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Approaching a Major Red Line on Elections

Steven L. Taylor · 21 comments

President Donald Trump signs a mineral agreement during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room, Monday, October 20, 2025.

A potential Executive Order on elections.

In Front of Our Noses: Manipulating the Media Landscape

Steven L. Taylor · 9 comments

Trump admin helping pick winners and losers

Shadow War Between Russia and Europe?

James Joyner · 3 comments

Western intelligence services are sounding the alarm.

A Photo for Friday

Steven L. Taylor · 2 comments

"On the Rocks"

Friday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 46 comments

On "Heritage Americans"

Steven L. Taylor · 32 comments

Are some of us more American than others?

Americans Are Self-Deporting

James Joyner · 4 comments

More Americans are living abroad than ever. Probably.

Tabby Thursday

Steven L. Taylor · 5 comments

Thursday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 22 comments

Medal of Freedom to the USA Men's Goalie [Updated]

Steven L. Taylor · 20 comments

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The State of the Union, 2026 Edition

James Joyner

USA! USA! USA!

Wednesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

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.

Trump's Approval Rating

Steven L. Taylor

Not so huge.

President Donald Trump, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in the Situation Room of the White House, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Portions of this photo have been blurred for security purposes.

President Donald Trump, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in the Situation Room of the White House, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Portions of this photo have been blurred for security purposes.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Cautious About Iran Fight

James Joyner

Will POTUS listen?

Tuesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

In Front of Our Noses: Partyin' Patel

Steven L. Taylor

Official business, dontcha know.

In Front of Our Noses: This is Just Weird

Steven L. Taylor

Really, more under RFK's nose.

Did Gaza Cost Harris the Election?

James Joyner

The evidence is thin.

On Whiteness: Protecting Culture or Maintaining Supremacy?

Steven L. Taylor

The appointment of white supremacist to a State Department slot creates some thoughts.

AG Monday!

Steven L. Taylor

Monday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

A Photo of Christian Nationalism

Steven L. Taylor

Right in front of our noses, one might say.

DHS Suspends TSA Pre and Global Entry

James Joyner

The libs are so owned.

Sunday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Meanwhile, in North Korea...

Steven L. Taylor

More trophies and banners for Dear Leader.

More Trump Tariffs

Steven L. Taylor

He really likes tariffs.

Jeffrey Epstein connections Government Business Academia Media Arts

Jeffrey Epstein connections Government Business Academia Media Arts

The Psychology of Epstein's Circle

James Joyner

Enough is never enough.

The Tariff Ruling and the Balance of Power

James Joyner

The case has major implications beyond the taxation issue.

Saturday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

The Trump Economy Continues to Underwhelm

Steven L. Taylor

Trade deficits, growth, and manufacturing not what was promised.

Breaking: Trump Loses SCOTUS Tariff Case

Steven L. Taylor

A 6-3 ruling takes away one of Trump's favorite toys.

President Donald Trump participates in the Board of Peace Charter Announcement and Signing ceremony during the World Economic Forum, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Davos Congress Center in Davos, Switzerland.

President Donald Trump participates in the Board of Peace Charter Announcement and Signing ceremony during the World Economic Forum, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Davos Congress Center in Davos, Switzerland.

Trump Preparing For War With Iran

James Joyner

You’re going to be finding out over the next, maybe, 10 days. 10 to 15 days, pretty much, maximum.

A Photo for Friday

Steven L. Taylor

"The Old Ent"

Friday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

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