Outside the Beltway

But only the original books, not the Disney adaptations.

The head of the House investigatory committee seems to think so.

The 83-year-old Justice is playing a dangerous game.

It’s not compelling.

Two members of the presidential commission reach the conclusion that expansion is needed.

We’re likely to see more instances like the Capitol Riot and the Kyle Rittenhouse shootings.

A long peek at history in the making.

The Pentagon brass have defeated a supermajority coalition in Congress.

What happens if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade?

Oral arguments on the biggest abortion case in decades will be heard today.

Kimberly Webb Joyner, my first wife and the mother of my children, has been gone a decade.

Our reactions to recent murder trials tells us a lot about our divided country.

A just verdict—but just a verdict.

A woman who declared “Civil War is coming” and “they have to kill me” has asked for and received leniency.

A pattern is emerging.

A serial criminal murdered five and injured dozens.

A depressing magazine piece argues it is.

A contrast in styles.

The reactions to a verdict that were predictable (indeed, predicted) are over the top.

The expected has occurred.

Exercising Constitutional rights comes with a price.

A really strange case.

The erstwhile QAnon Shaman will spend another three-and-a-half years in jail.

The politicization of the virus continues.

A conversation in two parts.

The matter of Executive Privilege and former Presidents is settled law.

He’s controversial but consistent.

Resolving the legal issues will take time we don’t have.

Too woke! Not woke enough!

Running against Trump didn’t work this year.

Officers are under enormous pressure–including from the Federal government–to write tickets.

There will be no religious exemptions. For now, at least.

There is a lot of anger out there.

Pretrial rulings strengthen his self-defense claims.

At least 40 Members violated the law on reporting stock transactions.

Doing nothing is still a choice, and the legitimacy crisis is here, like it or not.

The convicted criminal has taken his shenanigans to court.

DOJ has settled a civil suit with the former official.

Disappointment turns to tragedy.

An amusing incident highlights how far we’ve fallen.

Eleven years after it was canceled, the police procedural is being brought back for a 21st season.

A follow-up to yesterday’s analysis.

The President has lost his patience with the unvaccinated.

A few observations on Whole Woman’s Health, et al., Applicants v. Austin Reeve Jackson, Judge, et al.

Regardless of one’s views on abortion, the enforcement provision in the new Texas law should be concerning.

Jacob Chansley has agreed to spend 41 to 51 months in prison for his role in the 6 January riots.

The Lone Star State has enacted some peculiar new laws.

The 16th time may be the charm for Robert Kennedy’s killer.

The weirdest goddamn story you’re likely to read today.