Outside the Beltway

An Example of Othering

Steven L. Taylor · 2 comments

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

A Photo for Friday

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"A Lot of Birds"

(A Few) Congressional Republicans Defy Trump (a Little)

James Joyner · 4 comments

Has the tide turned?

Friday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 15 comments

ICE Kills, Noem and Trump Lie

Steven L. Taylor · 42 comments

Just another day under this administration.

Thursday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 36 comments

Blatant Propaganda from the White House

Steven L. Taylor · 12 comments

The ongoing attempt to venerate the J6 insurrectionists.

Wednesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 53 comments

Invasion of Greenland Would End NATO

James Joyner · 44 comments

So says Denmark's prime minister.

Tuesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 46 comments

The first of the new anniversary quarters features the Mayflower Compact.

The first of the new anniversary quarters features the Mayflower Compact.

Semiquincentennial Coins Rolling Out

James Joyner

A somewhat obsolete commemoration of a somewhat tepid celebration.

Just Following Orders

James Joyner

An oft-misunderstood legal principle.

AG Monday!

Steven L. Taylor

Dune-a-Palooza concludes.

Monday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

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.

"Serious" People in Serious Times

Steven L. Taylor

Clowns on display.

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.

The Legality of the Maduro Raid

James Joyner

"When the president does it, that means that it is not illegal."

Sunday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

Steven L. Taylor

And what application does it have to Venezuela in 2026?

Some Clips Of Trump's Press Conference

Steven L. Taylor

In case you missed it.

"We're going to run the country..."

Steven L. Taylor

"People are being designated" dontcha know.

U.S. Invades Venezuela, Captures President

James Joyner

We've seen this movie before.

CBS News Hearts America

Steven L. Taylor

Should the news love anything as part of its mission statement?

Saturday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

One of the Dumbest Things I Have Read in a While

Steven L. Taylor

And I read a lot of things.

Expanding ICE

Steven L. Taylor

Walter Cronkite on Television During Ford-Carter Debate by Thomas J. O'Halloran, 1976 (LOC)

Walter Cronkite on Television During Ford-Carter Debate by Thomas J. O'Halloran, 1976 (LOC)

A New Day at CBS News

James Joyner

Fewer lies! Fewer experts!

Anti-Immigrant Ideology from DHS

Steven L. Taylor

Not just the illegal kind. Just anti-immigrant.

Trump Vows to 'Rescue' Iranian Protests if Government Uses Violence

James Joyner

A bold proclamation.

A Photo for Friday

Steven L. Taylor

"Reflected Glow"

Friday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Project 365 2026 Starts

Steven L. Taylor

Day One.

Project365: 2025

Steven L. Taylor

Trump's Age and Health [Updated]

Steven L. Taylor

Plus, a headline reaction.

United for Iran - Global Day of Action July 25, 2009

United for Iran - Global Day of Action July 25, 2009

Another Wave of Anti-Government Protests in Iran

James Joyner

The economy sparked this particular uprising.

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