Tariffs and protectionism are in most situations bad for the protectionist country, consumers in that country, employment in that country and the global economy.

Gaetz withdrawing is a victory for good government.

A bad US debt auction gives a preview of what to expect for the next few months.

Income inequality is real, but it isn't growing when transfer payments and taxes are considered.

Commercial health plan members appear to have less variation in physican practice patterns and spending than do those people covered by Medicare.

Enrollees in Medicare Advantage pay substantially lower out-of-pocket costs than do those in traditional Medicare.

Antarctic sea ice stubbornly refuses to melt, as natural processes appear to dominate its variability.

Trump is undermining himself when he already faces a rotten economy under the surface. Enough with the stupid distractions.

We have a lot of debt, somewhat high interest rates, stubborn price pressures and stretched consumers.

In the midst of a clear victory and a political grace period, Trump of course finds a way to self-destruct.

Trump's focus should be on regulatory reform; not high tariffs or tax cuts.

Another climate study challenges the hysterical orthodoxy that CO2 is controlling termperature.

Minnesota's education system is expensive and declining in student learning.

Watch interest rates on US debt over the next couple of weeks to see what the market thinks Trump's deficit actions will be.

This election isn't likely to end the intense political division largely caused by Dems and it shouldn't until they demonstrate a sincere desire to change.