The Idle American

My friend Rex Tackett, as community-minded as anyone I’ve ever known, is admired for always taking the high road, and—when necessary— the high wire as well. He takes life on with cheer, always confident of sunrise tomorrow, no matter how many clouds—dark as they may be—fluff up the sky today.

Capital Highlights

Quakes prompt officials to limit disposal wells The Texas Railroad Commission has suspended nearly two dozen permits that allow oil and gas companies to inject saltwater into the ground, which regulators say has contributed to increased earthquakes of greater magnitude in West Texas.

Afraid to Speak

by John Stossel Before anyone was 'canceled' for saying a 'wrong' thing, actress Emily Blunt and I feared speaking. 'It was terrifying ... you're just gripped with terror,' says Blunt in my new video. I also used to wake up scared, fearing I might have to do a few seconds of live TV.

Flooded With Good Intentions

by John Stossel Sen. John Kennedy is upset because Sen. Rand Paul wants to limit federal flood insurance. But Paul is right. In my new video, Paul says, '(It) shouldn't be for rich people.' That should be obvious. Actually, federal flood insurance shouldn't be for anyone.

OnYour Payroll

President Joe Biden, 1600 Pennsylvania, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20500 (202) 4561414. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Russell Senate Office Bulding 404, Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-5922. Dallas office: LB 606, 10440 North Central Expressway, Suite 1160, Dallas, TX 75231-2223. (214) 599-8749. U.S. Sen.

Capital Highlights

Voter registration deadline for primary approaches The deadline to register to vote in the Texas Democratic and Republican primary elections is Feb. 5. Voters on March 5 will choose their nominees for president, U.S. Senator, all 38 U.S.

Are you a MAKER or a TAKER?

by John Stossel Politicians are often takers. They take our money (and freedom) in the name of achieving goals they rarely achieve. Elon Musk and Sen. Elizabeth Warren may be the best examples of maker and taker. They're the stars of my video this week. Warren shouts, 'Tax the rich!

Capital Highlights

Spate of new laws effective Jan. 1 After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws go into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsuits challenging their constitutionality.

Did you know?

A growing emphasis on STEM has emerged within the educational sector over the last decade or more. Schools and students have put forth extraordinary effort into fostering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in curriculums and through personal pursuits.

Markets and Miracles

In this season of giving, I'll donate to the Doe Fund, a charity that helps drug abusers and ex-cons find purpose in life through work. Doe's approach doesn't include many handouts. It's mostly about encouraging people to work. 'Work works!' they say. It does.