Outside the Beltway

More immigration politics.

And remembering “jokes” about governing like a dictator.

You get what you vote for

Agencies are quickly seeking to comply with the President’s order.

Only a handful of Republican Senators have objected. Mildly.

Multiple executive orders aim at rooting out the Deep State.

A difference in degree is a difference in kind.

Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and both Roosevelts pushed the envelope, too!

Going out on another unforced error

About half the country wants about half of Trump.

An observation or two.

Deadlnes make deals.

A surprising honor.

Blue states might get some surprising help.

The honey badger strikes again.

The public has a right to know what its prosecutor has found.

Editors killed a cartoon criticizing media and tech moguls for giving money to Trump.

The real crime is what’s legal.

It’s not known if they’re related.

Oligarchy and populism don’t mix.

What could go wrong?

The fight over the continuing resolution raises some questions.

Our transitions are too long.

The bad guys are having a bad week.

Nunes and Grinell.

They repeatedly said he has been found “liable for rape.” The nerve.

The move paves the way for Kash Patel or another Trump appointee.

The fall of the Assad regime is the end of the beginning.

It’s going to be a long four years.

The Florida governor is among several names being floated to replace Pete Hegseth.

Trump is like a child with a new toy.

A dangerous choice that the Senate must reject.

Speaking of inexperienced cronies…

The dark side of federalism.

Just lie about it.

Justice delayed is justice denied.

Here we go again.

Appointing unqualified loyalists is only the start.

Stop me if you have heard this before, but he is unqualified for the job.

When the abnormal ceases to be.

We have crossed Putin’s red line.

Of leopards and faces.

The man tabbed to lead the Defense Department was deemed an “insider threat.”

There is no such thing as “the perfect candidate.”

The ludicrous appointments keep coming.

An indefensible choice.