Outside the Beltway

Everyone Pollute Again

Steven L. Taylor · 1 comment

The new EPA.

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DJIA: Some Comparisons

Steven L. Taylor · 4 comments

Just a little comparison of 2017, 2021, and 2025 plus more thoughts on tariffs.

Government Shutdown When Government is Already Being Shut Down

James Joyner · 13 comments

Democrats are damned if they do and damned if they don't.

Thursday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 18 comments

Pentagon Shutters Research Programs

James Joyner · 25 comments

No more woke crap.

USAID Ordered to Destroy Its Records

James Joyner · 20 comments

Salting the earth and breaking the law.

Wednesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 114 comments

"Freedom is Slavery"

Steven L. Taylor · 23 comments

Orwell came to mind this morning.

Tuesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 131 comments

Kevin Drum, 1958-2025

James Joyner · 18 comments

One of the OG political bloggers is gone.

ICE Arrests Protestor

Steven L. Taylor

A glaring example of trying to terrorize those the administration doesn't like.

DHS Polygraphing Employees

Steven L. Taylor

Looking for leakers.

Monday is Ancient Geeks Day!

Steven L. Taylor

This week: a general discussion of fantasy novels.

Chaos at the Veterans Administration?

James Joyner

Massive cuts are seriously undermining the mission.

'We Live in a Foreign Country Now'

James Joyner

A stark observation.

Monday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Two Recommendations

Steven L. Taylor

Informed, somber voices in these perilous times.

Careening Toward A Shutdown

James Joyner

A year-long Continuing Resolution or bust?

Sunday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Two DJIA Charts

Steven L. Taylor

And thoughts about Trump's economic approach to date.

President Trump speaking. with flag in background. Black and white photo. February 22, 2025

President Trump speaking. with flag in background. Black and white photo. February 22, 2025

An America First Foreign Policy

James Joyner

Deciphering the meaning of a vague slogan.

Winning the Battle Against Drugs

James Joyner

The war is another thing, entirely.

DOGEing It Out

James Joyner

Is the DOGE now on a leash?

SaturTabs

Steven L. Taylor

Parade of poor governance edition.

Saturday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

A Photo for Friday

Steven L. Taylor

Snipe hunt?

WASHINGTON,DC-DEC12: Proud Boys during a rally for Donald Trump in Washington, DC, December 12, 2020.

WASHINGTON,DC-DEC12: Proud Boys during a rally for Donald Trump in Washington, DC, December 12, 2020.

The Big Chilling Effect

James Joyner

Our leaders are afraid to lead.

Friday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Trump to Order Education Department Closed

James Joyner

Thursday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Mid-Week Tabs

Steven L. Taylor

SCOTUS Rejects Trump Bid to Halt Foreign Aid

James Joyner

A seemingly obvious ruling was nonetheless 5-4.

Trump's Very Long Congressional Speech Roundup

James Joyner

It made history in many ways.

Wednesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

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