Outside the Beltway

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.

When “the news” isn’t just “the news.”

A novel but flawed legal argument.

The President is in open defiance of the Supreme Court.

The Philippine president is taking a novel approach to the problem.

An emotional day set the tone for the investigation.

Emotional testimony from police will kick off the event.

Oh, FFS.

I know obscenity when I see it and this ain’t it.

Put the frustration where it belongs.

COVID vaccine hesitancy is just the tip of the iceberg.

President Trump’s destruction of longstanding norms continues under his successor.

Some people claim there’s a woman to blame.

A thorough review of the fairness of the process will be conducted.

Another 6-3 decision along ideological lines.

A completely unsurprising 6-3 decision.

A big shoe has dropped.

The serial sex offender will be released from prison.

There have only been eleven since 1981.

Things that make you go Hmmm.

The pop star is “traumatized” by restrictions placed by her conservator-father.

The second won’t be so fortunate.

Another narrowly-crafted but overwhelming opinion from the Supreme Court.

Most NCAA restrictions violate anti-trust law.

It’s no better than Joe Manchin’s.

He’s in the minority but promises to start obstructing again if that changes.

One party is divided on how to govern and the other is united in not governing.

Should he be worried about the appearance of partisan gaming?

Even incredibly abnormal Presidents are Presidents.

A massive sting operation has been revealed.

A typical case of American blind justice.

Some good news in the hacking wars.

The law and justice are frequently not the same thing.

Vague reporting makes it hard to know whether the latest scandal is scandalous.

Retired generals are no longer in the military.

Prosecutors want rioters to pay for it.

An unfunded mandate remains in place.

Federal police officers continue to be immune from lawsuits.

A recent poll provides interesting insights.

A third of the party’s Members of Congress voted against a popular bill.

Separate investigations are merging, with a criminal component being added.

An over-eager supporter or something more sinister?

A reckless campaign of violence has now targeted American journalists.