Disparate Sentencing of Capitol Rioters

A pattern is emerging.

Infrastructure Politics

Politicians gonna politician, but still…

Where Do the Republicans Go From Here?

This man is the face of the post-Trump party.

The Narrative of the ‘MSM Narrative’

Journalism is terrible except when compared to the alternatives.

Vice President Kamala Harris talks on the phone with French President Emmanuel Macron Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at the Blair House in Washington, D.C. Vice President Kamala Harris talks on the phone with French President Emmanuel Macron Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at the Blair House in Washington, D.C.

Kamala Harris’ Frustrating Start?

A weird new narrative has emerged.

No, the Flu Shot Hasn’t Become Partisan

Reading disparate polling numbers critically.

Max Cleland, 1942-2021

The Vietnam War hero and one-term Georgia Senator has died at 79.

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Infrastructure Bill Passes! Dems in Array?

Three days late, $1.2 billion long.

The Voter Enthusiasm Gap

44% of Republicans strongly disapprove of President Biden’s performance while only 22% of Democrats strongly approve.

Bannon in Contempt

President Joe Biden drives a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon during a clean cars event, Thursday, August 5, 2021, on the South Lawn Driveway of the White House. President Joe Biden drives a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon during a clean cars event, Thursday, August 5, 2021, on the South Lawn Driveway of the White House.

Biden Settling for Smaller Spending Package

The President seems to have persuaded the progressives in his party to settle for half a loaf.

Back to SCOTUS Reform and “Legitimacy”

Doing nothing is still a choice, and the legitimacy crisis is here, like it or not.

How Old is ‘Elderly’?

Apparently, it’s higher than 67.

More Americans Getting COVID Boosters Than First Doses

More are getting their third shot than their first.

Dems in Disarray, Deal Doubtful

The internecine fight over the budget is coming to a head.

Senators Graham and Lee Owe us an Explanation

Really, they owed (and still owe) us better behavior.

President Joe Biden observes trainers and apprentices at work at the final assembly station during a tour of Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5 Training Facility, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Lanham, Maryland. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden observes trainers and apprentices at work at the final assembly station during a tour of Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5 Training Facility, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Lanham, Maryland. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Selling the ‘Build Back Better’ Plan

The Catch-22 of passing a massive spending bill in an undemocratic system.

Manchin’s ‘Strategic Pause’

More machinations from the mischievous mining mouthpiece.

Milley’s Soft Coup

While well-intentioned, the Chairman’s actions were illegal and dangerous.

Keeping the Voter Fraud Flames Burning

This time in the CA recall.

Afghan Airlift Tradeoffs

Humanitarian instincts rightly trumped security concerns.

Covid Quick Links

Stories from the ongoing pandemic.

US Racing to Meet Withdrawal Deadline

The evacuation could soon become a terrorist target.

Today in Awful Covid Headlines

Part of the ongoing, slow-motion tragedy.

President Joe Biden, joined by Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky and Merck CEO Ken Frazier, delivers remarks on COVID-19 vaccine production Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden, joined by Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky and Merck CEO Ken Frazier, delivers remarks on COVID-19 vaccine production Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Vaccine Incentivization: Sticks Better Than Carrots

Making it difficult for refuseniks works better than prizes.

Major Kimberly Bender, Director Air Force Public Affairs , Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, receives the first of two COVID 19 vaccine shots, Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 29 Jan 2021. Major Kimberly Bender, Director Air Force Public Affairs , Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, receives the first of two COVID 19 vaccine shots, Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 29 Jan 2021.

Mandatory Military Vaccinations Expected

It appears to be only a matter of time before the SECDEF orders active-duty troops to get the shots.

President Joe Biden signs two executive orders on healthcare Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in the Oval Office of the White House. President Joe Biden signs two executive orders on healthcare Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in the Oval Office of the White House.

Biden Illegally Extends Eviction Moratorium

The President is in open defiance of the Supreme Court.

COVID Breakthrough Data

Compared to what?

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the COVID-19 National Month of Action on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden to Announce Vaccine Requirement for Feds

The country’s largest employer is soon going to be less tolerant of the unvaccinated.

Capitol Riots Day 1 Analysis

An emotional day set the tone for the investigation.

Capitol Riots Hearings Start Today with Political Theater

Emotional testimony from police will kick off the event.

Kinzinger to Serve on 1/6 Committee

Another GOP member is added to the investigation.

The January 6 Commission will be All-Democratic

A chance for a real investigation? Ruined legitimacy?

Quick Hits

Gotta clear those tabs.

Quick Hits

Tab clearing time.

The Problem isn’t Breyer, it is one of Constitutional Design

Put the frustration where it belongs.

Conservatives and Children’s Rights

COVID vaccine hesitancy is just the tip of the iceberg.

Billionaires in Space

Magical? Impressive? Or just too much money?

McCarthy’s Continued 1/6 Investigation Obstruction

Short-term politics and long-term harm.

Donald Rumsfeld, 1932-2021

He was both the youngest and oldest man to run the Pentagon.

Bill Cosby’s Conviction Overturned

The serial sex offender will be released from prison.

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Headline Juxtapositions

When the teaser is better than the news.

Hero Shot By Cop in Active Shooter Incident

The downside of the “good guy with a gun” trope.

President Joe Biden participates in a virtual call with the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance Mission team members Thursday, March 4, 2021, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. President Joe Biden participates in a virtual call with the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance Mission team members Thursday, March 4, 2021, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Biden Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Details are quite scant at the moment.

Britney Spears Wants to Run Her Own Life

The pop star is “traumatized” by restrictions placed by her conservator-father.

McConnell Seems to Rule out Confirming Biden SCOTUS Pick after 2022

He’s in the minority but promises to start obstructing again if that changes.

Wuhan Lab Leak Moves from Hoax to Theory

The fact-checkers blew this one and blew it big.

Republicans and the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

A third of the party’s Members of Congress voted against a popular bill.

New York State and City Join Forces Against Trump

Separate investigations are merging, with a criminal component being added.