Outside the Beltway

A basic definition.

Gee, I wonder why?

A reminder.

The country is not happy with Trump. Except for Republicans.

Even Republicans are balking at some Trump policies.

Apparently, this is who we are now.

The polls are showing a really weird dynamic.

Public misconceptions about federal waste invite tolerance for questionable workarounds to the constitutionally prescribed manner of determining appropriations.

Being nice at dinner is easy.

There may be no exit.

The Trump administration treats personally disfavored American institutions the way past administrations treated foreign adversaries. His goal is political submission.

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”

The targeting of international students.

In particular in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case

Fifth Amendment edition.

A chilling admission from a leader in the President’s OWN party

Qui bono?

An OTB example to illustrate a larger problem.

They are also considering another US Farmer Bailout while simultaneously cutting funds to help US Farmers and other residents

It’s good to be king.

It is one helluva a catch

The saga of Kilmar Abrego Garcia continues to underscore the immoral nature of this presidency and its power goals.

Perhaps it’s just as well.

The relationship appears to be an inverse one.

To the Trump administation this a feature, not a bug.

Some less optimistic thoughts on the SCOTUS ruling.

A unanimous Supreme Court has ordered the administration to comply with a lower court order.

The latest EO.

Be prepared for a rocky day and potentially more changes to “the plan”

Todd Lyons, acting Director of ICE provides the latest example.

Or they maybe happening at 10%… Who knows?! Clearly not the White House.

Just in case that wasn’t already obvious.

Things have to be bad when they actually start to speak the truth to the President

The illogical of MAGA.

…and I write a bit more than that.

Remember Trump cannot fail, he can only be failed!

Nationwide protests yesterday show a growing outrage over Trump 2.0.

If this is American greatest, I prefer it when things were “going to hell.”

This one should come with a warning label (especially as it cuts both ways)

* – but the tariffs didn’t start until April 2

A response to an argument based on feels not facts

A day of AI, tariffs, and world historic stupidity.

It’s like tab clearing, but for those with no attention spa… squirrel!

Who would have guessed?

We are about to find out the degree to which trade wars are good and easy to win.

Spoiler alert: This is going to be a disaster

He filibustered nothing for a very long time.