Matthew Hennessey

We call ourselves a free people. For that to mean anything, we can’t be insulated from the consequences of our actions. Free people have to be free to make mistakes. That includes making unwise spending decisions on credit. Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones &... See more

Let’s dispel once and for all the fiction that Marco Rubio doesn’t know what he’s doing. He knows exactly what he’s doing. Remember when Chris Christie “destroyed” Mr. Rubio in a 2016 debate for robotically repeating his talking points? Remember when Dona... See more

The world was ending four weeks ago. Democrats and the media were singing in harmony from the shutdown hymnal: Americans were going hungry. Planes were falling from the sky. Healthcare costs were about to bankrupt your friends and neighbors. Republicans w... See more

Republicans seem headed for a historic wipeout. Why not go for a historic economic boom instead?

Criminals can’t get away with anything anymore. Cameras are ubiquitous. Highways and byways are under constant scrutiny. Big Brother sits alongside us on train, cars, buses, even porches. Social media adds to the difficulty of pulling off a successful get... See more