Outside the Beltway

A Federal Judge in Washington, D.C. has upheld the Administration’s ban on bump stocks.

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case that could make it easier for consumers to buy and ship wine and other adult beverages across state lines.

Tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case that could make it easier to order and ship wine from out-of-state retailers.

A new law set to take effect in Utah before the New Year will lower the BAC limit for drunk driving by 40% to .05. Will the rest of the nation follow?

As expected, the Justice Department has issued a new rule banning bump stocks. However, it is likely to face legal challenges.

The Trump Administration is preparing to ban bump stocks in the coming weeks.

Thirteen people, including eleven civilians, a Sheriff’s Deputy, and the gunman, are dead after a shooting at a bar in California.

Robert Mueller’s office has referred an apparent effort to bribe women into making allegations against him to the F.B.I.

Another drug war example.

New polling shows that a majority of Americans are opposed to Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, but the vast amount of Republicans support it.

After placing limits on the scope of the F.B.I.’s reopened background investigation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the White House has relented and is allowing a more open-ended investigation.

A telling contrast of two Georgetown Prep schoolmates.

Less than a day before a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, a third woman has come forward with new allegations involving Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

Another step forward in the seemingly unstoppable movement toward nationwide legalization.

RIP. Queen Of Soul

It’s more complicated than one might think.

There are twice as many suicides as homicides in America.

A long-overdue overhaul of the way the United States vets those who access classified information is underway.

Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that a police officer violated the Fourth Amendment when he conducted a search on a vehicle parked in a Defendant’s driveway without a search warrant.

The new President of the National Rifle Association has a new theory to explain mass shootings, but there’s no basis for believing it’s accurate.

For decades, it was the preeminent brand in American journalism. Now its pieces are being sold at bargain rates.

Ronny Jackson did not invent the practice of giving Ambien and Provigil to high-level government workers.

Travis Reinking shot four people dead in Nashville over the weekend with a gun that he wasn’t supposed to have access to. Thanks to what seem to be loopholes in existing gun laws, he had one anyway.

John Boehner is now pro-weed. The world just keeps getting weirder, man.

The Department Of Justice is proposing a rule change that would ban bump stocks, but it could run into legal problems.

There are no magic foods. Cleanses are unnecessary and probably unhealthy. But we’re still eating a diet high in crap we know we shouldn’t eat.

The former Trump campaign official made the most of his 15 minutes of fame.

President Trump is calling on the Justice Department to ban bump stocks, but it seems clear that this is an area where Congress needs to be taking the lead.

Norway is poised to make some big changes to its drug laws.

Big problems for the Air Force.

While many on the right are condemning Roy Moore, there are far too many prevaricators and defenders out there.

Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore is accused of having molested a 14-year-old girl when he was in his 30s.

Notwithstanding overwhelming public support, Congress is not moving forward on a proposal to ban bump stocks.

A new poll shows that a record majority of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, support legalization of marijuana.

After initially signaling support for a bill banning ‘bump stocks,’ Republicans in Congress now appear to be hoping someone else will act for them.

The Las Vegas shooting provides a good opportunity to enact a common sense gun control law that even Second Amendment advocates agree is called for.

A Nurse in Utah stood up for her patient’s rights, and was harassed by the police for her efforts.

A new study shows that Baby Boomers no longer account for the largest segment of voters in the United States.

The Supreme Court has accepted the appeal of a Colorado baker in a case that will determine if claims of religious liberty and free expression outweigh the application of generally applicable laws against discrimination.

The How You Doin? Edition OTB Caption Contest^TM is now over.

Fulfilling a promise.

Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party is set to follow through on a campaign promise.

Another television icon has passed away.

The fight for marijuana legalization advances in California.

A drought that began when Theodore Roosevelt was President has finally come to an end.

A horrific night in Dallas.

The Supreme Court balances the Fourth Amendment against public safety concerns and, for the most part, gets it right.

Another icon of popular music has passed away.