Eric Cantor, House Republican Leader, Loses in Republican Primary
An unknown Tea Party candidate unexpectedly beat the House Leader in today’s GOP primary.
Texas GOP Endorses Discredited ‘Reparative Therapy’ For Gays And Lesbians
The Texas GOP wants to “pray away the gay.”
A Mostly Good Jobs Report, And A Milestone Finally Passed (Sort Of)
The May Jobs Report was fairly good, and it marks the end of a jobs recession that started six years ago. But things aren’t entirely rosy.
Jim ‘Pee Wee’ Martin Jumps into Normandy Again 70 Years Later
On of the last surviving members of the “Band of Brothers” does it again.
Tiananmen Square 25 Years Later
After two and a half decades, the images of June 4, 1989 resonate with many, unless you happen to live in China.
Did Obama Violate The Law With The Bergdahl Release? It Sure Seems Like It
Good intentions aren’t an excuse for failure to follow the law.
Army Will Investigate Desertion Charges Against Bowe Bergdahl
It’s good that Bowe Bergdahl is free, but questions remain about how he went missing that need to be answered.
Obama Administration Pushes Back Against Criticism Of Deal That Led To Bergdahl Release
The Obama White House rejected Republican criticism of the deal that led to the release of the only American Prisoner Of War from the Afghanistan War.
Political Vultures Circling Around Eric Shinseki, Deservedly So
It seems unlikely that Eric Shinseki will have a job for much longer.
RNC Moves To Limit Presidential Primary Debates
The RNC wants to limit primary debates, but it’s not clear that’s a good idea.
Benghazi Committee A Prelude To Impeachment?
Is the GOP headed down a road that leads to yet another doomed impeachment and trial?
Boko Haram Leader Vows to Sell Kidnapped Girls
Boko Haram is threatening to sell the 200-plus Nigerian girls it has kidnapped into slavery.
Sunday Morning Talk Shows Are The Dinosaurs Of Political Media
Who watches Sunday morning talk shows anymore?
Biden: U.S. Will Never Recognize Russian Annexation Of Crimea
Provocative words from Vice-President Biden. But, are they realistic?
Chelsea Clinton Pregnancy Reveals Everything Bad About Political Media
Chelsea Clinton is pregnant, and once again America’s political pundits are making fools of themselves.
SCOTUSBlog Losing Press Access To The Supreme Court
If a decision by the Senate Press Gallery stands, SCOTUSBlog’s ability to cover the Supreme Court will be significantly restricted.
Malaysian Air 370 Search Costliest In History
There may be no resolution to what has become the most expensive search in history.
WiFi Speeds About to Triple (Does Not Apply to US Government)
Massively faster wireless internet service should be available in early 2015.
What’s More Important To the House GOP, The Constitution Or A Partisan Political Scandal?
Fifth Amendment? They don’t need no Fifth Amendment, apparently.
Saving Millions By Changing Font
A high school kid has figured out that changing fonts could save the taxpayer millions in printing costs.
2014 Voter Enthusiasm Favors Republicans
For now at least, Republicans are far more enthusiastic about voting in November than Democrats. That could be decisive.
‘Wild Bill’ Guarnere of ‘Band of Brothers’ Fame Dead at 90
Staff Sergeant William Guarnere, made famous by the “Band of Brothers” miniseries, has died aged 90.
Garrick Utley Dead at 74
Veteran newsman Garrick Utley has died from prostate cancer at the age of 74.
When Will It Not Be News That Someone Is Gay?
Ellen Page is gay. So is Michael Sam. Shouldn’t we be aiming for the day when the response to news like this is “So what?”
Rush Limbaugh: Heterosexuals Under Attack By Homosexuals
Once again, Rush Limbaugh panders to the most pernicious of the right side of American politics.