FBI Informant Charged with Lying about Bidens

An unsurprising twist.

Do Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden?

Ezra Klein makes a compelling case.

A Photo for Friday

“Foggy Sunrise II”

Friday’s Forum

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Congress Spills the Beans on Russian Capability

The White House is doing damage control.

The Hur Report and Beau Biden

A new report puts the conversation in a different light.

Thursday’s Forum

Some Luke Warm Takes On NY3

Yes, every special election is a very special snowflake, but trends do emerge

Wednesday’s Forum

Mayorkas Impeached

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Joint Chiefs Chair Caught in the Middle

In the Trump era, it’s all politics.

Bob Edwards, 1947-2024

The longtime NPR host is gone at 76.

Tuesday’s Forum

Chris Christie Won’t Vote for Biden or Trump

If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

Monday’s Forum

This is How Fascists Behave

Force and order.

Obligatory “Big Game” Music Post

Spoiler alert, it’s about Prince’s attempt to Usher in a different approach to the press conference.

Sunday Tabs

Israel vs the World in Rafah

Netanyahu is defying the international community.

Trump Would Encourage Russia to Attack NATO Members Who Don’t Pay Up

Yet more evidence the man is unfit to serve as Commander-in-Chief.

Sunday’s Forum

Pick the Biden Alternative

Your mission, should you choose to accept it.

Headline(s) Reaction

And thoughts on swapping out Biden.

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Old Man Biden

The problem that won’t go away.

Our Weird Drug Laws

Federal and state marijuana policies are wildly out of sync.

Saturday’s Forum

Biden ‘An Elderly Man with a Poor Memory’

A special counsel has declined to prosecute the President but his rationale was painful.

A Photo for Friday

“Red Bucket”

Thursday Tabs

Stopping Deepfake Porn

A growing scourge may be next to impossible to stop.

Headline Reaction

It seemed worth noting.

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California’s Confusing ‘Daylighting’ Law

There is no excuse for ignorant laws.

Thursday’s Forum

Haley Comes in Second in an Essentially One Candidate Race

Just in case there were any lingering questions about her chances.

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Heavier Vehicles Need Stronger Guardrails

Our infrastructure was not designed for what most Americans drive today.

Trumpy RNC Leaders Ouster for Trumpier Ones

Just when you thought America couldn’t get any greater.

Wednesday’s Forum

Tuesday Tabs

The tabs, they are a clearing.

Another Nail in College Sports ‘Amateur’ Model Coffin

The NLRB has sided with Dartmouth players on unionization.

Toby Keith, 1961-2024

The country music singer was 62.

Tuesday’s Forum

Monday Tabs

What I’m reading but don’t have time to write about at length.

The Weird Politics of the SALT Deduction

There’s momentum for changing the most controversial Trump era tax change.

Pickup Truck Prices

An interesting consumer benchmark.

Sunday Tabs

Stories I’m reading but unlikely to write about.