The Role of Primaries on Display in Texas

Just more evidence of how our institutions help shape our parties.

I’ll Have What Friedman is Smoking…

Are our columnists learning? (I think you know the answer).

President Airstrike

The peace president in action.

(The Lack of) Public Support for Attacking Iran

Usually president care what the public thinks, especially at times of major military action. Not this time.

On Regime Change

What it is and isn’t. Some polisci basics.

Dictatorial

Trump’s love of the unilateral is on display with serious consequences.

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A Republic, If You Can Keep It

Apathy all the way down.

President Donald Trump signs a mineral agreement during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room, Monday, October 20, 2025. President Donald Trump signs a mineral agreement during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room, Monday, October 20, 2025.

Approaching a Major Red Line on Elections

A potential Executive Order on elections.

In Front of Our Noses: Manipulating the Media Landscape

Trump admin helping pick winners and losers

On “Heritage Americans”

Are some of us more American than others?

Americans Are Self-Deporting

More Americans are living abroad than ever. Probably.

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The State of the Union, 2026 Edition

USA! USA! USA!

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump’s Approval Rating

Not so huge.

President Donald Trump, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in the Situation Room of the White House, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Portions of this photo have been blurred for security purposes. President Donald Trump, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in the Situation Room of the White House, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Portions of this photo have been blurred for security purposes.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Cautious About Iran Fight

Will POTUS listen?

In Front of Our Noses: Partyin’ Patel

Official business, dontcha know.

In Front of Our Noses: This is Just Weird

Really, more under RFK’s nose.

Did Gaza Cost Harris the Election?

The evidence is thin.

On Whiteness: Protecting Culture or Maintaining Supremacy?

The appointment of white supremacist to a State Department slot creates some thoughts.

A Photo of Christian Nationalism

Right in front of our noses, one might say.

DHS Suspends TSA Pre and Global Entry

The libs are so owned.

Meanwhile, in North Korea…

More trophies and banners for Dear Leader.

More Trump Tariffs

He really likes tariffs.

The Tariff Ruling and the Balance of Power

The case has major implications beyond the taxation issue.

The Trump Economy Continues to Underwhelm

Trade deficits, growth, and manufacturing not what was promised.

Breaking: Trump Loses SCOTUS Tariff Case

A 6-3 ruling takes away one of Trump’s favorite toys.

More Late Night Politics

Plus CBS and the Trump administration keep forgetting about the Streisand Effect.

Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke at the UN today for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In his remarks, Reverend Jackson highlighted the importance of freedom of expression in the fight for human rights and to combat racial discrimination. U.S. Mission photo by Eric Bridiers Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke at the UN today for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In his remarks, Reverend Jackson highlighted the importance of freedom of expression in the fight for human rights and to combat racial discrimination. U.S. Mission photo by Eric Bridiers

Jesse Jackson, 1941-2026

The controversial civil rights leader is gone at 84.

Meanwhile in North Korea…

Tuberville wishes us a happy President’s day.

Electoral Autocracy or Needed Correction?

The critics are divided.

Trump Threatens Voter ID EO

His growing focus on the mid-terms is concerning.

In Front of Our Noses: Weird Pardons

Pardoning just because he can?

Empirical Evidence of our Presidentialized Politics

A significant slice of the electorate focuses only on the president.

Gallup Ends Presidential Approval Polling

I question the timing.

Jobs Report

A better than expected January, but downward revisions for 2025.

In Front of Noses: Petty Policy-Making

Of course, “policy-making” is giving more credit than is due.

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DC Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Over ‘Illegal Orders’ Video

An absurd matter has come to its rightful conclusion.

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House en route Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Friday, December 19, 2025. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House en route Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Friday, December 19, 2025.

The 25th Amendment isn’t Coming to Save Us

Even if the Chinese come for the Stanley Cup.

The Irresponsible Government Model

The Epstein fallout highlights differences in the US and UK systems.

Another Significant Special Election Defeat for the Republicans

Another data point that shows Trump’s unpopularity.

Redistricting Insanity

Destroying democracy in order to save it.

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In Front of Our Noses: Judicial Nominees and Their Public Obeisance

Loyalty tests on display by those seeking lifetime appointments to the bench.

Back to Voter ID

A never-ending story.

More WaPo Thoughts

It’s bad business to alienate key customers.

Mike Johnson’s Ahistorical Theology

On nations, borders, and laws.

President Donald Trump addresses members of the media in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. President Donald Trump addresses members of the media in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Trump Wants to Nationalize Elections

What could possibly go wrong?