Outside the Beltway

400-plus general and flag officer promotions went through almost instantaneously.

Our Pacific territories are giving more than they’re getting.

He’s getting what he wants.

The Justice responds to ethics charges.

All states but one receive more in federal money than they pay out in taxes.

Neither Republicans nor Democrats are happy. But one man is.

It’s probably not strange visitors from outer space but we can’t rule it out.

It turns out that the candy flavored booze at the grocery store isn’t even bourbon.

Open access to party labels has consequences.

“You can’t be against everything.”

Enrollments are down.

Is this how the cult ends?

And thoughts on party systems more generally.

Congress is poised to legislate protections previously mandated by the courts.

Because sometimes the comment box is just too small.

What to make of her second straight loss?

Every vote counted, with refreshing results.

MAGA loses again (twice)

The margins for 2024 are likely to be slim. But that hides a larger story.

The Needle is Broken

Mary Peltola’s election was a milestone for America’s First Peoples.

More details from the Alaska special election.

No one should draw conclusions about RCV from the AK special election.

A Democrat will hold the seat until January at least.

The Trumper consolidation of their control of the GOP continues.

Some quick hits.

Joe Manchin has come around on a pared back BBB, surprising just about everyone.

Cleaning the slate for a new week.

The most expansive firearms legislation in decades is likely to become law.

Top Four likely makes things worse.

Could Alaska point the way to a solution?

Some GOP governors are taking a stance against Trump.

The craziest damn thing you’ve ever heard of or a secret message to the crazies?

The Biden administration’s mandate has been lifted immediately.

And other tales from the AK special election.

She is running to finish out Don Young’s term in Congress.

Because of course it was.

The bar for defaming public officials is too high.

It’s Manchin-approved.

DC’s NFL franchise finally has a new name.

The 46th President will follow the lead of the 40th in making a historic appointment.

The next boot has dropped.

There will be no religious exemptions. For now, at least.

On mandates and other miscellany.

Get vaccinated edition

We’re an incredibly divided country but splitting it into two is impossible.

The Democrats are apparently selling their omnibus spending package the wrong way.

Friday will mark a new era in mail delivery.

The President has lost his patience with the unvaccinated.