Doug Mataconis
The confirmation hearing for President Trump's nominee for Attorney General appeared to go very well, making confirmation essentially a certainty.
Doug Mataconis
As the shutdown drags on, it's beginning to have an impact on the economy.
Doug Mataconis
RIP, Dolly.
Doug Mataconis
Theresa May's Brexit deal suffered the worst defeat in the modern history of the British Parliament, and nobody is sure what happens next.
Doug Mataconis
The House GOP has moved to rebuke Iowa Congressman for his racist remarks. What took them so long?
Doug Mataconis
Donald Trump continues to appear to advocate ideas that harm American national interests and benefit Vladimir Putin. Draw your own conclusions as to why.
Doug Mataconis
Tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case that could make it easier to order and ship wine from out-of-state retailers.
Doug Mataconis
Later today, Theresa May's Brexit deal will face a decisive vote in the House of Commons in a vote that could have implications for May's own hold on power.
Doug Mataconis
After twenty-five days, there's no end in sight to the Federal Government shutdown. You can thank the President for that.
Doug Mataconis
Ann Althouse hits a blogging anniversary.
Doug Mataconis
As the shutdown goes on, the polls are getting worse for the President.
Doug Mataconis
Florida's New Governor has removed the Sheriff of Broward County over his officer's lack of response before and during the Parkland shooting.
Doug Mataconis
Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro is the latest addition to the growing Democratic Presidential field.
Doug Mataconis
As the government shutdown enters through its twenty-fourth day, attention is shifting to Senate Republicans who could be pressured to break ranks and potentially force a resolution.
Doug Mataconis
Washington State has a problem with people stealing "Mile 420" signs, so they've come up with a solution.
Doug Mataconis
Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is the latest Democrat to throw their hat into the Presidential ring.
Steven L. Taylor
Don't expect the Congress (i.e., the Senate) to pull us out of this shutdown mess.
Doug Mataconis
Using new radio telescopes, scientists have discovered mysterious new radio bursts that originated from deep in the universe long before life began on Earth.
Steven L. Taylor
Border states/districts are not as pro-wall as presidential rhetoric might make you think.
Steven L. Taylor
The numbers aren't good for Trump.
Doug Mataconis
If you're looking for the biggest obstacle to a resolution to the government shutdown, look no further than President Donald J. Trump.
Steven L. Taylor
Trump doesn't want anyone to know what he and Putin discussed.
Steven L. Taylor
Historical numbers, but still a very male chamber.
Steven L. Taylor
The firing of Comey raised serious concerns in the Bureau.
