Majority Of Americans Oppose Iran Nuclear Deal, But It Will Likely Go Into Effect Anyway
Another poll shows that a majority of Americans oppose the Iranian nuclear deal, but the effort to defeat it in Congress is still likely to fail.
U.S., Cuba Reopen Embassies For First Time In 54 Years
There are mutual embassies in Havana and Washington for the first time in 54 years. It certainly took long enough.
U.S. And Cuba To Reopen Embassies After 54 Years
For the first time since 1961, there will soon be an American Embassy in Havana, and a Cuban Embassy in Washington. It’s well past time that this happened.
It’s Time To End The Cuba Travel Ban
It’s easier for an American citizen to go to Iran or North Korea than it is for them to go to Cuba, That’s insane.
Pentagon Paid N.F.L. For Tributes To Troops
The tributes to the troops you see during N.F.L. games were most likely bought and paid for with your tax dollars.
Marco Rubio Enters The Race For President
Marco Rubio is the first Republican in the race who actually has a plausible chance to win the nomination, but it’s not going to be easy.
Obama’s Cuba Policy Shift Faces Headwinds On Capitol Hill
The fate of Cuba policy in Congress is far from certain, but what is certain is that following through on President Obama’s historic and necessary changes will face resistance.
American Held By Cuba Released, U.S. And Cuba To Begin Talks On Normalizing Relations
An American freed from captivity, and potentially huge changes in America’s diplomatic and trade relationship with Cuba.
Senate Passes Spending Bill As Ted Cruz Maneuver Helps Democrats Pass Nominations
As expected, the Senate passed the so-called “Cromnibus,” but not before a self-aggrandizing maneuver by Ted Cruz ended up being exploited by Democrats to pass outstanding nominations.
Immigration Reform Bill Passes Senate, Faces Bleak Future In House
The Senate passed an immigration reform bill today, but it’s not going to go anywhere.
John Boehner’s Narrow Path To Immigration Reform
John Boehner clearly wants to see an immigration bill passed this year, but he has a very narrow path to victory.
Senators Who Voted Against Manchin/Toomey Take A Hit In the Polls, But Does It Matter?
Several Senators who voted against the Manchin/Toomey background checks bill have suffered in the polls, but it’s unclear if that matters in the long run.
Manchin-Toomey Background Checks Bill In Trouble
The prospects for gun control appear to be dimming.
Why Rand Paul’s Filibuster Mattered
Rand Paul’s filibuster is one that all American’s should thank him for that.
Bipartisan Senate Group Reaches Immigration Deal
A good start toward solving a long standing problem.
2012 Congressional Election Predictions
OTB bloggers give their best guesses on the House and Senate races.
Latino Voters Could Cost The GOP The White House And The Senate
Republican problems among Latino voters could have an influence on several close races this year.
What Happens To The GOP If Romney Loses?
Some Republicans are beginning to ponder what might happen to their party if Mitt Romney loses in 2012.
Todd Akin’s Rape Remarks Causing Angst Among Republicans
National Republicans aren’t at all thrilled with Todd Akin right now.
Ethanol Tax Credit Expires After Three Decades
Congress eliminates a bad subsidy, but it’s only because there’s a worse one on the books.
How The House Republicans Completely Mishandled The Payroll Tax Cut Debate
The House GOP doesn’t seem to have any idea what it’s doing right now.
Boehner Bill To Be Amended To Please Tea Party, Thus Making It Totally Irrelevant
John Boehner’s debt ceiling plan is being amended. And not in a good way.
John McCain Poised To Crush J.D. Hayworth In Arizona Primary
After surviving the worst of a hard-fought primary campaign against J.D. Hayworth, Senator John McCain is probably pretty pleased with himself right now.
