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.

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.

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In Front of Our Noses: Judicial Nominees and Their Public Obeisance

Loyalty tests on display by those seeking lifetime appointments to the bench.

Back to Voter ID

A never-ending story.

More WaPo Thoughts

It’s bad business to alienate key customers.

Mike Johnson’s Ahistorical Theology

On nations, borders, and laws.

President Donald Trump addresses members of the media in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. President Donald Trump addresses members of the media in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Trump Wants to Nationalize Elections

What could possibly go wrong?

A Bad Bunny Observation or Two

It’s Super Bowl week!

Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras. Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras.

Take off the Masks

There is no reason for ICE operatives to wear masks save they don’t want to be held accountable.

Another One For the “Why Do They Call Us Nazis?” File

A student group at the University of Illinois adds to the list.

A Headline for the Trump Era

Combining two items that will be hallmarks of his second term.

January 2026 Was a Long Month

Just exhaustingly long…

President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting, Thursday, January 29, 2026, in the Cabinet Room. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting, Thursday, January 29, 2026, in the Cabinet Room.

Chaos Works Both Ways

Flooding the zone saps his opponent’s attention, but also his White House’s.

Melania

The reviews are in…

Grifty Grifters Who Grift

He’s back to easy street.

The Affordability President

This’ll help those approval numbers…

FBI Raids Georgia Election Center

The big lie of 2020 continues.

So, Noem Was Just Following Orders?

The finger-pointing continues

In Front of Our Noses: Trump’s Values

Two examples to throw on the pile.

President Donald Trump addresses members of the media in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. President Donald Trump addresses members of the media in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Trump Reverses Course in Minnesota

TACO Tuesday?

Bovino Out of Minneapolis

And maybe out entirely.

House Races Shifting D-ward

So says the Cook Political Report

Bovino Needs to Read the First Amendment

Gestapo is as Gestapo does.

Video Tells The Tale

And, like with Renee Good, it tells us that the administration is brazenly lying to us.

Refreshing the Tree of Liberty

Standing up to armed tyrants is considerably harder than sloganeering.

Kakistocracy On Display

We are not being governed by smart people.

Being a Tough Guy Ain’t as Easy as it Looks!

The movies always make it seem so simple!

Less Than Meets the Eye?

Trump’s style may obscure a lack of substance.

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

An FYI: I am a Bit Exhausted

Trump fatigue is real.

This is Fascism

Just the latest example.

Peak Republican Cowardice?

The question mark is for the peak, not for the cowardice.

Cassidy to Face Primary Challenge?

Are deals with the devil not worth anything these days?

The “Pro-Market” Party, Dontcha Know

Making football schedules via EO.

Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras. Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras.

Mess in Minnesota

Going from bad to worse.

Virginia Swears in First Woman Governor

Abigail Spanberger made history this afternoon.

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(Also) In Front of Our Noses: The Ongoing Corruption of DoJ

More attacks on political enemies.

In Front of Our Noses: Abuses of the Pardon Power

Part of the never-ending story of abuse and corruption.

Meanwhile, in North Korea…

…a gift for Dear Leader.

How to Power a Perpetual Motion Machine…

Just harness Senator Mullin’s views on regime change in Iran.

The Chávez Comparison

Trump has something in common with Hugo Chávez.

Blowing Up Boats Using Disguised Aircraft?

The NYT reports about likely war crimes by US forces.

Right in Front of Our Noses: The Autocratic Mind

This isn’t problematic at all…

The Propaganda Must Flow

DHS is more than willing to actively lie.

Greenland is a Red Line

An actual move to acquire Greenland by force or coercion would be a massive line for the Trump administration to cross.

An Example of Othering

In case the fascism of it all isn’t obvious.