economy
Regulatory Relief Is a Supply-Chain Issue
The regulatory fight is not abstract when the affected industries touch semiconductors, medical equipment, and defense.
Senior Opinion Writer
Claire Whitaker
Claire writes about national politics, media incentives, and the institutions shaping American civic life.
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economy
The June CPI Dip Does Not End the Family Budget Fight
The June CPI report brought relief on energy. Families still live with the larger affordability problem.
border
Why Border Security Is Still the Test of Serious Governance
A country that cannot define and defend its border eventually loses the ability to make credible promises anywhere else.
economy
Families Need an Economy Built for Stability, Not Spin
Voters feel the price of groceries, energy, housing, and debt long before they hear the latest statistical victory lap.
faith-family
Parents Are Not a Special Interest
The argument over schools is really an argument over who gets moral authority over children.
media
Legacy Media Still Confuses Skepticism With Extremism
When press institutions demand trust before offering transparency, they invert the entire relationship with readers.