Outside the Beltway

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.

Not much science from the Congressional Committees devoted to science.

The European far right has found a friend in an unlikely place.

People are still going to jail for being unable to pay their fines. And often billed for the priviledge.

Committing a crime is bad enough, committing a stupid crime in the dumbest way possible is orders of magnitude bad.

The editors of our great newspapers are interchangeable.

Not surprisingly, Russia’s acquisition of Crimea comes with quite a potential bonanza in natural resources.

Hubris.

Larry Wilmore is getting a much-deserved promotion.

The Supreme Court has again ruled that prayers that open legislative sessions are not unconstitutional.

Toll plazas coming to an Interstate near you?

General Motors is headed back to court.

The Tea Party challenge to Mitch McConnell has not exactly gone as planned.

Good news.

It might not be pretty.

The Mason-Dixon Line says it starts in Maryland, but that no longer seems to be the case.

The Justice Department thinks police should be able to search the smart phones of anyone arrested for anything.