Meanwhile, in North Korea…

More trophies and banners for Dear Leader.

More Trump Tariffs

He really likes tariffs.

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The Psychology of Epstein’s Circle

Enough is never enough.

The Tariff Ruling and the Balance of Power

The case has major implications beyond the taxation issue.

Saturday’s Forum

The Trump Economy Continues to Underwhelm

Trade deficits, growth, and manufacturing not what was promised.

Breaking: Trump Loses SCOTUS Tariff Case

A 6-3 ruling takes away one of Trump’s favorite toys.

President Donald Trump participates in the Board of Peace Charter Announcement and Signing ceremony during the World Economic Forum, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Davos Congress Center in Davos, Switzerland. President Donald Trump participates in the Board of Peace Charter Announcement and Signing ceremony during the World Economic Forum, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Davos Congress Center in Davos, Switzerland.

Trump Preparing For War With Iran

You’re going to be finding out over the next, maybe, 10 days. 10 to 15 days, pretty much, maximum.

A Photo for Friday

“The Old Ent”

Friday’s Forum

Former South Korean President Sentenced to Life in Prison

Apparently, masterminding an insurrection is a crime in some countries.

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Andrew Formerly Known As Prince Arrested

On his birthday, no less.

Thursday’s Forum

Hump Day Tabs

Wednesday’s Forum

More Late Night Politics

Plus CBS and the Trump administration keep forgetting about the Streisand Effect.

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Jesse Jackson, 1941-2026

The controversial civil rights leader is gone at 84.

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Robert Duvall, 1931-2026

A great American actor is gone at 95.

Tuesday’s Forum

Meanwhile in North Korea…

Tuberville wishes us a happy President’s day.

Electoral Autocracy or Needed Correction?

The critics are divided.

AG Monday

Monday’s Forum

The Odd State of the Transatlantic Alliance

Roles have been reversed.

AI and Jobs, Redux

An ongoing discussion.

Sunday’s Forum

Trump Threatens Voter ID EO

His growing focus on the mid-terms is concerning.

In Front of Our Noses: Weird Pardons

Pardoning just because he can?

Fiddling Around

You’re in the right place.

Empirical Evidence of our Presidentialized Politics

A significant slice of the electorate focuses only on the president.

Gallup Ends Presidential Approval Polling

I question the timing.

Jobs Report

A better than expected January, but downward revisions for 2025.

Thursday’s Forum

Predictability in Authoritarianism: A Brief Three-Part Photo Essay

This administration isn’t debating history. It’s distorting it for its own narrow purposes methodically. And predictably.

In Front of Noses: Petty Policy-Making

Of course, “policy-making” is giving more credit than is due.

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DC Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Over ‘Illegal Orders’ Video

An absurd matter has come to its rightful conclusion.

Wednesday’s Forum

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House en route Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Friday, December 19, 2025. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House en route Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Friday, December 19, 2025.

The 25th Amendment isn’t Coming to Save Us

Even if the Chinese come for the Stanley Cup.

The Irresponsible Government Model

The Epstein fallout highlights differences in the US and UK systems.

Tuesday’s Forum

AG Monday

This week: “The Terminator”

Another Significant Special Election Defeat for the Republicans

Another data point that shows Trump’s unpopularity.

Redistricting Insanity

Destroying democracy in order to save it.

Nihilistic Violent Extremism?

Some criminologists have identified a new trend.