Outside the Beltway

A mysterious conversation with a foreign leader is at the center of a controversy between the intelligence community and Congress.

President Trump has named his fourth National Security Adviser in less than three years.

As the Saudis continue to evaluate the impact of the weekend attack on a major oil facility, the Trump Administration tones down the anti-Iran rhetoric just a bit.

While the world continues to evaluate the impact of Saturday’s attack on a Saudi oil facility, tensions in the Persian Gulf are increasing.

Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for a massive attack on an important Saudi oil facility.

The top ten candidates in the race for the Democratic nomination clashed last night in a debate that made clear the different ideological directions that this race is pulling their party.

Some reports are suggesting that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo might take on the additional role of National Security Adviser.

John Bolton was not a good National Security Adviser, but the real problem with Trump Administration foreign policy comes from the man at the top.

Eighteen years after the September 11th attacks, it’s becoming harder to remember what the world used to be like.

Yes, he was terrible at his job. But one can’t break that which is already broken.

President Trump took to Twitter late this morning to fire his third National Security Adviser.

The Air Force’s use of Trump hotels predates his presidency—but is still highly problematic.

The Trump Administration from projects to build on-base schools and daycare facilities to spend on his border wall.

President Trump announced late yesterday that he had called off secret meetings with the Taliban. The fact that they were even going to happen reveals yet again what’s wrong with his foreign policy.

A Federal Judge in Virginia has found the terrorist watch list unconstitutional.

Meanwhile, on the Korean Peninsula…..

Thanks for nothing, Republicans.

President Trump continues to have an odd obsession with nuclear weapons.

Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton is ending a Presidential bid that few people were paying attention to.

Once again, President Trump is doing Vladimir Putin’s bidding.

Another day, another Trump temper tantrum.

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s actions toward two Democratic Congresswomen,seemingly at the bidding of President Trump, is the latest example of the growing partisan divide over policy toward Israel.

President Trump wants to make a deal.

After urging from President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has barred two Muslim-American Congressmen from visiting Israel. It is a foolish and outrageous decision.

The Federal Budget Deficit rose 27% in July, putting it on course for the $1 trillion by the end of September.

Protests in Hong Kong have been going on for nine weeks now, but they are reaching a point where the patience of the leaders in Beijing is being tested.

Under the Trump Administration, the American commitment to human rights around the world is basically dead.

Donald Trump has found a new far-right lunatic to retweet.

Just over a week after Dan Coats announced he was stepping own as Director of National Intelligence, there are more shakeups at the top of the U.S. intelligence community.

The Trump Administration has effectively declared economic warfare against the government of Nicolas Maduro. It won’t succeed, and will further victimize the already suffering Venezuelan people.

Jon Huntsman has resigned as Ambassador to Russia ahead of an anticipated bid to return as Utah’s Governor, a position he held 11 years ago.

Cesar Sayoc, the man who started a panic in October when he sent apparent explosive devices to a number of President Trump’s critics, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison

A Federal Judge in Washington has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the DNC alleging a conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 election.

Part 2 of 2.

Another day, another mass shooting and, as is becoming all too common in this country, this one appears to have been racially motivated.

President Trump has withdrawn his nominee for Director of National Intelligence after controversy regarding his qualifications and resume.

President Trump and the Republican Senate rewarded a top Republican donor with a prized diplomatic appointment.

President Trump’s nominee to be the next Director of National Intelligence is quite simply not qualified for the position he has been nominated to.

Dan Coats is stepping down as Director of National Intelligence, and President Trump wants to replace him with an inexperienced, obsequious toady.

While much of the talk about Robert Mueller’s testimony has focused on the Trump campaign, there was another part to his testimony that brings attention to a far more serious threat.

Mark Esper has been confirmed and sworn in as the next Secretary of Defense, ending a period of nearly 100 days during which the Pentagon was headed by a succession of Acting Secretaries.

Starting at 8:30 a.m. this morning, the eyes and ears of Washington and much of the nation will be focus on one thing, the testimony of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

President Trump and the Congressional leadership have reached agreement on a multi-year budget deal that that busts through all remaining controls on spending.

A strangely under-publicized story.

An Army appellate court has rejected an appeal filed by Bowe Bergdahl that argued that the President’s attacks on him while a candidate unfairly influenced his court martial.

Tensions are increasing in the Persian Gulf thanks to a collection of actions by Iran, the United States, and United Kingdom.

Just over nine years after retiring from the Supreme Court, former Associate Justice John Paul Stevens has passed away at the age of 99.

The Trump Era is raising doubts about many things, including America’s most important alliance.

The House of Representatives passed a defense spending bill that seeks to limit Presidential authority when it comes to striking Iran and aideing the Saudi war on Yemen.

The Federal Budget Deficit passed the $700 Billion mark with three months still to go in the Fiscal Year.