Outside the Beltway

A New York Federal Judge has ruled that unvaccinated children can be forced to stay home during outbreaks.

Incumbency is a powerful advantage.

After appearing to be at the end of his political career, Thad Cochran has pulled off a surprising victory over his Tea Party backed challenger.

The evidence is clear. When it comes to the ability to handle foreign crises, the President has lost the public’s confidence.

Hillary Clinton does not come across well when she tries to play the empathy card.

Even the most ideologically divided members of the Supreme Court agree with each other 65% of the time.

Once again, Republicans are attacking someone for doing a job the Bill of Rights itself makes necessary and important.

Justice delayed, but justice nonetheless.

The First Amendment protects government employees who testify truthfully.

Ahmed Abu Kattalah, the alleged ringleader of the September 2012 attack in Benghazi, has been arrested.

The Supreme Court declined to review a lower court ruling that public school graduations in churches are unconstitutional.

Some Republicans apparently think the key to their future lies in the past.

Obsessing over what a politician believed in the past accomplishes nothing.

The Iraqi government seems to be panicking.

An unknown Tea Party candidate unexpectedly beat the House Leader in today’s GOP primary.

Thanks largely to Administration mistakes, the Bergdahl deal is not going over well.

Apparently, things were tougher in Chappaqua, New York and on D.C.’s Embassy Row than we ever imagined.

Signs continue to suggest that a GOP Senate takeover is likely.

The Virginia DMV is threatening to crackdown on companies providing innovative car services to consumers.

A turning point in public opinion?

Hillary Clinton remains at the top of the polls, but she’s got at least one big vulnerability.

A Reuters political blogger has set tongues wagging about the possibility another First Lady might run for the U.S. Senate.

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.

After two and a half decades, the images of June 4, 1989 resonate with many, unless you happen to live in China.

Good intentions aren’t an excuse for failure to follow the law.

It’s good that Bowe Bergdahl is free, but questions remain about how he went missing that need to be answered.

The EPA’s new carbon rules leave much to be desired.

The Supreme Court rejected another opportunity to clarify Federal Law on testimonial immunity for journalists.

Bring in the lawyers!

Pseudoscience and hysteria have damaged public health.

In her upcoming book, Hillary Clinton strikes a defiant tone against conservative’s continued interest in the Benghazi attack.

Once again, President Obama’s attempt to communicate a foreign policy vision falls short.

A great American writer has passed away.

Two news items yesterday advanced in some small measure the protection of journalists from having to reveal sources under Court Order.

While it’s been much derided in recent years, there’s a definite economic benefit to obtaining a college degree,

An imperfect timetable, but better than nothing.

The tragedy in Santa Barbara will. inevitably, revive the same old gun debate. But can it ever evolve beyond shouting?

The Supreme Court, subject to revision.

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is a name we’re likely to be seeing in the news for some time to come.

According to the New York City Public Schools, this girl is fat.