Outside the Beltway

Justice Scalia explains why the Supreme Court resists the idea of letting cameras into the court. He makes a persuasive case.

There are still three months or so go. The race is incredibly tight. And, voters are starting to really dislike both candidates.

Mitt Romney has had a rough two weeks, but Barack Obama has to deal with a bad economy.

John Boehner speaks an inconvenient, for Mitt Romney at least, truth.

Supreme Court watchers have been speculating since Sunday night about who might have leaked confidential court information to the press.

There’s very little evidence or logic to support the attacks coming from the right against Chief Justice Roberts.

A new report will likely add fuel to the fire of conservative outrage over Chief Justice Roberts’ decision to uphold the PPACA.

A Fortune Magazine investigation puts a new spin on Operation Fast And Furious, but questions still remain.

The conspiracy theories regarding Fast And Furious are simply not believable, but that doesn’t mean the matter shouldn’t be investigated.

Another local official wants to join the War On Big Soda.

The dispute between the Justice Department and the House of Representatives just became a bigger deal.

We don’t know what the Supreme Court will have to say about the Affordable Care Act, but their decision is already being attacked.

Americans should be thankful when our presidents take time off.

The President’s comment that the private sector is “doing fine” continues to be a topic of discussion.

Public opinion of the Supreme Court has declined in recent years. But It’s not because of anything the Court did.

Jonathan Chait makes an astute observation about the media’s role in meme generation.

The Obama campaign’s focus on Mitt Romney’s years at Bain Capital don’t seem to be working.

Etan Patz went missing 34 years ago tomorrow morning. The mystery of his disappearance may have been solved today.

It was supposed to be the return of the heady days of the great Tech Industry IPOs. But, things didn’t quite go as planned.

Some Republicans see the light on same-sex marriage. Whether the party will listen is another question.

Mitt Romney wimped out. Again.

Dish Network is offering customers a DVR that will skip commercials. I’m sure their content providers are thrilled.

Legendary musician Levon Helm is dying.

The 5th Circuit has demanded a report from the president on his views about the power of the courts.