five With Some Signs Of New Action In Washington
As the shutdown enters day thirty-five, there are some signs of movement in Washington but no real progress.
The Internet is Forever. Should it Be?
The ‘permanent record’ of yesteryear is now real. Should there be limitations?
Using The No-Fly List To Bar Gun Purchases Is Bad Policy, And Likely Unconstitutional
The Governors of Connecticut and New York are joining President Obama and Hillary Clinton in favor of a really bad idea.
No, We Shouldn’t Use The No-Fly List To Decide Who Can’t Buy A Gun
The no-fly list is a flawed, arbitrary mess that has kept innocent people from flying for years. Using it to deny people rights recognized by the Constitution is, quite honestly, insane.
U.S. Intelligence: Russian Passenger Jet Likely Brought Down Over Sinai Peninsula By A Bomb
American intelligence officials are saying that a Russian passenger jet that went down over Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula was most likely brought down by a bomb.
Americans Say Civil Liberties Trump Terror Threats, Politicians Don’t Care
The American people don’t believe that liberty should be sacrificed in the name of security, but their leaders largely don’t care.
Domestic Spying ‘Suspended’ But Almost Certainly Continues Unabated
Don’t believe everything you read in the papers.
TSA Officers Allegedly Conspired To Grope “Attractive” Flyers
TSA abuse stories had kind of disappeared from the news, but they’re back now in a big way.
The Phony Populism Of Politicians
Politicians on both sides of the aisle like to tell people they’re just “average Americans,” but they’re lying and the American people seem to have figured out that they’re lying.
Weekly Standard Columnist Ends Up On TSA Watch List For No Rational Reason
The TSA is up to its usual shenanigans.