Outside the Beltway

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case that could make it easier for consumers to buy and ship wine and other adult beverages across state lines.

Amazon has reportedly decided to split its second headquarters between an already urbanized area of Northern Virginia and the outer boroughs of New York City.

Jobs Growth in October exceeded expectations, as did wage growth. It’s unclear, though, how long these numbers can be sustained.

One of the people most responsible for the personal computer revolution has passed away at the far-too-young age of 65.

Once the iconic American retail store, Sears now faces the possibility that it may end up fading into history.

A once iconic American retailer appears to be on its last legs.

September jobs growth fell short of expectations even as the top-line unemployment rate reached a point unseen since 1969.

Amazon has joined Apple to become the second American corporation to reach $1,000,000,000,000 in market valuation.

As much as we hate paying $200 a month for television, the future is likely going to be worse.

A Federal Judge in Washington State has, at least temporarily, blocked the release of files that would allow anyone to make a 3-D printed gun. The First Amendment seems to clearly indicate that this ruling is wrong.

To the surprise of nobody other than, apparently, the President of the United States, the North Koreans are dragging their feet after getting what they wanted out of the Photo Op Summit in Singapore.

The 34-year-old Facebook tycoon is now worth more than 87-year-old Warren Buffet.

Overruling precedent dating back 51 years, the Court has ruled that states can require businesses that sell to residents within their state collect and remit appropriate sales taxes.

Tomorrow, Irish voters will head to the polls to decide whether or not to scrap a Constitutional Amendment that bans abortion in essentially all circumstances.

President Trump continues his unhinged, and unsupported by facts, war on Amazon and its owner Jeff Bezos by pressuring an independent agency to raise shipping rates.

The Postal Service is losing billions of dollars, but not for the reasons the President claims.

It takes a whole lot of work to net small gains for underrepresented groups.

The Supreme Court heard argument yesterday on the issue of whether online sellers can be required to collect sales taxes, and the status of the issue remains as confused as ever.

President Trump is on the attack against James Comey as the former F.B.I. Director begins his book tour.

President Trump won’t attend nerd prom again this year. That’s a good thing.

News anchors at dozens of local stations owned by conservative-leaning Sinclair Broadcast Group were recently required to read a script mandated by corporate headquarters, and it’s leading to some bad media coverage for Sinclair.

Fred Kaplan fails to make the case for buying an ultra-high definition TV right now.

Is Google acting as a good citizen here? Or abusing its market dominance?

Breitbart News appears to be fading in terms of readership, but the alt-right politics it represents is not going away.

More than a dozen companies have ended relationships with the gun rights organization and protesters are demanding more follow suit.

Nick Statt argues that the iPhone X is just too nice to ruin with a plastic case.

A series of scandals at Oxfam and other charitable organizations raise troubling questions.

Yesterday’s Falcon Heavy Launch was a near-complete success and another amazing advance in the race to the stars.

A government panel has mandated a 50% increase in the revenue share streaming services pay songwriters and music publishers.

Late last week, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case involving the question of whether online and out-of-state businesses can be required to collect sales taxes in states with which they have no connection.

Who needs a First Amendment when you have lawyers willing to write threatening letters?

What could possibly go wrong?

As expected, a group of Democratic states is suing the Trump Administration over the decision to end the DACA program.

The new GDP growth estimate shows healthy economic growth in the second quarter, but it’s unclear if it can be sustained.

Donald Trump gave a campaign-style speech in Phoenix last night and reminded us of everything that’s wrong with him.

In a short period of time, SpaceX has become a huge success, as has the commercial space launch industry.

The Supreme Court rules that states cannot bar convicted felons from using social media sites.

The Worldwide Leader fired over 100 on-air personalities yesterday.

Another step toward making it easier to cut the cord.

Fewer people are watching live television events such as the Super Bowl and Academy Awards.

Rest in Peace, Princess. May the Force be with you.

Survivors and family members of the Pulse Nightclub attack have filed what amounts to a frivolous lawsuit.

Donald Trump’s open contempt for the Rule of Law and Freedom of the Press should disqualify him from being considered an acceptable candidate for President.

Another historic launch and return by SpaceX.

Last night, SpaceX successfully launched a rocket to the edge of space, deployed cargo, and returned to Earth. A huge and potentially revolutionary accomplishment.

Boldly going……..again?