Outside the Beltway

A basic definition.

Even Republicans are balking at some Trump policies.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Remember Trump cannot fail, he can only be failed!

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

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

Who would have guessed?

We are at least on the precipice.

Is the DOGE now on a leash?

A seemingly obvious ruling was nonetheless 5-4.

Who’d of thought that Donald Trump would do what he campaigned on doing?!

A judge says OPM has no authority to fire workers in other agencies.

When does Executive overreach become something more?

The 47th President is flooding the zone.

Remember kids, DEI is the REAL racism

Just beyond parody at this point.

This could be a issue for common ground… if both sides are prepared to give a little

An entire Congressionally-created agency seems to have been shut down by fiat.

Common sense for a golden age brought to you by the firm of Dunning and Kruger.

The courts will decide whether we have a President or a King.

Is it even a traditional “Buy Out” and is it already in conflict with OPM statutes?

And remembering “jokes” about governing like a dictator.

You get what you vote for

Trying to upend 150 years of legal understanding with the stroke of a sharpie.

Not all norms.

A difference in degree is a difference in kind.

Symbols matter.

Today’s an appropriate on to think about the role of suffering in change

A preemptive strike against potential abuse of power.

Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and both Roosevelts pushed the envelope, too!

Going out on another unforced error

An observation or two.

A surprising honor.

Pro-tip: Googling BEFORE posting a Hot Take can save a lot of embarrasment

Chief Justice Roberts and Associate Justice Barrett sided with the Court’s liberals.

The fight over the continuing resolution raises some questions.

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