Outside the Beltway

What do they know, anyway?

Seeking to have a US citizen investigated by a foreign government based on innuendo is a major problem.

The Trump Administration is considering banning flavored electronic cigarettes. This would be a a bad idea.

The Trump Administration is set to raise tariffs on more products from Europe, including Scotch Whisky and other alcoholic beverages as well as food products and other items.

Virginia has finally repealed a dumb and unconstitutional restriction on how bars could advertise Happy Hours.

The Supreme Court issued a significant ruling on Monday that could make it easier to buy and sell alcoholic beverages across state lines.

While the world is largely focused on the much larger trade war with China, the United States is engaged in a similar battle with a nation that ought to be a natural ally.

The Democratic frontrunner is being wrongly blamed for an explosion in the prison population.

Despite some obstacles, America’s armed forces drink other professions under the table.

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.

The F.B.I.’s updated background check is complete and will be reviewed by Senators beginning today. As a result, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is moving forward toward a final vote on the Kavanaugh nomination later this week.

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