Outside the Beltway

It’s good that Bowe Bergdahl is free, but questions remain about how he went missing that need to be answered.

The Obama White House rejected Republican criticism of the deal that led to the release of the only American Prisoner Of War from the Afghanistan War.

Looking back at the first round and forward to the second.

It seems unlikely that Eric Shinseki will have a job for much longer.

Hubris.

The RNC wants to limit primary debates, but it’s not clear that’s a good idea.

Is the GOP headed down a road that leads to yet another doomed impeachment and trial?

Boko Haram is threatening to sell the 200-plus Nigerian girls it has kidnapped into slavery.

Who watches Sunday morning talk shows anymore?

Provocative words from Vice-President Biden. But, are they realistic?

Chelsea Clinton is pregnant, and once again America’s political pundits are making fools of themselves.

If a decision by the Senate Press Gallery stands, SCOTUSBlog’s ability to cover the Supreme Court will be significantly restricted.

There may be no resolution to what has become the most expensive search in history.

Massively faster wireless internet service should be available in early 2015.

Fifth Amendment? They don’t need no Fifth Amendment, apparently.

A high school kid has figured out that changing fonts could save the taxpayer millions in printing costs.

For now at least, Republicans are far more enthusiastic about voting in November than Democrats. That could be decisive.

Staff Sergeant William Guarnere, made famous by the “Band of Brothers” miniseries, has died aged 90.

A tale of life in modern-day America . . .

One thing is clear: Maduro lacks Chavez’s political skills.

Veteran newsman Garrick Utley has died from prostate cancer at the age of 74.

Ellen Page is gay. So is Michael Sam. Shouldn’t we be aiming for the day when the response to news like this is “So what?”

Once again, Rush Limbaugh panders to the most pernicious of the right side of American politics.

Going after Hillary Clinton by attacking her husband won’t work.

Tan, rested, ready, Biden in 2016?

Just when it became safe to keep your shoes and tablets on, a new threat to the friendly skies has emerged: toothpaste.

The American justice system is unique.

Iran has promised to roll back parts of its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.