Trump the Supreme Loser

He appointed a third of the Justices but has the worst record before them in modern history.

Sandra Day O’Connor, 1930-2023

The first woman to serve on the Supreme Court is gone at 93.

Six Swing States

America’s weird system for choosing Presidents keeps getting weirder.

Counting the Right Votes

White Christian nationalism and the fight for control of America.

Who The Hell is Dean Phillips?

It’s quite the week for politicians with generic names nobody has ever heard of.

A Foreign Policy Election?

A competent leader versus a lunatic would seem an easy choice. Alas.

Biden’s Reverse Midas Touch

His message isn’t getting through. Is it the messenger?

When Allies Become Heretics

Call-out culture has become a circular firing squad.

American Physicians Make a Lot of Money!

They average more than any other occupation and considerably more than their European counterparts.

More on Small Town Justice

A deep tradition rightly under scrutiny.

Fear of a Third Party

The Electoral College is holding a nation of millions back.

Neither Trump Nor DeSantis?

An unconvincing column from an old pro.

Bidenomics?

The President is trying to change perceptions ahead of the election.

Trump and the Presidential Records Act

A legal defense without merit.

AM Radio’s Slow Demise

Car manufacturers are slowly removing an old format.

Republicans Divided on Foreign Policy

As memory of the Cold War fades, so does support for American primacy.

Patricia Schroeder, 1940-2023

The trailblazing Congresswoman is gone at 82.

Jimmy Carter Enters Hospice

The 39th President is not well.

Lackadaisical Handling of Secrets by Top Officials

It’s becoming a sad joke.

Did Biden Pull a Fast One on Immigration?

A modest regulatory change may have a big impact.

GOP Behavior

Ezra Klein has some thought on the Republican Party.

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Re-Regulating the Airlines?

Constant flight delays and other frustrations require a solution.

Bernard Kalb, 1922-2023

The longtime journalist is gone at 100.

Richard Shelby and the Old Senate

“You can’t be against everything.”

Why Biden Won’t Be Primaried

Democratic politicians are lining up behind the octogenarian President.

Calcified Democracy

A deep dive into why our politics are so broken.

Supreme Court Demographics

The class photo has changed.

Bill Plante, 1938-2022

The veteran newsman is gone at 84.

Today’s Reverse Freedom Rides

A shameful stunt reminiscent of an even darker era.

Bernard Shaw, 1940-2022

CNN’s original anchorman is gone at 82.

Fear of a White Scholar

President Biden had a meeting with some historians. The horrors.

Mikhail Gorbachev, 1931-2022

The last Soviet leader is gone at 91.

Biden Approval Up

Gallup has him at his highest point in a year.

Liz Cheney Walloped in Primary

The Trumper consolidation of their control of the GOP continues.

FBI Raids Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Home

The former President and his supporters are crying “weaponization of the justice system.”

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Coming IRS Crackdown?

The Schumer-Manchin compromise includes a massive increase in the tax collection budget.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

How Low Can Joe Go?

Approval is down (again).

Failed and Has-Been Politicians Start New Party

The Forward Party will almost certainly go nowhere.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Medal of Valor ceremony, Monday, May 16, 2022, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Medal of Valor ceremony, Monday, May 16, 2022, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

The News is Bad for Biden

The nature of American political reporting distorts our perception of reality.

President Joe Biden welcomes ASEAN leaders to the White House,Thursday, May 12, 2022, on the South Lawn. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott) President Joe Biden welcomes ASEAN leaders to the White House,Thursday, May 12, 2022, on the South Lawn. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott)

Joe Biden is Aging (Developing Story)

The 79-year-old will be 80 on his next birthday.

Resetting Our Politics

Did Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony change anything?

Watergate at 50

Half a century have passed since a botched burglary changed history.

January 6 Committee Public Hearings: Day 1

The laying out of the case begins.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Earth Day prior to signing an executive order strengthening the nation’s forests, resilience to extreme weather events, and local economies, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Seward Park in Seattle. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Earth Day prior to signing an executive order strengthening the nation’s forests, resilience to extreme weather events, and local economies, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Seward Park in Seattle. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

The Messaging is Medium

The Democrats have lots of problems. Salesmanship is pretty far down the list.

Trump and the White House Photographer

Grifting, all the way down.

Marine Force Design Has Been Debated

The service is taking a big risk but not without much discussion.

Biden Pleads for Regime Change in Russia

The President commits a Kinsley gaffe.

Supreme Court Confirmations and Political Polarization

The days of unanimous votes are long behind us.

What If The Bad Guys Win in Ukraine?

The most likely outcome is not a happy one.