Outside the Beltway

France shines new light on an old problem.

To mix cultural references: less than meets the eye.

Remember how people used to think he was playing multi-dimensional chess?

It would be laughable, but the White House might be interested.

Listen to this guy.

…and confusion (and a further market tumble) ensues.

Elizabeth Warren’s fellow Democrats aren’t so thrilled with her ‘Medidare For All’ plan.

Thanks for nothing, Republicans.

Donald Trump isn’t just admiring dictators now, he’s acting like one.

And what a week it has been.

Despite seemingly ideal conditions, Green Mountain Care was an absolute debacle.

Senate Republicans have introduced their latest version of a plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

The latest CBO score for the American Health Care Act is bad news for Republicans.

Nearly two-thirds of House Republicans voted for default. They lost.

It looks for all the world as if the House GOP Caucus isn’t really under the control of the leadership.

The Federal Budget Deficit appears headed in the right direction, for now.

The April Jobs Report was good, but not exactly anything to write home about.

The economy grew in the first quarter of 2013, but the numbers were far from impressive.

March’s Jobs Report was nothing to write home about.

January’s Jobs Report wasn’t much to write home about

The truth behind today’s unemployment numbers.

Perhaps we should take a pass on trying to reach a deal on resolving issues propelling us toward the Fiscal Cliff.

Republicans need to realize that they are at a disadvantage in the upcoming negotiations regarding the Fiscal Cliff.

Annie Lowrey reminds us that our taxes will likely rise in January regardless of who wins the November election.

Congress and the American people have a choice to make between two not very palatable options.

While Washington dithers, business owners are starting to worry.

The House engaged in a mostly pointless action yesterday afternoon.

If the GOP wins in November, there will be very few actual barriers in the way if they really want to repeal the PPACA.

As gas prices fall, the politics of fuel prices are changing.

With the Supreme Court’s decision imminent, many supporters of the PPACA are starting to second guess the Obama Administration’s legal strategy.

Bill Clinton walks back his comments about extending the Bush Tax Cuts in the most unbelievable manner possible.

Alan Simpson is imparting wisdom to his fellow Republicans. I doubt they will listen.

Here’s why nobody in Washington will allow the Bush Tax Cuts to expire.

Obama has borrowed slightly more money in 3 years than Bush did in 8. Does it matter?

Prices are rising at the pump, and the candidates for President are starting to notice.

We may have to deal with the debt ceiling again before the November elections.

Yep, more gridlock.

The latest projections from Congressional Budget Office are sobering to say the least.

Another weak GDP report that portends stagnation ahead.

The speech did exactly what it was supposed to do: kick off Obama’s re-election campaign while disguised as a call for unity.

The Obama Administration has halted, for the moment, a pipeline project that has become a political football.

The first shot in a Constitutional showdown has been fired.