Outside the Beltway

The NYT has discovered that Trump is old.

Testing a hypothesis or two.

Why I am a bit reticent about being sympathetic.

Trump and his poll numbers brag.

Mamdani visits the WH; MTG resigns.

Some signs of hope and of deep concern due to Trump appointees.

You know, as is normal in democratic politics…

More polling.

Bret Stephens wants to oust Maduro in Venezuela.

Getting close to his term 1 low.

Trump’s ongoing revelation of his character.

Thinking about how what is known about Trump and Epstein.

Some notes on House process and how it relates to recent and ongoing political news.

After months of demanding Republicans resist, he says “We have nothing to hide.”

Surging resources to immigration enforcement comes with tradeoffs.

Support is low, but opposition is tepid.

Michelle Obama thinks so.

Newly-Sworn-in-Rep. Grijalva provides the final signature.

Some questions to consider as you evaluate congressional leadership.

Why blaming “the Democrats” or even “leadership” ignores a basic fact of American politics.

What the shutdown should have been about.

There are real life consequences.

A bit of good news.

Majorities gonna majority.

Where’s the positive example?

Things will get radically worse if the shutdown doesn’t end soon.

Dear Leader has a wish.

The octogenarian Speaker Emerita will not seek re-election.

Not even a misdemeanor.

A bad night for Trump.

Although it is still on life support.

And what it means for 2024 and beyond.

Tucker, Fuentes, and Heritage. Oh My!

The standoff is in its 35th day.

The former Defense Secretary and Vice President is gone at 84.

Lee Drutman does the math.

He’s making a major admission.

Don’t let pundits spin too many fantasies.

It’s not an unprecedented stance.

The Trumpian Twilight Zone.

The light at the end of the tunnel is a train.

The Pentagon’s couch cushions are huuuuge.

This time in Florida.

Political scientists, however, are skeptical.

A tale from my neck of the woods.

How party change actually works in the US. Plus more on messaging and organzing.

Grumpy old man grumps about democracy.