Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and Wife Charged in Federal Corruption Case
Less than a month out of office, the Old Dominion’s former chief executive is facing 14 counts.
Ezra Klein Going Solo
Wonkblog’s founder is leaving the Washington Post to start a new media outlet of his own.
Alexandros Petersen Killed in Taliban Attack
Dr. Alexandros Petersen, a scholar of Eurasian energy and a former colleague at the Atlantic Council, was killed in a bomb blast in Kabul.
Scientific Research Is Unreliable, Unreliable Scientists Report
Most peer-reviewed research is crap.
Corsi Strikes Again: Hitler and Argentina
In case you needed a further reason to dismiss Jerome Corsi (and some general thoughts on what Corsi represents).
Jon Huntsman New Atlantic Council Chairman
Former Utah governor and ambassador to China Jon Huntsman succeeds Chuck Hagel.
How the Drug War Disappeared the Jury Trial
Only a tiny percentage of those in American prisons ever got a trial.
Iran Says It Will Begin Dismantling Some Nuclear Materials
Iran has promised to roll back parts of its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
Virginia Senate Race About To Become Competitive?
Former RNC Chair Ed Gillespie is challenging incumbent Senator Mark Warner for his Senate seat.
Ariel Sharon, Israeli General, Defense Minister, Foreign Minister, Prime Minister, Dead At 85
After eight years in a coma, Ariel Sharon has passed away.
Gates Insulted Obama Predicted Gates’ Actions
Dave Weigel has identified “The funniest part of Robert Gates’ very serious new memoir.”
Utah Will Not Recognize Same-Sex Marriages Performed Before Stay Issued
About 1,000 same-sex couples married in Utah before the Supreme Court stay find themselves in an odd legal limbo.
December Jobs Report Comes In Way Off Estimates, 300,000+ Leave Labor Force
A surprisingly disappointing jobs report for December.
Seven Years Ago Today, The iPhone Changed The World
Seven years ago, Steve Jobs showed us that we could literally hold the world in the palm of our hand.
In Marathon Presser, Christie Fires Top Aide, Expresses Embarrassment Over Bridge Scandal
At least initially, Chris Christie did what he needed to do to address a story that threatens to overwhelm his political future.
