Outside the Beltway

Boko Haram is threatening to sell the 200-plus Nigerian girls it has kidnapped into slavery.

Who watches Sunday morning talk shows anymore?

Provocative words from Vice-President Biden. But, are they realistic?

Chelsea Clinton is pregnant, and once again America’s political pundits are making fools of themselves.

If a decision by the Senate Press Gallery stands, SCOTUSBlog’s ability to cover the Supreme Court will be significantly restricted.

There may be no resolution to what has become the most expensive search in history.

Massively faster wireless internet service should be available in early 2015.

Fifth Amendment? They don’t need no Fifth Amendment, apparently.

A high school kid has figured out that changing fonts could save the taxpayer millions in printing costs.

For now at least, Republicans are far more enthusiastic about voting in November than Democrats. That could be decisive.

Staff Sergeant William Guarnere, made famous by the “Band of Brothers” miniseries, has died aged 90.

A tale of life in modern-day America . . .

One thing is clear: Maduro lacks Chavez’s political skills.

Veteran newsman Garrick Utley has died from prostate cancer at the age of 74.

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?”

Once again, Rush Limbaugh panders to the most pernicious of the right side of American politics.

Going after Hillary Clinton by attacking her husband won’t work.

Tan, rested, ready, Biden in 2016?

Just when it became safe to keep your shoes and tablets on, a new threat to the friendly skies has emerged: toothpaste.

The American justice system is unique.

Iran has promised to roll back parts of its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.

At least initially, Chris Christie did what he needed to do to address a story that threatens to overwhelm his political future.

An excellent argument for immigration reform can be found in the case of one Californian named Sergio Garcia.

The “good war” no more.

So far at least, the 2014 elections do not appear likely to be a political earthquake on the scale of 2006, 2008, or 2010.

The likelihood of any action on gun control in 2014 is extremely limited

The PPACA has had a rough 2013, and 2014 could be even worse.

The danger of saying stupid things online apparently has not sunk in with some people.