Policy and Government

On Real Clear Markets, John Tamny says Robert Samuelson doesn’t understand why the trade deficit is good news.

At Roll Call, David Winston says bring on the Socialism v. Capitalism debate!

On Real Clear Markets, Allan Golombek says AOC is right about robots, until she is wrong.

The Intercept reports Beto O’Rourke is running.

Monetary

France24: The U.S. dollar takes hold in Venezuela.

In the National Pulse, Jon Decker echoes Steve Forbes’ call for removing taxes on gold and silver.