Peter Roff

Contributing Editor for Opinion

Peter Roff is a U.S. News & World Report contributing editor for opinion and longtime observer of the Washington scene. Formerly senior political writer for United Press International he writes about public policy for a number of publications and for public policy groups including Asian Forum Japan, where he is a visiting scholar, and Frontiers of Freedom, where he is a senior fellow. He has been published widely and appears weekly on One America News’ “The Daily Ledger.” You can follow him on Twitter: @PeterRoff. Email him comments at roff.usnews@yahoo.com.

Wave? What Wave?

Don't believe that a big, blue wave is coming ashore in Texas' elections this year.

March 7, 2018

Trump Is Wrong on Tariffs

Protectionism may win some Rust Belt votes, but it means higher prices for everyone.

March 5, 2018

How to Win in 2018

Republicans need to take the focus off Trump and put it onto real solutions.

March 2, 2018

Storm on the Horizon

Everything's coming up roses for the GOP – but that doesn't mean they're safe in the 2018 midterms.

Feb. 28, 2018

The Cloud Goes to Court

Congress, not the courts, should clarify how to apply the Fourth Amendment to cyberspace.

Feb. 27, 2018

Beware the Bots

There appears to be a dark money campaign seeking to influence public comment on the FCC's Restoring Internet Freedom order.

Feb. 23, 2018

Make Presidents' Day Washington's Birthday Again

The first president was unique and should have a holiday solely in his honor.

Feb. 19, 2018

Hollywood Plays Politics with Profitability

The film industry understands Republicans are better for business, yet keeps attacking the GOP.

Feb. 16, 2018

Cautious Optimism for the GOP

Things are looking up for Republicans in 2018.

Feb. 15, 2018

The Shelf Life of John Kelly

Trump's chief of staff may have done more harm than good during his rigid tenure, and now his days are numbered.

Feb. 13, 2018

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