Outside the Beltway

Good riddance to Anthony Weiner. But what makes him so special?

Our long national nightmare is nearly over.

The Obama Administration tells Congress that it doesn’t need to comply with the War Powers Act because the Act does not apply to the mission in Libya.

The ISI appears to have shown a special interest in informants that helped the CIA find bin Laden.

The debate format was the biggest loser last night, but there were a few memorable moments in New Hampshire.

Despite the disdain for him on the the hard right, Mitt Romney is the man to beat right now in the race for the GOP nomination.

Where’s the line when a public figure interacts with a teenage fan?

A quick glance provides some insights into Palin’s thought processes and leadership style.

The American public is increasingly skeptical of foreign adventurism. Why aren’t our political candidates reflecting that?

Actor Alec Baldwin may run for mayor of New York.

Anthony Weiner’s wife, Huma Abedin, is several weeks pregnant and desperately trying to salvage their marriage and his career.

In a decision released yesterday. the New Jersey Supreme Court clarified the journalist/blogger distinction somewhat.

Never popular with his colleagues, Anthony Weiner may now be the least liked Member.

So, Anthony Weiner is a lying dick. Does it matter?

After a week of denial, New York Congressman Anthony Weiner admitted today that he had engaged in online relationships with several women.

So, I walk by the office television set and the above picture of a shirtless man, allegedly New York Congressman Anthony Weiner, filled the screen.

It’s just about time to schedule the piteous press conference.

Broadway actors are aiming a familiar lament at Hollywood stars: They’re taking our jobs!

David Blight recounts the story of the first Memorial Day.

It’s hard to get paid for work others will do for nothing.

Gil Scott-Heron, most famous “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” has died at 62.

A majority of Americans think homosexuals account for at least a fifth of the population.

Actor Jeff Conaway, best known for his role of Bobby Wheeler on “Taxi,” is dead after a drug overdose.

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani tops the latest CNN poll of Republican presidential contenders.

A profile of George Mason economist and blogger Tyler Cowen offers this amusing description: “Cowen, 49, has round features, a hesitant posture, and an unconcerned haircut.”

While President Obama has had some amusing gaffes on his trip to London, including getting the year wrong in the guest book and an awkward toast to the Queen, his speech to Parliament today hit all the right notes.

It’s just one Congressional District out of 435, but that won’t stop everyone from trying to turn the results in NY-26 into a national referendum on Medicare reform.

Voters in New York State may help move the budget debate on Capitol Hill.

You don’t often see a candidate for President tell Iowans that he wants to eliminate ethanol subsidies, but Tim Pawlenty did.

Fox News chairman Roger Ailes has come to regret the direction he took the network after the 2008 election.