Outside the Beltway

Trump at the NABJ.

A slogan that seem to be sticking.

A bold strike that threatens to escalate a regional war.

Most departments have shockingly little screening of their officers.

One of the most notorious war criminals in American history is dead at 80.

Perfectly sensible suggestions that are unconstitutional, politically infeasible, or both.

Spoiler: the same people often work at both

They’re apparently ongoing. Who knew?

* if you are an African parasite

A better articulation of the problem.

Five minutes is an eternity in the current information environment.

Bonus track: “I am not Christian”

I question the strategy.

New information has changed my thinking on this.

Running for President as Vice President is uniquely challenging.

An understandable but wrongheaded action.

“Abbey Reflections”

It’s not been a great few days for J. D. Vance

An odd juxtaposition in the major press.

Facts versus framing, with a little Mandela effect thrown in for good measure.

Apparently even she gets it wrong.

Meanwhile: rain is still wet; sun is still hot.

A fresh choice provides room for movement.

We’re back to Square 1.

Unity is good, and “coronation” is the wrong word.

Taking a closer look at Cooper, Kelly, and Shapiro

Is all diversity created equal?

It’s logical, maybe even inevitable. But is it a good idea?

More endorsement and support for Harris.

The number of scenarios has diminished.

A development as shocking as it was inevitable.

What if 2024 was a “West Wing” episode?

The legendary comedian is gone at 94.

Cruelty with compound interest.

The fight has now expanded to a third front.

Stuck in the semi-public stage.