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James Ceaser is the Harry F. Byrd Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia, director of the Program for Constitutionalism and Democracy, and was a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. He is the author of several books on American politics and American political thought, including...
Risen, Holder, and Journalists’ Sensitivity to Accountability
I largely agree with Ben’s critique of James Risen’s sharp twitter criticisms of Attorney General Holder, but want to add (or reiterate) several points
The Lending Game
Fragile by Design is James Madison for depressives—and he’s even a protagonist. Charles Calomiris and Stephen Haber argue that states are essential for banking systems (and vice versa) and that rent-seeking bargains drive their joint structure.
The False Evidence Against Scooter Libby
A key witness says she was led by Patrick Fitzgerald to testify falsely. This puts the case in a whole new light.
Michael McConnell On The John Batchelor Show (19:23)
Listen while Michael McConnell discusses immigration.
The Tricky Issue Of Severing US “Control” Over ICANN
I have written an essay for Hoover’s The Briefing series entitled The Tricky Issue of Severing US “Control” Over ICANN. Tomorrow the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee will have an important hearing on this subject.
Prison Sentences Much Longer Than Juries Would Like
Jacob Sullum, over at Reason's Hit and Run blog, has a very interesting post about a federal judge in Cleveland who, after a jury found a man guilty of receiving, possessing, and distributing child pornography, polled the jury for the jurors' view of a just sentence.
Making Progress On The Encryption Debate
In a recent debate between NSA director Mike Rogers and Yahoo Chief Information Security Officer Alex Stamos, the topic of law-enforcement restricted access to encrypted communications once again came up.
Illiberal Approach To Immigration Only Invites More Acrimony
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Obama's executive order that overrode existing immigration law. The result is more acrimony and chaos.
The U.S. Intelligence Community And Non-Neutral Principles
Last week, Ben’s NSA Constitution Day speech emerged after a long “declassification” process. One puzzle Ben grapples with in this speech is why reasonable, educated Americans have–and will continue to have–such a high level of discomfort with what the NSA and other intelligence agencies do.
John Taylor On Bloomberg Advantage
John Taylor, professor of Economics at Stanford University and author of "The Taylor Rule," discusses the Federal Reserve and Janet Yellen’s testimony. He joins The Bloomberg Advantage with Kathleen Hays and Vonnie Quinn.
CNN Set To Begin Broadcasting In Russia Again
Russia's state media watchdog has approved U.S. news giant CNN's application for a broadcast license, bringing the cable broadcaster back to Russia less than two months after it left the market following the introduction of a tough new media advertising law.
Lanhee Chen On The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show
Lanhee Chen talks about what congress should do regarding the outcome of the King vs. Burwell Supreme Court case.
Patent Trolls Play Useful Role, Stanford Researcher Finds
Patent trolls may actually serve a valuable role in innovation, according to Stanford political scientist Stephen Haber.
King vs. Burwell: GOP Should Seize Opportunity To Tackle Future Of America's Health Care
As the Supreme Court hears arguments in King v. Burwell, the case on the legality of ObamaCare’s subsidies, the Obama Administration and its allies are setting the stage to cast Republicans as the villain if the decision doesn’t go their way.
John Taylor On The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show (15:14)
John Taylor talks about the Supreme Court hearing on Obamacare
Lanhee Chen On Bloomberg Radio (1:45)
Lanhee Chen talks about the Supreme Court hearing on Obamacare.
Timothy Kane On The John Batchelor Show (18:45)
Timothy Kane talks about immigration in the United States.
Getting At The Roots Of Illegal Immigration
Yes, secure the border—by helping address the conditions that drive desperate people here.
Thoughts On The Petraeus Plea
Over at The Intercept, Peter Maass complains that the plea deal for David Petraeus is “yet another example of a senior official treated leniently for the sorts of violations that lower-level officials are punished severely for.”
The 'Disparate Impact' Racket
The U.S. Department of Justice issued two reports last week, both growing out of the Ferguson, Missouri shooting of Michael Brown.