Outside the Beltway

More than ever before, even mild criticism of Israel seems to be verboten among Republicans.

Hillary Clinton continues to look more inevitable by the day, but Joe Biden doesn’t want to go away just yet.

The Republican frontrunner claims he doesn’t read America’s most important newspaper.

After nearly 20 years in office, Harry Reid announced early today that he would not seek reelection in 2016.

In a twist fitting for an M Night Shyamalan movie, there is growing evidence that there was malfeasance by the co-pilot that resulted in a deliberate crash of Germanwings flight 9525.

Bowe Bergdahl will face charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, and the White House’s narrative about this release lies in tatters.

Modern Singapore’s founder passed away at age 91 earlier this week.

Do we really want to put another first-term Senator with no executive experience in the Oval Office? Because beyond the mere legal requirements, it does not appear that Ted Cruz is qualified to be President.

America’s longest war continues.

Indiana is about to become the latest state to grants special rights to religious business owners.

Yet another probable rift between the U.S. and Israel over Iran.

Just in case there’s any question, yes, Ted Cruz is Constitutionally eligible to serve as President.

Another setback for those opposed to Voter ID laws.

Ted Cruz kicks off with the first of what is likely to be a string of candidates getting into the 2016 race in the coming month.

Rand Paul now says he signed the Cotton Letter to strengthen the Administration’s bargaining position.

President Obama thinks that it would be a good idea if everyone were forced to vote. He’s wrong, and his idea is most likely unconstitutional.

Ben Carson doesn’t seem to know much about foreign policy or history. And he doesn’t belong on anyone’s list of serious Presidential candidates.

Two weeks after the email story broke, there’s no sign that Hillary Clinton is losing ground in the 2016 race.

He’s back.

After appearing to be behind in pre-election polling, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to have secured a victory in Israel’s elections.

You should stop at three drinks. But you can stop there more than once.

Oregon has become the first state in the nation to adopt universal automatic voter registration.

Alec MacGillis argues for Slate that “Veterans Should Pay Taxes Like Everyone Else.” I agree!

Elton John is leading a boycott against Dolce & Gabbana.

A headline I did not expect to see, courtesy the Army Times: “Dakota Meyer engaged to Bristol Palin.”

Ubiquitous tracking isn’t all bad.

A brutal assessment of Chris Christie’s presidential chances.

The Atlantic’s Alan Taylor has 50 photos from 50 years ago.

Cornell math prof Steven Strogatz is very excited about Pi day.

The president is the commander-in-chief of the US armed forces. He’s not commander-in-chief of the United States.

Pope Francis says he expects to serve only a short period and plans to follow his predecessor’s example of retiring rather than waiting to die in office.

The 2008 runner-up has scared off all serious challengers for 2016. Why?

Despite the ongoing email controversy, Hillary Clinton remains well positioned heading into 2016.

Benjamin Netanyahu is trailing in the final polls leading to Tuesday’s election, but he still may be able to form the coalition needed to stay in power.

Freedom of speech means freedom for all speech, even when it is racially offensive.

Hillary Clinton addressed the week-long email controversy, but her explanations only raised new questions.

Don’t say “climate change” or “global warming” if you work for Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection.