Outside the Beltway

The stage for the sixth Democratic debate in December is likely to be much smaller.

No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.

What started out as a joke on the campaign trail has turned into a serious legal argument being made to a Federal Judge by an attorney for the President.

Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who is basically a non-entity in the race for the Democratic nomination, will not be running for re-election.

We won’t have whats-his-name to kick around anymore.

A custody case out of Texas raises issues about how to react to and treat a child who identifies as a gender different from their biological sex.

President Trump’s sudden decision to withdraw troops from Syria isn’t receiving much public support.

The GOP’s efforts to defend the President are becoming more desperate and pathetic by the day.

The first round of polls after last week’s debate has good news for the former Vice-President.

A top U.S. diplomat involved in Ukraine policy confirmed the existence of a quid pro quo regarding U.S aid to Ukraine.

New polling is showing increased public support for President Trump’s impeachment and removal

In what is hopefully the final review of the mater, an internal State Department view finds no wrongdoing with regard to Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.

Former Astronaut Mark Kelly is posing a big challenge to Senator Martha McSally in Arizona.

After coming under fire for a decision designed primarily to benefit himself and his family, President Trump has decided to walk back the decision to hold the next G-7 Summit at one of his properties.

Roy Moore’s second bid for the Senate isn’t going so well.

So far at least, Elizabeth Warren is not doing a good job of articulating her foreign policy positions. That needs to change if she’s going to be a serious candidate.

A Federal Court has struck down the President’s diversion of funds for his border wall.

In what seems to be clear violations of the Foreign and Domestic Emoluments Clauses, the President is seeking to enrich himself and his family,

As the vultures continue to circle above the White House, the President continues to lash out.

There’s no rational explanation for this.

His letter to Erdogan.

An iconic and honorable Member of Congress has passed away.

The fourth Democratic debate saw a viewership dip from September, but there are likely some good reasons for that.

Fear of Donald Trump and his minions is making it hard for Republicans to answer a simple question.

Not surprisingly, AOC is getting behind Bernie Sanders in the race for the Democratic nomination.

Elizabeth Warren took most of the fire during last night’s fourth Democratic debate, which will likely go a long way toward winnowing down a crowded field.

Concluding thoughts (for the moment).

Beto O’Rourke wants to use government policy to punish religious institutions that don’t recognize same-sex marriages.

It’s not the responsibility of the opposition party to make up for Donald Trump.

The officer involved in the shooting death of a woman in Fort Worth, Texas has been charged with murder.

New testimony from a former Trump adviser details how Rudy Giuliani was able to hijek American foreign policy.

With twelve Democrats set to clash tonight in Ohio, it’s time to take a look at the state of the race.

As the Turkish invasion of northern Syria continues, Donald Trump responds with basically nothing.

Michael Bloomberg is reportedly reconsidering his decision not to run for President.

Another police shooting of an innocent African-American. This time in Fort Worth, Texas.

Elizabeth Warren’s comments at an LGBT rights forum late last week were cheered by the audience, but some Democrats are raising concerns about their impact on the General Election.

A new Senate Intelligence Committee report adds to the evidence regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election.

The Commission on Presidential Debates has released the schedule and criteria for the General Election debates. As usual, the criteria are heavily biased in favor of the major party candidates.

Tulsi Gabbard, who managed to qualify for tomorrow’s fourth Democratic debate after missing out on the third, is threatening to boycott what may be her last chance to make her case to a national audience.

Trump’s error in Syria.

Thinking about support for Trump and considering how recent events may influence that support.

As widely expected, yesterday’s “jungle primary” in the Louisiana Governor’s race ended with nobody winning a majority.

When the facts make for a poor defense, attack the process.

With an eye on the trade war and the 2020 election, President Trump is increasing subsidies and mandates for corn-based ethanol.

A public service announcement.

Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, had a lot to say when she testified before Congress yesterday.

Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani is under criminal investigation by the same office he once headed as U.S. Attorney.

President Trump loses another lawsuit against his ongoing efforts to stonewall Congress.

New reports indicated that the President’s contacts with Ukraine’s President set off alarm bells inside the White House.

Two associates of President Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani were arrested on their way out of the country, and the question is what connection Giuliani may have to the reasons behind their arrest.