Democrats Preparing for Trump Win

Progressive activists are preparing to “democracy-proof” the country.

House Republicans Hold AG Garland in Contempt

Political grandstanding over dubious claims of privilege.

An Observation or Two on SCOTUS

Well, more than two…

Israel Kills Qud Force Leaders; Iran Vows Revenge

Another escalation in the longstanding “shadow war.”

DOJ Suing Apple for Monopolistic Practices

Anticompetitive practices in one of the most competitive of markets.

SCOTUS Puts Trump Election Interference Case on Ice

The Supreme Court has effectively derailed the main criminal case against the likely Republican nominee.

Protecting Privacy in a World Without Privacy

A well-intentioned but likely doomed effort.

FBI Informant Charged with Lying about Bidens

An unsurprising twist.

The Hur Report and Beau Biden

A new report puts the conversation in a different light.

Texas Defies Biden Border Order

A literal Mexican stand-off.

‘Passive’ Capitol Rioters Still Criminals

An illustration of the justice system working as designed.

Supreme Court to Hear Trump Immunity Case

The highest court has agreed to expedite a ruling on a novel question.

Trump Can Be Sued for Capitol Riots

So says a unanimous DC Circuit Court of Appeals panel.

Tabs/Takes

McCarthy Won’t Run For Speaker. Now What?

We won’t have Kevin to kick around anymore.

Gaetz’ Gambit

What’s behind the sure-to-fail bid to oust his own party’s Speaker?

The Enshittification of Google?

Has the search goliath gotten worse?

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. delivers remarks during a transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 14, 2020. (U.S. Air Force/Eric Dietrich) Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. delivers remarks during a transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 14, 2020. (U.S. Air Force/Eric Dietrich)

Charles “CQ” Brown Confirmed as Joint Chiefs Chairman

The Senate is voting one-by-one in the face of the Tuberville hold on top nominees.

US vs. Google

The Justice Department claims the search giant abused its power.

Biden’s Reverse Midas Touch

His message isn’t getting through. Is it the messenger?

Donald Trump Promises Retribution if Re-Elected

Yet more evidence of an unfit, unstable candidate.

Trump Lawyers: Win Some, Lose Some

They chose the ticket, now they are going for the ride.

The Georgia Case is Different

It’s the only one that puts all the piece together.

Trump Indicted in Georgia

This makes four.

Trump Vows to ‘Come After’ Foes

If you thought the first term was bad, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

National Review Attacks the Indictment

And they make an argument for lawlessness.

Bowe Bergdahl’s Conviction Overturned

The trial judge had a conflict of interest.

The Depressing State of House Republicans

We all suffer if the the unserious have power.

Joint Chiefs Stymied by One Idiot Senator

Tommy Tuberville’s stunt is now impacting the highest levels of the military.

Disinformation and Free Speech

How far should the government be able to go?

Yet Another Example of the Weakness of US Parties

The parties do not control their labels.

The Never-Ending Hunter Biden Saga

Yet more allegations.

Barr’s Too Little, Too Late Tour

In truth, not close to enough.

Coverage of the Trump Indictment Keeps Emphasizing the Wrong Thing

The problem is not the indictment; it is the indicted.

Trump and the Presidential Records Act

A legal defense without merit.

Violent Rhetoric: Legal But Dangerous

Politicians and other thought leaders are playing with fire.

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A Shameful Editorial

The Wall Street Journal failed a key test.

The Threat of Political Violence

Separating rhetoric from action.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Alabama Districts

A surprising ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

Trump’s Been Indicted. What Now?

We’re in uncharted waters.

Trump Indicted (Again)

This time, it’s the feds.

Lawyers, Guns, and Hunter

From the “you can’t this stuff up” file.

Post-Shame America

The courts can’t save us from ourselves.

Proud Boys Convicted of Seditious Conspiracy

The worst of the worst Capitol Riot players have been brought to justice.

Dark Web Dragnet

International law enforcement agencies have made hundreds of arrests.

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Biden Downplays Leak Significance

You’re not helping, Mr. President.

Biggest Leaker in Decade Should Never Have Had Access to Secrets

The United States has not learned from Snowden and Manning.

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More Classified Ukraine Documents Leaked

The problem has intensified—and spread beyond Ukraine secrets.

Trump and Waco

Some disturbing symbolism.

Making Alex Jones Pay

The huckster is exploiting bankruptcy laws and the financial regulations to circumvent court judgments.