Author: Bob Weeks

President Trump and his administration argue that short-term economic pain, including a possible recession, is a necessary sacrifice for long-term economic goals, but economists largely reject his policies as harmful rather than beneficial.

The White House’s justification for shutting down Voice of America (VOA) relies on misleading or weak claims that fail to support its assertion that the broadcaster engaged in “radical propaganda.”

President Trump’s sweeping purge of FBI and Justice Department officials with extensive national security experience has raised concerns that the U.S. is losing critical expertise in counterterrorism and counterintelligence at a time of heightened foreign threats.

The Republican Party, once a strong advocate of free trade, has embraced protectionist policies like tariffs, ignoring the economic benefits of affordable imports that enhance American prosperity.

The Trump administration is reshaping the Republican foreign policy establishment by prioritizing nationalist loyalists over experienced Reaganite conservatives, signaling a shift toward a more isolationist and ideological approach to global affairs.

Kevin D. Williamson critiques Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s book *Abundance* for its utopian premise that scarcity is a choice, arguing that the authors ignore fundamental economic realities and advocate for an impractical, centralized planning approach.

In his column, Bret Stephens discusses Chuck Schumer’s recent book on antisemitism, his political stance on Israel, and the pressures he faces from both the left and right, particularly in light of Donald Trump’s recent attack on his Jewish identity.