LawCommentary
How to Free the Government’s Grip on Freedom of Information
There is something on which Democrats and Republicans agree: the Freedom of Information Act is broken. The law, known as FOIA, is intended to facilitate… Read More
SecurityCommentary
ISIS Execution Video Ignites Jordanian Backlash
The grisly propaganda video issued by the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), showing a captured Jordanian air… Read More
SecurityNews
10 States Suing Over Obama’s Immigration Actions Find Their Senators on Opposite Side
Twenty-six states are suing the federal government over President Obama’s executive actions on immigration, but U.S. senators representing 10 of those states are taking the opposite… Read More
Health CareNews
IRS Seeks 9,000 New Employees as It Prepares to Enforce Obamacare
As millions of Americans brace for tax season, the Internal Revenue Service is requesting a $2 billion boost to its budget and 9,000 new employees… Read More
EconomyCommentary
106 Budget Cuts Congress Could Make Right Now
It is budget season in Washington and the debate is focused on who wants to increase spending and by how much. But the debate should… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
What’s Really Happening: Democrats Are Blocking Homeland Security Funding
The headline in one Washington newspaper read: “Senate Dems block legislation reversing immigration actions.” That’s one way to see it. A more accurate headline would… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Most Believe the Conservative Vision for America Is Best
Conservativism is becoming hip. A new survey of adult Americans conducted by the American Perceptions Initiative, a project of The Heritage Foundation, found that in… Read More
SocietyNews
Nancy Pelosi’s Policy Agenda, Summed Up in These 10 Quotes
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi engaged in an hour-long defense of President Obama’s budget and liberal priorities at the Brookings Institution yesterday. Throughout her speech… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Obama Rejects Arctic Oil and Gas Drilling. Is Putin Preparing to Come and Take It?
Will President Obama’s new drilling policy give the Arctic over to Russian domination? The anger, outrage and frustration in Alaska are palpable after the president… Read More
EnergyCommentary
3 Reasons to Dismiss EPA’s Latest Excuse on Keystone XL
One would think you can beat a dead horse only so many times. Using low oil prices this time, the Environmental Protection Agency is urging… Read More
PoliticsNews
In Detroit, Jeb Bush Prescribes Principles for American Prosperity, ‘Whole Lot of New Conservatives’
Jeb Bush, in a speech in economically distressed Detroit aimed at linking conservatism to the realization of Americans’ aspirations, called today for reforms that he… Read More
SocietyCommentary
20 Percent of Children Are on Food Stamps. Here’s How to Change That.
According to a Census Bureau report released last week, 20 percent of American children received food stamps last year. More than half these children, approximately… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Congress Shines a Spotlight on President Obama’s Radical New Cuba Policy
On Tuesday, Congress began educating the American people on how President Barack Obama’s decision to normalize relations will impact human rights in Cuba. The short… Read More
LawNews
Small Business Owner Questions Why Justice Department Would Threaten His Livelihood
A third-generation veteran says the government is choking him from his livelihood, blocking his access to bank accounts and forcing him to pay exorbitant fees… Read More
PoliticsNews
Scott Walker Touts Property Tax Cut, School Choice Expansion in Budget Address
MADISON, Wis.—Gov. Scott Walker unveiled his proposal for Wisconsin’s state budget on Tuesday night, and he did not shy away from offering bold ideas. The… Read More
PoliticsNews
Outbreak of Pro-Vaccine Sentiment From Rivals Afflicts Two White House Hopefuls
Potential candidates for president today rushed to endorse government-mandated vaccination shots for children after a media dustup over comments in support of parental choice from two other hopefuls…. Read More
SecurityCommentary
Obama’s ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ Not a Strategy Against Terrorism
In several recent interviews, President Obama has attempted to put the fight against radical Islamist terrorism in perspective. The president’s personal style is indeed often… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Ashton Carter Should Be Asked These Questions During His Hearing
On Wednesday, the Senate Armed Services Committee will consider the nomination of Ashton Carter to be America’s next defense secretary. Most analysts find Carter to… Read More
Health CareCommentary
The House Just Voted to Repeal Obamacare. Why the Senate Should Do the Same.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted for the fourth time to repeal—in full—the Affordable Care Act of 2010. The margin was 239 to 186…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
What French McDonald’s Restaurants Tell Us About the Pros and Cons of a Minimum Wage Hike
President Obama said in a YouTube interview last month that he wanted to focus, during his last two years as president on helping people get… Read More
SocietyNews
Why ISIS Burned Jordanian Pilot Alive
ISIS terrorists today released a video that appears to show a captive Jordanian pilot being burned alive while standing inside a cage. The pilot, 1st Lt. Moaz… Read More
EconomyNews
This Bookstore Is Closing Because of San Francisco’s Upcoming Minimum Wage Hike
After 18 years in business, San Francisco bookstore Borderlands Books announced it will close in March, despite having its “best year” in 2014. Why? According to the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Just Like They Did With the Stimulus, the Obama Administration Is Again Assuming a Rosy Economic Future
It’s true, economic projections are just that—projections. But overly optimistic economic projections, such as those contained in the president’s recently released 2016 budget proposal, can… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Obama’s Budget Hikes Taxes by $1.6 Trillion
President Obama has proposed a fiscal year 2016 budget that raises $3.5 trillion in fiscal year 2016 and $45 trillion over 10 years. In his budget,… Read More
InternationalNews
Top US Negotiator With Cuba Under ‘No Illusions’ Castro Regime Will Change
The U.S. State Department’s lead negotiator with Cuba said at a hearing today that she has “no illusions” that the Castro regime will change after… Read More
EconomyNews
A Quick Guide to Obama’s New Budget
As soon as the White House released President Obama’s 2016 budget, Heritage Foundation experts dove into the details. Here’s a peek at some of the… Read More
Health CareNews
What’s Different About Today’s Obamacare Repeal Vote
Tuesday, for the fourth time, the U.S. House will vote to fully repeal Obamacare. What’s different, though, is that with a GOP-controlled Senate, Republicans can… Read More
SecurityNews
Border Patrol Union Leader Blasts Washington: ‘We’re in the Middle of Political Football’
A union leader for U.S. Border Patrol agents spoke out today to voice concern about the political haggling over funding for the Department of Homeland… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Will GOP Blink in Fight Over Obama’s Executive Amnesty?
How serious are Republicans about their promise to stop President Obama’s executive actions granting work permits and Social Security cards to millions of people in… Read More
Health CareCommentary
5 More Reasons to Completely Repeal Obamacare in 2015
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on repealing Obamacare this week. Heritage has already laid out five of the biggest reasons for Congress… Read More
