Entitlements

The assumption that people will just vote for "free stuff" like moths to the flame is false. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Beltway Confidential

The toxic assumption that ‘free stuff’ determines elections is alive and well

David Freddoso · March 17, 2017 9:32 pm

"This is bigger entitlement reform than welfare reform in 1996," Ryan said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Ryan touts Medicaid overhaul as ‘most historic entitlement reform’ ever

Joseph Lawler · March 12, 2017 3:46 pm

Budget Director Mick Mulvaney is preparing options for reforming entitlement programs to present to Trump after the pending government spending battle is over. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Mulvaney preparing entitlement reform options for Trump

Joseph Lawler · March 6, 2017 4:07 pm

"The challenge that we have is that Medicare is going broke," Price said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

HHS Secretary Price won’t rule out Medicare changes

Robert King · March 5, 2017 5:49 pm

The Courage Deficit

Stephen F. Hayes · March 3, 2017 1:15 pm

The Courage Deficit

Stephen F. Hayes · March 3, 2017 6:55 am

Critical but Not Serious

William Kristol · March 3, 2017 6:55 am

RIP, Tea Party: 2009-2017

Kelly Jane Torrance · March 1, 2017 8:25 pm

President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. applaud on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, following the president's address to a joint session of Congress. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

Trump’s speech makes mockery of debt reduction, and Republicans don’t care

Philip Klein · March 1, 2017 6:23 am

"We've never proposed to change benefits for current seniors and people who are about to retire," Ryan said. "In the 10-year budget window ... we have never proposed that." (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Ryan not bothered by lack of entitlement reform in Trump’s budget

Kyle Feldscher · February 28, 2017 12:49 pm

Draining the swamp requires the vast amount of money in it be reduced. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Budget cuts need to include entitlements

Washington Examiner · February 28, 2017 5:01 am

"We need to create a level playing field for U.S. companies to compete in the world, and they just haven't had that opportunity," Mnuchin said. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Mnuchin: Tax reform on the agenda, entitlement cuts are not

Kyle Feldscher · February 26, 2017 7:17 pm