Outside the Beltway

Monday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 1 comment

President Donald J. Trump greets President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China at Zhongnanhai in Beijing, China, Friday, May 15, 2026

President Donald J. Trump greets President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China at Zhongnanhai in Beijing, China, Friday, May 15, 2026

A Summit About Nothing

James Joyner · 6 comments

Winging it is seldom a sound diplomatic strategy.

Trump Revenge Tour Continues

James Joyner · 12 comments

Even as a lame duck, he still holds domination over the party.

Sunday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 23 comments

Saturday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 13 comments

Democrats Supporting Non-Democrats to Block Republicans

James Joyner · 9 comments

A desperate but plausible gambit made necessary by a flawed system.

Dispatches from the Dumbest Timeline

Steven L. Taylor · 8 comments

Diplomacy in action...

A Photo for Friday

Steven L. Taylor · 7 comments

"Flyover"

Friday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 34 comments

The Commercials Write Themselves

Steven L. Taylor · 11 comments

Thursday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

TRUMP-VANCE 2026?

James Joyner

Paid for by Never Surrender, Inc.

Stream of Consciousness Truthing

James Joyner

Yet more gems from the Commander-in-Chief.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent and CBP representative discuss U.S. Customs and Border Protection pedestrian border barrier requirements near Lukeville, Arizona, May 7. USACE is supporting the Department of Homeland Security's request to build pedestrian fencing, construct and improve roads, and install lighting within the Yuma and Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Border Patrol sectors following the Feb. 15 national emergency declaration on the southern border of the United States. The Department of Defense has the authority under Section 284 of Title 10, U.S. Code, to construct roads and fences and to install lighting to block drug-smuggling corridors across international boundaries of the United States in support of counter-narcotics activities of federal law enforcement agencies.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent and CBP representative discuss U.S. Customs and Border Protection pedestrian border barrier requirements near Lukeville, Arizona, May 7. USACE is supporting the Department of Homeland Security's request to build pedestrian fencing, construct and improve roads, and install lighting within the Yuma and Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Border Patrol sectors following the Feb. 15 national emergency declaration on the southern border of the United States. The Department of Defense has the authority under Section 284 of Title 10, U.S. Code, to construct roads and fences and to install lighting to block drug-smuggling corridors across international boundaries of the United States in support of counter-narcotics activities of federal law enforcement agencies.

10,000 Losses (and Counting)

James Joyner

The Trump administration has been repeatedly rebuked by the courts, to little avail.

Meanwhile, in North Korea

Steven L. Taylor

Yes, that might be kissing noises you hear...

More Dispatches from the Dumbest Timeline

Steven L. Taylor

Reality show edition.

Wednesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

The Return of the Economics President

Steven L. Taylor

Inflation is up.

Readings on Reform

Steven L. Taylor

Looking ahead, hopefully with some purpose.

Tuesday’s Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Monday Tab Clearing

Steven L. Taylor

AG Monday!

Steven L. Taylor

This week: Harlan Ellison's short stories.

Monday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Blue Democratic Donkey, Dupont Circle, Washington DC

Blue Democratic Donkey, Dupont Circle, Washington DC

Playing By Their Own Rules Puts Democrats at a Disadvantage

James Joyner

It's hard to win a street fight under Marquess of Queensberry rules.

What Occupies The President's Mind?

James Joyner

More than any of his predecessors, we know in real time.

Sunday's Forum

James Joyner

The Petty Ruling in Virginia

Steven L. Taylor

The state's Supreme Court's ruling was basically over a dubious technicality.

Meanwhile in North Korea...

Steven L. Taylor

You can't make this stuff up.

The Elephant is the traditional symbol for the Republican party. The Donkey is the traditional symbol for the Democratic party.

The Elephant is the traditional symbol for the Republican party. The Donkey is the traditional symbol for the Democratic party.

Taking Extreme Measures to 'Win' the Midterms

James Joyner

Republicans are winning the gerrymandering wars thus far.

Saturday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Virginia Supremes Strike Down Voter-Approved Gerrymander

James Joyner

A significant blow to Democrats.

The Pretzel Logic of SCOTUS on Districting

Steven L. Taylor

Plus, I question the timing.

Iran Can Take Several Months More of This

James Joyner

Leaked estimates are at substantial variance from administration claims.

A Photo for Friday

Steven L. Taylor

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