Doug Mataconis
Thanks mostly to political opposition that misrepresented the nature of the deal it had made, Amazon has abandoned plans to locate parts of its new headquarters in New York City.
Doug Mataconis
Walter Jones, a former supporter of the Iraq War who became one of the most prominent anti-war voices in Congress, has passed away at the age of 76. He will be missed.
Doug Mataconis
President Trump's impending decision to declare a national emergency to get funding for his border wall will quickly face serious legal challenges. It may be more vulnerable than the White House suspects.
Doug Mataconis
The President will sign the bill to fund the government and avert another government shutdown, but in doing so he'll also lay the groundwork for another showdown with Congress.
Doug Mataconis
William Barr was easily confirmed as Attorney General in a 54-45 votes that included three Democrats crossing over to support him.
Doug Mataconis
A Federal Judge found that former Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort lied repeatedly after entering into a plea agreement with Special Counsel Robert Mueller. This either makes him incredibly stupid or willing to sacrifice himself to hide the truth from Federal investigators.
James Joyner
The former #2 official at the FBI is trying to sell a book.
Doug Mataconis
In a rare display of assertiveness in the foreign policy arena, the House voted yesterday to bar U.S. assistance in Saudi Arabia's genocidal war on Yemen.
Doug Mataconis
Lyndon LaRouche, an eight-time Presidential candidate who ran a cult-like organization that spread bizarre conspiracy theories, has died at 96.
Doug Mataconis
When it comes to the shutdown and border wall showdown that started back in December, Donald Trump is the biggest loser.
James Joyner
Is 50 percent too high a take? Or the best deal in town?
Doug Mataconis
If all goes well, the bill to avert another shutdown should become law today.
Doug Mataconis
Based on his appearance on CNN last night, Howard Schultz appears to be running a campaign about nothing.
Doug Mataconis
The National Debt officially topped $22 trillion, marking a $2 trillion increase since President Trump took office.
Doug Mataconis
Most Americans don't want to see another government shutdown, but they're somewhat divided on the issue of a border wall.
James Joyner
The former Attorney General is seriously pondering a presidential bid. Seriously.
Doug Mataconis
President Trump now appears to accept the compromise worked out by Congress to avoid another shutdown even though he's not pleased with it.
Doug Mataconis
It's far too early, but Joe Biden's advantages in these polls of Democratic voters can't be ignored.
Doug Mataconis
It was only a matter of time before Trump's rhetoric against the press would lead to something violent. Last night in El Paso, it happened.
Doug Mataconis
Former Astronaut Mark Kelly, the husband of Gabby Giffords, is running for Senate in Arizona against Martha McSally.
Doug Mataconis
The right has spent a seemingly inordinate amount of time focusing on relatively powerless Members of Congress.
Doug Mataconis
Congressional negotiators have reportedly reached a budget deal, but it's not clear if the President will agree to it.
James Joyner
You keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means.
Doug Mataconis
The self-appointed Acting President of Venezuela has said he doesn't rule out the idea of American intervention in his country, but we should rule it out immediately.
