Outside the Beltway

Another ICE-Involved Shooting in Minneapolis

Steven L. Taylor · 12 comments

Breaking news.

Kakistocracy On Display

Steven L. Taylor · 7 comments

We are not being governed by smart people.

The 2026 National Defense Strategy

James Joyner · 5 comments

The long-awaited document is less disruptive than it appears on the surface.

Saturday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 25 comments

Being a Tough Guy Ain't as Easy as it Looks!

Steven L. Taylor · 23 comments

The movies always make it seem so simple!

A Photo for Friday

Steven L. Taylor · 4 comments

Friday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 26 comments

Less Than Meets the Eye?

James Joyner · 8 comments

Trump's style may obscure a lack of substance.

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

An FYI: I am a Bit Exhausted

Steven L. Taylor · 9 comments

Trump fatigue is real.

Thursday's Tabs

Steven L. Taylor · 41 comments

Trump Reaches Greenland Deal

James Joyner

It's huuuuge!

Friendship between the United States and Canada was developed and strengthened by the signing of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, on August 9, 1842, in the old State Department building which stood on this site (wherever that is). This treaty established the north- eastern boundary between the two countries. This tablet paced by the Kiwanis Club of Washington in Cooperation with the committee on marking points of historic interest April 30, 1929.

Friendship between the United States and Canada was developed and strengthened by the signing of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, on August 9, 1842, in the old State Department building which stood on this site (wherever that is). This treaty established the north- eastern boundary between the two countries. This tablet paced by the Kiwanis Club of Washington in Cooperation with the committee on marking points of historic interest April 30, 1929.

When You've Lost Canada . . .

James Joyner

Our closest ally and trading partner is balancing against us.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the economy at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the economy at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Revisiting The List One Year In

Steven L. Taylor

Mid-Week Tabbery

Steven L. Taylor

Wednesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

This is Fascism

Steven L. Taylor

Just the latest example.

Peak Republican Cowardice?

Steven L. Taylor

The question mark is for the peak, not for the cowardice.

Tuesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

AG Monday

Steven L. Taylor

It’s episode #50!

North American Aerospace Defense Command F-35 Lightning II aircraft with the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing, F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft with the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing fly over Greenland Oct. 7, 2025. Operating in the Arctic provides the flexibility and adaptability needed to overcome logistical hurdles in a dynamic and unforgiving environment. Greenland, as part of the Kingdom of Denmark has long played an important role in the defense of North America, which strengthens NORAD's ability to protect the continent from today's threats and emerging challenges from all approaches. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2d Lt Cameron Lewis)

North American Aerospace Defense Command F-35 Lightning II aircraft with the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing, F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft with the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing fly over Greenland Oct. 7, 2025. Operating in the Arctic provides the flexibility and adaptability needed to overcome logistical hurdles in a dynamic and unforgiving environment. Greenland, as part of the Kingdom of Denmark has long played an important role in the defense of North America, which strengthens NORAD's ability to protect the continent from today's threats and emerging challenges from all approaches. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2d Lt Cameron Lewis)

Greenland Follies

James Joyner

A slow-moving disaster.

Cassidy to Face Primary Challenge?

Steven L. Taylor

Are deals with the devil not worth anything these days?

MLK Day Forum

Steven L. Taylor

The "Pro-Market" Party, Dontcha Know

Steven L. Taylor

Making football schedules via EO.

Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras.

Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras.

Mess in Minnesota

James Joyner

Going from bad to worse.

Sunday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Virginia Swears in First Woman Governor

James Joyner

Abigail Spanberger made history this afternoon.

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photo of wood, woman, monument, female, statue, portrait, symbol, balance, astrology, sculpture, art, grace, justice, head, marble, horizontal, large, law, carving, right, fate, character, forward, case law, horoscope, payday, ancient history, zodiac sign, signs of the zodiac, justitia

(Also) In Front of Our Noses: The Ongoing Corruption of DoJ

Steven L. Taylor

More attacks on political enemies.

In Front of Our Noses: Abuses of the Pardon Power

Steven L. Taylor

Part of the never-ending story of abuse and corruption.

SaturTabs

Steven L. Taylor

Saturday's Forum

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Meanwhile, in North Korea...

Steven L. Taylor

...a gift for Dear Leader.

How to Power a Perpetual Motion Machine...

Steven L. Taylor

Just harness Senator Mullin's views on regime change in Iran.

A Photo for Friday

Steven L. Taylor

"Layers Going Down"

Friday's Forum

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