National Debt Tops $22 Trillion, Up $2 Trillion Since 2017
The National Debt officially topped $22 trillion, marking a $2 trillion increase since President Trump took office.
It’s Time To Call The President What He Is, A Liar
This President lies on a daily basis. It’s time to start calling him what he is.
It’s Not ‘Misleading,’ It’s A Lie
When a President lies with the ease and regularity of Donald Trump, it’s the responsibility of all of us to call it what it is and not hide behind weasel words like “misleading.”
Welcome To The Era Of Trump’s Trillion Dollar Budget Deficits
We’re set to return to the era of trillion dollar budget deficits, and Republicans won’t do a thing about it.
The Era Of Trillion Dollar Deficits Is Set To Return, And Republicans Don’t Seem To Care
With Republicans fully in control in Washington, their concerns about the budget deficit seem to have disappeared.
Senate Democrats Prepared To De-Link Budget Talks From Progress On DACA
Democrats in the Senate appear ready to de-link DACA from the budget. That would remove the threat of a government shutdown, but it could anger their base.
The Case For Bringing Back Earmarks
It’s been seven years since Congress eliminated earmarking, and what we’ve seen has provided good evidence for the argument that it should never have been eliminated.
Greater Deference to Generals Has Undermined Civilian Control of the Military
I’m in the New York Times’ “Room for Debate” with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Duke’s Peter Feaver.
New Report Finds Widespread Failures At The Secret Service
A new report finds that the problems at the Secret Service are far deeper than previously known.
Senate Passes Two-Year Budget Deal
As expected, the Senate easily passed the two-year budget deal early this morning.
The Dangers of Relying on Airpower Alone
My latest for War on The Rocks, “The Inter-Service Wars Are Looking Like Calvinball,” has posted.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Stepping Down “Under Pressure”
A surprising change at the top of the military’s civilian chain of command.
Military No Longer Republican Bastion
Always as many military personnel identify as Independents as with the GOP.
EPA Employees Pooping in Hallway
Apparently, the EPA needs to start environmental cleanup a little closer to home.
Congress Silent on Federal Pay Raise, Thus Allowing One
We federal civil servants are apparently in for a backdoor pay raise.
DoD Furloughs Hurt Morale and Retention
Did sending some of its workforce home without pay impact the work environment at the Defense Department? Duh.
Pentagon Wants War Funding After Wars End
The Pentagon wants to continue receiving special war funding well into peacetime.
Pentagon Defies Congress with Budget Request
Poking the eye of the institution that passes your budget is a bold choice.
Child Of Illegal Immigrants Allowed To Become A Lawyer, May Not Be Allowed To Work
An excellent argument for immigration reform can be found in the case of one Californian named Sergio Garcia.
Sequestration and the 6th Amendment Right to Counsel
Chief Justice Roberts is sounding the alarm over deep cuts to the public defender program.
One Year Later, Support For Gun Control Back To Pre-Newtown Levels
Gun control has faded as a political issue as the memory of Newtown has faded, and that was entirely predictable.
Paul Ryan And Patty Murray Reach Budget Deal, But Can It Pass Congress?
A budget deal has been reached, now it has to get through both Chambers of Congress.
No, America’s Generals Aren’t Planning a Coup
A bizarre hit piece in National Journal gives the false impression that our military leaders are considering removing the president.
The Shutdown and the Damage Done
My latest for The National Interest, “The Military and the Shutdown: Assessing the Damage,” is out.
The GOP’s Seinfeld Shutdown
The GOP’s shutdown was about as pointless as a show about waiting for a table in a Chinese restaurant.
House Republicans Waste A Day, Leaving Final Deal Up To The Senate
The House wasted a day yesterday, now it’s crunch time.
Senate Nears Deal That Kicks The Can Down The Road, Accomplishes Little Else
The deal emerging out of the talks between Senator Reid and Senator McConnell is about what you’d expect, but it’s probably the best we can expect right now.
Our Fate Apparently Lies In The Hands Of McConnell, Reid, Boehner, and Biden
Are these four men our last, best hope for a deal that will end the shutdown and avoid breaching the debt ceiling?
Reid/McConnell Talks Stalemated As Democrats Push For Sequester Changes
Talks between the two Senate leaders haven’t exactly gone so well.
Dysfunctional Government Has A Real World Impact
The real world impact of what’s happening in Washington is becoming apparent.
Ted Cruz Doubles Down On His Failed Obamacare Strategy
Ted Cruz wants his fellow Republicans to follow him down the rabbit hole again.
Really, Really Unessential Government Personnel
90 percent of DoD civilians will go back to work soon. What message does that send?
Republicans Ready Their Next Offer On Shutdown, Debt Ceiling
The outlines of a possible new GOP proposal are emerging. Can it go anywhere?
Boehner Won’t Allow Default Over Debt Ceiling, Still Insisting On Negotiations
Speaker Boehner told his caucus members that he will not allow a default over the debt ceiling but don’t look for a change in strategy.
Petty And Childish: Congressman Demands “Respect,” But Doesn’t Know What He Wants
A comment from one Congressman sums up the attitude of the small group of Congressman and Senators who have placed us in this situation.
Government Stupidity Continues with Shutdown Looming
The federal government won’t have money to pay its workers come Tuesday but it’ll spend like a drunken sailor on Monday.
Pentagon Gets Gay Friendly in a Hurry
Until this year, being gay could get you kicked out of the military. Now, it comes with perks.
Pentagon May Cut Furlough Days
The Defense Department may have found the money to furlough its civilian workers fewer than 11 days.
