AI Side Trip

When AI search provides some morning levity.

America's Declining Prison Population

We've seen a massive fall from the 2009 peak.

Big Beautiful Bill in Trouble?

Senate Republicans are balking at several measures, but fixing those would make passage in the House impossible.

Khameini Declares Victory

Iran came "this close" to ending the Zionist regime.

On Propaganda and Childish Politics

Team Trump and the DIA assessment of the Iran bombings.

Social Media Diplomacy?

Is that really a good idea?

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Was Bombing Iran Legal, Redux

For all practical purposes, the Constitutional war powers have been stood on their head.

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Ceasefire in Iran War

This phase seems to be over. [Or maybe not!]

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Tuesday's Forum

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Headline of the Day

I don't question the timing.

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How Effective Were U.S. Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities?

Maximalist claims are almost surely overstated.

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It's AG Monday!

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

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Monday's Forum

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Iran Votes to Close Strait of Hormuz

What? Retaliation from Iran?

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Contemporary Politics are Exhausting

It is hard to focus.

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Vance: We Used to Have "Dumb Presidents"

Well, I feel better now.

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The Domestic Politics of the Iran Strike

Democrats are mostly condemning it and Republicans are divided.

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Was Bombing Iran Legal?

No. But it won't matter.

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President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the situation room during the bombing of Iran's nuclear sites. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the situation room during the bombing of Iran's nuclear sites.

U.S. Bombs Three Iranian Nuke Sites

The war is on.

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Sunday's Forum

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This isn't Deranged at All...

Trump's Nobel Peace Prize obsession.

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Why Might Iran Want a Nuke?

Is dropping it on Israel the most likely reason?

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Israel-Iran War: What's the End State?

Thinking about possible outcomes.

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Saturday's Forum

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They Don't Teach IR in Sunday School

Cruz on supporting Israel.

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A Photo for Friday

"Foreboding"

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Friday's Forum

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In Front of Our Noses: Trying to Create Unreality

Gas prices.

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Trump Has Approved Iran War Plans

Whatever that means.

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