“The Hustler,” the 1913 US Open, and the Debt Ceiling Negotiations

I thought of these two stories while watching Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s discussion with the White House Press Corps after meeting with President Joe Biden. Speaker McCarthy has advocated for serious negotiations for the last 97 days while President Biden has avoided them.

The South Korea Imperatives

Eliminating cybercrime and developing an effective missile defense system will go a long way toward ensuring peace on the Korean Peninsula and containing the North Korean threat.

Biden-McCarthy Debt Ceiling Dance

Following Tuesday’s meeting, President Biden continues to stonewall; meanwhile, Speaker McCarthy is in an excellent position to remain calm and cheerful.

Debt Ceiling Negotiations: 316 to Zero

Thanks to Speaker McCarthy’s strategic leadership in the House and Sen. McConnell’s support, the Congressional Republicans are entering the negotiations with President Biden in a remarkably strong position.