Commentary

The VA inspector general said many of veterans have been dead for more than four years.Â (Getty Images)

More work needed to reform the VA

Rep Vern Buchanan · July 29, 2015 4:01 am

Anti-abortion activist sign is held aloft during a rally opposing federal funding for Planned Parenthood in front of the U.S. Capitol on July 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Olivier Douliery/Getty Images)

Doctored Planned Parenthood videos shouldn’t derail life-saving medical research

Vicki Saporta · July 29, 2015 4:01 am

Anti-abortion activists demonstrate near a Planned Parenthood clinic Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Beltway Confidential

Abortion experiences are personal for attendees of anti-Planned Parenthood rally

Emily Leayman · July 28, 2015 10:25 pm

This week, McConnell is trying to add a long-term highway bill to that list of accomplishments.Â (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

McConnell’s vision of ‘governing’ drags GOP astray

Timothy P. Carney · July 28, 2015 9:52 pm

House Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price, R-Ga., told Primo that he would support a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution but that approval of such an amendment seems unlikely in the near future.Â (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Beltway Confidential

Why a constitutional amendment is the best way to fix the budget

Jason Russell · July 28, 2015 9:14 pm

(AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

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Gun rights don’t need to be revamped, just enforced

Michael Barone · July 28, 2015 9:08 pm

Comedian Bill Cosby performs in Denver, Jan. 17. Cosby, 77, is facing sexual assault accusations from at least 15 women. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Beltway Confidential

Camille Paglia: Bill Cosby just like Bill Clinton

Ashe Schow · July 28, 2015 3:01 pm

The United States is ranked 12th in economic freedom in the world, behind countries such as New Zealand, Canada and Jordan. (AP)

Beltway Confidential

New study: Economic freedom makes you happier than age, employment, income

Jason Russell · July 28, 2015 9:30 am

Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks during a brief stop at a campaign event in Laredo, Texas. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Beltway Confidential

Poll: Trump surges to biggest lead in New Hampshire, popular with independents, no McCain damage

Byron York · July 28, 2015 8:42 am

A $15 minimum wage nationwide would cost 6.6 million jobs and affect 55 million workers, according to a new study published by the American Action Forum and the Manhattan Institute for Policy ResearchÂ (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Cost of a $15 minimum wage: 6.6 million jobs

Jason Russell · July 28, 2015 4:01 am

Since April 14, 20 ambush elections have been held, taking an average of 25 days.Â (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Data show ambush election ruling helps unions

Hector Barreto · July 28, 2015 4:01 am

Lee has refused to endorse so far in the GOP primary because of his friendship with Rubio, Cruz and Paul. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

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Lee cuts a deal with McConnell on Obamacare vote, avoiding floor fight on highways

Timothy P. Carney · July 28, 2015 3:37 am