One of the top Republicans in the House wants to overhaul the country's tax code and implement a flat tax.  Hey, I've got an even better idea!  It's called the FairTax.

Now that the dust has settled from Election Day, it's worth asking whether the midterms will have much impact on American governance ...

What you need to know about Ireland's economic crisis is that it's not about Ireland ... It's about Europe and the democratic welfare state.

Our federal government may still be a long way from financial disaster, but some state governments aren't.  

Did you know that our debt-to-revenue ratio is worse than Greece--at 358 percent?

"If you like your doctor, you can keep it."  Looks like that is turning out to be a bunch of horsesqueeze.

It is so hard to believe that in this day and age there are still people out there who can be this incredibly stupid.  But then again ... there are still substantial numbers of Democrats in office, aren't there? 

Sources say that Harry Reid is pushing hard to pass card check legislation during the lameduck session.

FACT CHECK: Small business caught in tax battle.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) says that the evil rich people need to "sacrifice."  Easy for you to say lady.  It's not your money to sacrifice!

Now that Republicans have regained control of the House of Representatives, they must take a stand in the battle for control of American education.

Why populism isn't popular: Most working- and middle-class Americans simply don't care about economic inequality.

Question: why did the failed Christmas tree bomber want to blow up Americans?  Liberal answer: because he was bullied.  Gee, I thought Islam had something to do with his motives!

After the failed Islamic Christmas plot, Portland officials are worried .. about backlash against Muslims.

What Obama can learn from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

Why is the incandescent light bulb ban such a lightning rod for Tea Party-inspired remorse from big government Republicans?  I'll tell you why ...

The federal government says THIS is harder to read than This.  Got that?

The federally funded National Portrait Gallery is currently showing an exhibition that features images of an ant-covered Jesus, male genitals, naked brothers kissing, and Ellen DeGeneres grabbing her breasts.  Your tax dollars at work!

Your latest TSA outrage.