Does Rand Paul Have A Future In The GOP?

Rand Paul’s filibuster has made him a darling among conservatives but it may not last.

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Paul Ryan’s Budget Plan Is Not Serious

The Chairman of the House Budget Committee is proposing a budget that is based largely on fantasy.

Republican Hill Staffers Jumping Ship

Frustrated Republican health care staffers are leaving the Hill for lucrative positions on K Street.

The Unanswered Question About Drones

Rand Paul’s questions about the nation’s drone war were only the beginning.

Feinstein: Veterans Shouldn’t Be Exempt From Assault Weapons Ban—Because PTSD

California’s senior senator comes to the right conclusion through the wrong reasoning.

February Jobs Report Mostly Positive, But Long Term Problems Remain

A somewhat good jobs report for February, but still no sign that the jobs recession is ending any time soon.

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Why Rand Paul’s Filibuster Mattered

Rand Paul’s filibuster is one that all American’s should thank him for that.

Joe Flacco Not Highest Paid Player (After Taxes)?

The Ravens quarterback cashed in after winning the Super Bowl. Now it’s Maryland’s turn.

Snowquester Disappoints

Much touted snowstorm set the DC area atwitter, only to fall short of expectations and yield derision.

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Rand Paul Filibustering Brennan Nomination

Mr. Paul Goes To Washington.

Calligraphy-Gate

The White House employs calligraphers. And pays them money!

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Congress Asks Hagel To Demote Drone Medal

Congress is banding together on a bipartisan basis to fight the greatest problem facing the country: the precedence of the Distinguished Warfare Medal above the Bronze Star.

Was Afghanistan Worth It?

My latest for The National Interest, “Was Afghanistan Worth It?” takes issue with the Marine commandant’s assessment of that question.

Obama White House Thinks It Can Kill Americans In America

The Obama White House is not ruling out targeted strikes against Americans inside American territory.

The Irony is Powerful with this one

Apparently, not the Onion.

Army Spokesman: Don’t Criticize President Over Sequester

Reminding government employees that they are employees of the government is suddenly controversial.

White House: Unlocking A Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be A Crime

The White House is backing an effort to overturn a bizarre ruled recently enacted by the Library of Congress

War on Terror Status Report

Walter Russell Mead presents his sitrep of the War on Terror.

Journalism Doesn’t Pay

There’s no money in wri