How Schumer Pushed Biden Out

The Majority Leader has a bigger role than previously reported.

The Biden “Legacy” Conversation

An observation or two.

WaPo Editorial Cartoonist Quits

Editors killed a cartoon criticizing media and tech moguls for giving money to Trump.

The Narrow House Majority

And thoughts on “mandates.”

Trump Loses to Carroll Yet Again

Yet again, a court affirms he committed sexual assault.

Trump is Right: The Debt Ceiling Should Go

A rare area of agreement.

Congress To Release Gaetz Report

Gaetz’s own party hates him almost as much as the Democrats hate him

How the Contagion Spreads

Partisanship weakens the immune system and can lead to spread of bad ideas.

The Shamelessness of Mitch McConnell

Not to mention impotence.

More Loyalist Appointments

Nunes and Grinell.

Trump’s Inauguration Invites

He is yet again underscoring what types of world leaders he likes.

The J6 Filter

A disturbing loyalty test.

How Should We Talk about Trump?

And who is “we”?

Kash Patel to the FBI

Speaking of inexperienced cronies…

Is Hegseth Toast?

He has to be, right?

Policy is Easy!

Just lie about it.

A Few More Tariff Thoughts

On “negotiation tactics,” legal pathways, and such.

Is the Senate “Fighting Back”?

It is too soon to tell.

Gaetz Withdraws

Breaking news.

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Two Tweets

The politics of humiliation and gaslighting.

Matthew Whitaker as NATO Ambassador

Stop me if you have heard this before, but he is unqualified for the job.