Outside the Beltway

…but don’t let the Epstein matter distract you from everything else Trump is doing.

The takeaway of Hegseth’s video and the Pentagon’s clarification is meant to be obvious. 

Thinking about the evolution (or is it devolution) of the GOP since the 1990s.

The Russian autocrat may be on the verge of getting what he wants.

Why I am not a conspiracy guy, but also wonder why he is shouting about the whole thing.

An unusual diplomatic approach.

Of course you realize this means war.

Thoughts on the election and on the electoral rules used.

Say what Trump wants or he’ll threaten to sue!

Iran came “this close” to ending the Zionist regime.

The preliminary DIA assessment has been leaked.

Maximalist claims are almost surely overstated.

Whatever that means.

We’re officially past rhyming and into history (or at least rhetoric) repeating.

The information bubble is real.

While critics warn of fascism, the public is thus far backing Trump’s immigration crackdown.

He now faces a federal indictment.

Don’t worry! Trade wars are good and are easy to win.

For reasons.

Thousands of job cuts are envisioned.

Saying it again for the folks who can’t hear.

Making the Markets Dive Again.

It made history in many ways.

A quote from the wit and wisdom of Donald J. Trump.

Unfortunately it is a destructive one.

The details matter.

MAGAing America edition.

A little ethnic cleansing coming right up.

An entire Congressionally-created agency seems to have been shut down by fiat.

This should be unacceptable, yet here we are.

The administration is compiling a list of every single agent who participated in the January 6 investigations.

Thoughts on an unnecessary confrontation.

You get what you vote for

Not all norms.

Proud Boys and Oath Keepers insurrectionists are now free.

“…but I didn’t vote for that.”