After 14 Months, Federal Reserve Pick Judy Shelton Deserves A Senate Vote
With Democrats united in opposition to sound money, it’s time for GOP senators to confirm Mrs. Shelton and expose the partisan divide on the Fed’s policies.
How Paul Volcker Put The Country Above Himself And Wall Street
There’s a sense that the bureaucrats who command the federal leviathan work for themselves, not for the country at large. That wasn’t true of Paul Volcker.
Why Farmers Aren’t Going To Abandon Trump Over The Trade War
The popular narrative goes that because President Trump launched a trade war against China, China has retaliated by tariffing agriculture products from red states that voted for Trump. False.
China’s Currency Devaluation Will Hurt China More Than It Hurts The United States
What China did this week is the strongest counteraction it has taken so far in its ongoing trade war. It might have achieved the desired effect of causing market panic, but it will end up hurting China the most.
GOP Again Capitulates To Dirty Tactics Against Federal Reserve Candidate Stephen Moore
Shortly after President Trump nominated Stephen Moore to the Fed, the courts released the full details of his divorce, even against the wishes of both Moore and his ex-wife.
Why The United States Needs To Encourage Americans To Hold Gold
Discouraging Americans is deeply misguided at a time the dollar bears no fixed relation to gold and other nations, most notably China, are encouraging their citizens to accumulate gold.
If Nominated For The Federal Reserve, Herman Cain Deserves A Fair Hearing
No, it’s not ridiculous for President Trump to consider nominating Herman Cain to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. Cain has relevant experience and good ideas.
When Attacking The Federal Reserve, Trump Actually Attacks Anyone With Savings
Trump doesn’t understand that his recent comments do a disservice to retirees and anyone else with savings––like the ones who voted for him.
Listen To Federal Reserve Bank President Kashkari On Wages And Lending
Neel Kashkari, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, joins Ben Domenech on The Federalist Radio Hour.
Why Trump Is Making A Huge Mistake Keeping The Federal Reserve Status Quo
Senate conservatives need to be tough on Jerome Powell. Bad policy choices at the Federal Reserve that he supports have been toxic for the blue-collar American worker.
Why We Still Need Rand Paul
Rand Paul understands monetary policy, and that’s about to painfully come roaring back onto our politics with an impending economic nosedive.
5 Ways Europe Is Reviving The 1930s
Unless the continent changes course, Europe is likely to transform from a harbinger of prosperity and democracy into a far less hospitable and more dangerous place.