Outside the Beltway

Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth

James Joyner · 14 comments

President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office, Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

If the shoe doesn't fit, wear it.

Iran War Roundup: Day 16

James Joyner · 20 comments

Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

Ides of March Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 14 comments

President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Rubio's War

James Joyner · 7 comments

Little Marco has come a long way.

SaturTabs

Steven L. Taylor · 7 comments

President Donald Trump delivers remarks to military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday, February 13, 2026.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks to military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday, February 13, 2026.

High Oil Prices are Good!

Steven L. Taylor · 14 comments

Dear Leader says so.

Saturday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 13 comments

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026.

In Front of Our Noses: Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud

Steven L. Taylor · 18 comments

Plus: the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran War: No End in Sight

James Joyner · 29 comments

Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.

A Photo for Friday

Steven L. Taylor · 3 comments

"Taking a Sip"

Friday the 13th Forum

Steven L. Taylor

The Dumbest Timeline

Steven L. Taylor

A new ongoing series?

Tabby Thursday

Steven L. Taylor

Thursday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026.

Pentagon Killed Civilian Protection Program, Leading to Killing Civilians

James Joyner

Lethality.

Wednesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Dignified Transfer of remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Dignified Transfer of remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

Iran War 'Very Complete, Pretty Much'

James Joyner

An update from the Commander-in-Chief.

Tuesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

AG Monday!

Steven L. Taylor

Monday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Inside an ICE Detention Camp

Steven L. Taylor

A report on a concentration of detainees.

US Likely Responsible for Bombing Girls' School in Iran

Steven L. Taylor

Oil well fires rage outside Kuwait City in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. The wells were set on fire by Iraqi forces before they were ousted from the region by coalition force.

Oil well fires rage outside Kuwait City in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. The wells were set on fire by Iraqi forces before they were ousted from the region by coalition force.

Iran War Now Targeting Oil and Water Production

James Joyner

Is no one thinking about the end state?

Next Ayatollah Up

James Joyner

Iran will soon have a new Supreme Leader. For now.

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Dignified Transfer of remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Dignified Transfer of remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

Trump and Kennedy: Trendsetters

James Joyner

Presidential fashion choices for solemn occasions.

Sunday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Wars Have Consequences

Steven L. Taylor

Oil prices are sharply up.

Record Number of Congressmen Not Running for Re-Election

James Joyner

An ominous sign for the majority party.

Who's Running Iran?

James Joyner

Apparently, not the president or his "leadership council."

Iran Surrenders!

James Joyner

Well, it's complicated.

SaturTabs

Steven L. Taylor

Saturday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Another Bad Jobs Report

Steven L. Taylor

Job losses and an increased unemployment rate.

Unserious and Reprehensible

Steven L. Taylor

Memes, movies, TV shows, and actual war. One of these things is not like the other.

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