Xmas Day Tabs

Israel-Hamas War’s Massive Destruction

The 21st century’s most brutal conflict and the laws of war.

Immigration Roiling Politics Globally

Those seeking to escape the global south are facing resistance from DC to London to Paris.

Trump Doubles Down on Fascism

The Republican frontrunner continues to use Hitler’s language, praise dictators, and lionize traitors.

The Limits of Ideology

John Fetterman says he’s not a progressive.

Geert Wilders ‘Wins’ Dutch Elections

The trend toward hard-right parties continues.

Iranian Proxy War Escalating

Tehran-backed forces are routinely shooting at American forces.

What’s ‘Political Dysfunction’?

I know it when I see it.

Weak Parties With Strong Partisanship

More on an ongoing saga.

Government Shutdown Looms With No Deal in Sight

House Republicans still can’t get out of their own way.

One Year Out

Looking ahead to November 5, 2024

Who The Hell is Dean Phillips?

It’s quite the week for politicians with generic names nobody has ever heard of.

Mike Johnson is Very Religious

His critics are focused on the wrong problem.

4.9% GDP Growth in Third Quarter

Contrary to some public opinion, the economy is in decent shape.

Romney and the Decline of the GOP

The party’s 2012 nominee is an indicator of how fall it has fallen.

The Toddler Caucus

Sigh.

The Fine Line Between Supporter and Co-Belligerent

America’s involvement in the Israeli and Ukrainian war efforts is more than advertised.

Squaring the Circle on the Israel-Gaza War

Outsiders seem to want the impossible.

A Foreign Policy Election?

A competent leader versus a lunatic would seem an easy choice. Alas.

Two GOPs

A policy-leaning wing and a political-leaning wing make for an unworkable coalition.

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President Biden to Visit Israel

A high-stakes move.

Ending Hamas

What does “complete victory” look like?

Could Kevin McCarthy’s Replacement be . . . Kevin McCarthy?

One of the worst movies in memory may be getting a sequel.

Israel-Hamas War Update

The killing goes on.

One Foreign Policy Crisis at a Time, Please

Our limited attention spans.

House Passes 45-Day Continuing Resolution

It appears a shutdown has been averted after all.

The Coming Government Shutdown

Why it’s inevitable and what it means.

Ukraine Taking The War to Russia

The tables have turned.

Breaking the Ukraine Stalemate

Will taking the war to Moscow change Putin’s calculus?

Republican Crazies Forcing Government Shutdown

The House is in recess as the exasperated GOP leadership tries to figure a way out.

Deutschland Unter Alles

Germany’s economy is among the worst in the OECD.

Trump Meets The Press

It turns out, he wasn’t all that truthful.

Impeachment Rationalizations

Jonathan Turley’s defense of the impeachment inquiry is not impressive.

Far Right Politics Spreading Across the West

The trend shows no sign of abating.

Biden’s Reverse Midas Touch

His message isn’t getting through. Is it the messenger?

Is Mitch McConnell Still Fit to Lead?

It’s time for transparency on the Republican Leader’s health.

Donald Trump Promises Retribution if Re-Elected

Yet more evidence of an unfit, unstable candidate.

Mitch McConnell’s Health Woes Continue

The Senate Republican Leader had another concerning incident.

Russia Laundering Propaganda Through Western Media

The US government is fighting back, albeit subtly.

First Republican Debate of 2024 Season

Vivek Ramaswamy’s national coming out party was, well, interesting.

Yevgeny Prigozhin Assassinated

The Wagner chief is presumed dead after his plane was shot down.

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Ukraine May Fall Short

Yet more leaked intelligence gives a gloomy forecast.

How Does This War End?

Russian war crimes have made a diplomatic settlement next to impossible.

House and Senate on Defense Bill Collision Course

A standoff over social issues may derail a $900 billion budget bill.

US to Cooperate with Hague on Russia War Crimes

President Biden has ended a months-long impasse.

But What About Trump?

Must every topic be viewed through that lens?

Europe Becoming Poorer?

The Eurozone is falling further behind the United States.

Neither Trump Nor DeSantis?

An unconvincing column from an old pro.

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