Outside the Beltway

If recent history is any guide, there won’t really be a government shutdown next week. But, the zealotry of the “defund Obamacare” caucus could change everything.

Exit, Sandman

Republicans reportedly have another plan to get what they want on Obamacare and other issues.

The notion that the past has been fully settled is simply incorrect and our debates over symbols illustrate this fact.

History matters.

The communications chairman of the Democratic Party of Sacramento County wished a horrible death on the children of Ted Cruz’ speechwriter.

Timothy Blaise explains string theory to the tune of Bohemian Rhapsody.

The Emmys will honor Cory Monteith but not Jack Klugman or Larry Hagman. Where in that sentence you said “Who?” will tell us how old you are.

The race for Governor in Virginia is tightening, and Libertarian Party nominee Robert Sarvis is one of the reasons why.

Once dominant atop the smartphone market, Blackberry seems to be counting out the days until its demise.

Nobody has moved a piece yet, but the outcome of the Obamacare battle in the Senate seems foreordained.

The one Republican currently polling anywhere close to Hillary Clinton is, unfortunately for the GOP base, Chris Christie.

Ted Cruz becomes a little more honest about his plan to “defund” Obamacare.

The House is going to make it more likely that we see a government shutdown at the end of the month.

Starbucks is kindly asking customers not to bring guns to their stores.

Cathy’s husband and Jess’ father, Jer, was killed in the shooting spree at the Navy Yard.

Apple’s new fingerprint sensor. A cop’s best friend?