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Ken Buck: The $40 Trillion Question — Should We Reelect Losers?
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Last year Elon Musk, one of the rarest endangered species these days -- a budget hawk -- stated that artificial intelligence is 'the only thing that's going to solve the U.S. debt crisis.' I believe he may be right."
Ken BuckOctober 01, 2026
Ken Buck: Schools Are Teaching Young People to Embrace Big Government, Hate Capitalism
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "America has a socialism problem -- or a socialism perception problem. A great swath of our country has bought into the lie that socialism can somehow provide a better quality of life."
Ken BuckSeptember 24, 2026
Ken Buck: The National Debt Is a National Security Problem
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "This year, the federal debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time ever, doubling in size in less than a decade. Like an individual with significantly overdrawn credit card, our country's massive debt load is snowballing."
Ken BuckSeptember 17, 2026
Ken Buck: Americans Are Worried About Threat To Democracy. It's Not Trump Or Republicans.
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Americans are not naive. They understand there is a real threat to our democracy knocking at the door. But it's not Trump or congressional Republicans, no matter how hard the media tries. It's the creep of socialism."
Ken BuckSeptember 11, 2026
Ken Buck: We Are Not in a Recession. So Why Are We Borrowing Like It?
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Despite a lot of talk about fiscal responsibility, lawmakers in Washington are continuing to run up the tab on America's already maxed-out credit card."
Ken BuckSeptember 02, 2026
Ken Buck: The $40 Trillion Alarm Bell — Record National Debt Can't Be Ignored
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "The U.S. national debt crossed another grim milestone this month, surpassing $40 trillion for the first time ever. That's more than double the amount owed in 2017 and is expected grow to $64 trillion within the next decade."
Ken BuckAugust 27, 2026
Ken Buck: Biden's Supposed Savings Just Added Even More to the National Debt
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Under Biden, inflation rose more than 20%. Real wages and benefits fell by over 3%. Inflation exceeded the Federal Reserve's 2% target for the entirety of his term, compelling the central bank to raise interest rates."
Ken BuckAugust 13, 2026
Ken Buck: The Multibillion-Dollar Problem The Left Wants To Ignore
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Since 2003, the federal government has made $3 trillion in improper payments. That's not a rounding error; it's huge chunks of taxpayer money handed out to criminals. Liberal states have refused to police this epidemic of taxpayer exploitation."
Ken BuckAugust 05, 2026
Ken Buck: The Real Threat To Young Americans' Jobs Isn't AI. It's The National Debt.
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Our national debt is not a theoretical boogeyman. It's a bona fide job-killer that is impeding economic growth and driving up costs on everyday families. And it will only get worse the longer it is ignored."
Ken BuckJuly 29, 2026
Ken Buck: New York City Wants You to Pay for Its Sanctuary City Laws
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "New York City has put out a welcome mat for illegal immigrants, practically inviting them to join in Mayor Zohran Mamdani's "collective warmth" of socialism. There's just one problem: The city needs your tax dollars to pay for it."
Ken BuckJuly 14, 2026
Ken Buck: The Earmark Book Is Back, And Congress Still Hasn't Learned
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Lawmakers in Washington are back to their old tricks to quietly foist more deficit spending on Americans, and it's more irresponsible than ever."
Ken BuckJuly 09, 2026
Ken Buck: Socialism And The Deceptive Online Housing Scheme
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Homeowners are more likely to vote and more likely to support free-market principles. It's no wonder so many young people have bought into the lie of socialism. It's an appealing facade for those who feel fenced out of the American dream."
Ken BuckJuly 01, 2026