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Ayatollah Khamenei Dead: Israeli Government

James Joyner · 4 comments

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a recorded message.

Breaking news. Big if true.

Dictatorial

Steven L. Taylor · 4 comments

Trump's love of the unilateral is on display with serious consequences.

Iran War Roundup

James Joyner · 10 comments

Preliminary thoughts from several columnists.

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A Republic, If You Can Keep It

James Joyner · 6 comments

Apathy all the way down.

We're at War With Iran

James Joyner · 27 comments

"Major combat operations" are underway.

End of Feb Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 16 comments

Kakistocracy on Display

Steven L. Taylor · 9 comments

More Thoughts on Election Interference

Steven L. Taylor · No 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.

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.

Approaching a Major Red Line on Elections

Steven L. Taylor · 23 comments

A potential Executive Order on elections.

In Front of Our Noses: Manipulating the Media Landscape

Steven L. Taylor · 11 comments

Trump admin helping pick winners and losers

Shadow War Between Russia and Europe?

James Joyner

Western intelligence services are sounding the alarm.

A Photo for Friday

Steven L. Taylor

"On the Rocks"

Friday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

On "Heritage Americans"

Steven L. Taylor

Are some of us more American than others?

Americans Are Self-Deporting

James Joyner

More Americans are living abroad than ever. Probably.

Tabby Thursday

Steven L. Taylor

Thursday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

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

Steven L. Taylor

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.

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