Michael McKenna
Columns by Michael McKenna
Biden bumbles toward war: U.S. policy favors Iran over Israel
The Biden administration has pretty much mismanaged everything a presidential administration can mismanage. Published March 20, 2024
We need tax credits for new cars and trucks
For a number of years, the federal government has given people who buy electric vehicles a tax credit of $7,500. Published March 17, 2024
Congress must require China’s ByteDance to divest ownership of TikTok
For those concerned about the threat posed by China's genocidal communist regime and what has been the tepid response of our government to date, last week brought good news. Published March 12, 2024
The end of State of the Union addresses
As expected, last Thursday, President Biden delivered without question the most divisive and loudest State of the Union address in the history of the Republic. Published March 10, 2024
Texas will do what is necessary to protect itself against illegal immigrants
The Supreme Court stayed for a week a decision on whether Texas had the authority to enforce immigration law on its own if the federal government -- as is the current case -- refused to do so. Published March 6, 2024
Exxon, Guyana’s oil fields and American commerce
Exxon Mobil indicated last week that it may have a few questions about the proposed merger between Chevron and Hess, especially about how it might affect the considerable investment of Exxon in Guyana. Published March 1, 2024
Fighting Chinese communists and American elected officials in Ohio
Earlier this week, there was a public meeting in Pataskala, Ohio - a small town east of Columbus - focused on a new factory in town. Published February 28, 2024
Mike Pompeo is obvious and best choice for Trump’s running mate
Everyone seems to have an opinion about whom former President Donald Trump should select as his running mate. The easiest and best answer is obvious: former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Published February 23, 2024
Democrats need Biden to run
There are many theories about how the looming presidential election might unfold. Published February 21, 2024
Celebrating George Washington, natural leader and fearless military officer
This Monday, we celebrate Gen. George Washington, the author of the Battle of Trenton victory and much of the reason the Continental Army survived the dark and terrible days of late 1776. Published February 16, 2024
The threat from China and its bipartisan enablers
It is so difficult sometimes to take either of the parties seriously. Both have an unfortunate tendency to say one thing and do another, and in the process damage the United States. Published February 14, 2024
Taking votes: House Speaker Mike Johnson has the right idea
The political commentariat has been working overtime in the last few days trying to convince people that a handful of bumpy votes in the House of Representatives are dispositive signs of the eschaton. Published February 10, 2024
Trump campaign will undoubtedly take advantage of border crisis
So, the unconscionable border deal is dead, and the incomprehensible effort to impeach the leader of the Department of Homeland Security is hopefully equally dead. Good riddance to both of them. Published February 7, 2024
Biden mollifies Marxist wing of his party
What do President Biden's recent pause in licensing of liquefied natural gas exports (because of the climate) and the administration's long-standing resistance to securing the southern border have in common? Published February 2, 2024
How to fix the Dallas Cowboys and the border mess: Fire the boss
Like the Dallas Cowboys, American governments -- led by both Republicans and Democrats -- have failed at their fundamental mission for the last 30 years. Published January 31, 2024
No immigration deal: Laws do not enforce themselves, and Biden isn’t trustworthy
This month, The Wall Street Journal, joined the chorus of businesses and encouraged the Republicans to take the immigration deal -- which, to be clear, no one outside the negotiations has seen. Published January 30, 2024
Why Trump is winning: He’s staying focused on the issues
The fundamental lesson of former President Donald Trump's recent wins in New Hampshire and Iowa is that issues matter. Published January 24, 2024
Half a century into the fight for life: Supporting mother and child
Monday is the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, which struck down provisions in the criminal codes of all 50 states that made abortion a crime. Published January 20, 2024
Sen. Kevin Cramer’s energy tax would hit the poor, the old, those on fixed incomes
On Thursday, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works is meeting to consider legislation that would set the stage to impose a carbon dioxide tax on American families, workers and consumers. Published January 17, 2024
Neither Trump nor Biden talking about managing taxes, spending and debt in 2025
Watching the two leading candidates for president nurse their resentments can be entertaining, but it would be more helpful if one or both of them started to talk seriously about governing in 2025. Published January 13, 2024
