Outside the Beltway

More Unreality

Steven L. Taylor · 10 comments

Right in front of our noses, in fact.

Hundreds Purged From Office of Director of National Intelligence

James Joyner · 9 comments

An Acting Director who could not get Senate approval is making radical changes.

Tuesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 12 comments

Colombia 2026: de la Espriella Elected

Steven L. Taylor · 2 comments

Polarization isn't just a US phenomena.

Why the Reflecting Pool Matters

Steven L. Taylor · 18 comments

An OTB Cinematic Universe event!

AG Monday!

Steven L. Taylor · 1 comment

Monday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 12 comments

In Front of Our Noses

Steven L. Taylor · 16 comments

A reminder.

Kier Starmer to Resign Monday

James Joyner · 6 comments

Here we go again.

Sunday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 6 comments

Who Could Have Predicted It?

Steven L. Taylor

I can't help myself...

Worst of the Worst Update

Steven L. Taylor

Maybe a trip to Doral wasn't a great idea?

Who Could Have Predicted It?

Steven L. Taylor

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026.

Who Could Have Predicted It?

Steven L. Taylor

Well, a lot of people, actually...

President Donald J. Trump participates in a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House

President Donald J. Trump participates in a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House

Israel Upending Iraq War Deal

James Joyner

Netanyahu is not abiding by a deal he didn't make.

Saturday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

A Photo for Friday

Steven L. Taylor

"Concepts of a Plan"

President Donald J. Trump participates in a working dinner with G7 leaders at the Hotel Royal Evian, Monday, June 15, 2026, during the G7 in Evians-les-Bains, France.

President Donald J. Trump participates in a working dinner with G7 leaders at the Hotel Royal Evian, Monday, June 15, 2026, during the G7 in Evians-les-Bains, France.

Trump's the President and You're Not

James Joyner

It's true.

Friday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Speaking of Winning...

Steven L. Taylor

Some new polling on the economy.

President Donald J. Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

President Donald J. Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Tired of All the Winning

James Joyner

Not everyone is happy with Trump's huge Iran War victory.

Republicans in Disarray!

James Joyner

President Trump's Senate co-partisans are growing increasingly frustrated with him.

Thursday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Blue Room.

President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Blue Room.

Netanyahu Faces Uphill Battle To Keep His Job

James Joyner

The wildly unpopular premier is running again in October.

Wednesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

President Donald Trump speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office after a joint press conference announcing the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, Monday, September 29, 2025.

President Donald Trump speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office after a joint press conference announcing the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, Monday, September 29, 2025.

Everyone's A Critic

James Joyner

President Trump shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

Tuesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

President Donald J. Trump signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

President Donald J. Trump signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

A Quick Thought or Two on MOUs

Steven L. Taylor

Understanding the understanding (kind of).

Peace in Our Time?

James Joyner

Right back where your daddy was.

AG Monday!

Steven L. Taylor

This week: the 1967 scif anthology, "Dangerous Visions."

Monday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Trump at 80

James Joyner

How old is too old for the most powerful job on the planet?

Sunday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Trump Hearts Inflation

Steven L. Taylor

The rest of America is less enthused.

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