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The Senate is Passing Legislation!

Do you believe in miracles?

Iran Nuke Deal Done But Stalled Over Russian Demands

Yet another casualty of the Ukraine invasion.

West Accelerates Pressure on Russia

NATO has stepped up in a pleasantly surprising way to resist the Ukraine invasion.

Ukraine Updates

News and commentary of note.

Putin Invades Ukraine in Defiance of West

The much-anticipated escalation has happened. Now to see how the United States and its allies respond.

Tabs

Supreme Court Wikiality

Did you know that the elephant population has tripled over the last six months?

President Joe Biden, joined by Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky and Merck CEO Ken Frazier, delivers remarks on COVID-19 vaccine production Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden, joined by Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky and Merck CEO Ken Frazier, delivers remarks on COVID-19 vaccine production Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

What the Biden Mask & Test Kit Plan Gets Right

Glimmers of hope for those involved in government service delivery

Biden to Distribute 400 Miiiillllion Masks

A day late and a dollar short.

Civil Servants Aren’t in the Administration

An irresponsible Trump-era practice continues.

Capitol Riot: One Year Later

A roundup of reflection on a somber anniversary.

A Reminder of the Gutless and Feckless

A number of GOP politicians criticized Trump over 1/6 and some resigned.

Are Americans Over January 6?

A new poll offers mixed results.

Some Tabs

Some tabs plus some tabs equals some tabs.

Nobody Watches Cable News

A media critic argues we pay outsized attention to the goings-on at Fox, MSNBC, and CNN.

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Defense Bill Stalled Over Amendments

Every now and again, it’s not Mitch McConnell’s fault.

Biden, the FARC, and Domestic Politics

The Biden admin is about to take a demilitarized group off the terrorist list and some people aren’t happy about it.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki looks on as Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice delivers remarks during a briefing Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Chandler West) White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki looks on as Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice delivers remarks during a briefing Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Chandler West)

Susan Rice, Comma Queen

President Biden’s domestic policy chief is a stickler for grammar.

Infrastructure Politics

Politicians gonna politician, but still…

Where Do the Republicans Go From Here?

This man is the face of the post-Trump party.

Goodbye to Swing Districts?

A largely mythical beast may become even more rare.

Kyrsten Sinema: Expert Troll

The enigmatic Senator is a world-class attention seeker.

President Joe Biden drives a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon during a clean cars event, Thursday, August 5, 2021, on the South Lawn Driveway of the White House. President Joe Biden drives a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon during a clean cars event, Thursday, August 5, 2021, on the South Lawn Driveway of the White House.

Biden Settling for Smaller Spending Package

The President seems to have persuaded the progressives in his party to settle for half a loaf.

Biden’s Polls and Magical Thinking

The President’s approval has plummeted, largely because of factors outside his control.

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So Many Tabs…

Several stories for your consumption.

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Dems in Disarray, Deal Doubtful

The internecine fight over the budget is coming to a head.

More Tabs to Clear

US-France Submarine Contretemps

American cheese will henceforth be known as liberté cheese. And not because of the metric system.

There is No ‘Manchin Dilemma’

He beats the alternative.

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The Bizarre Economics of Media

Not everyone is losing money.

US Retaliates Against ISIL-K

An unsatisfying first(?) response.

President Joe Biden, joined by Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky and Merck CEO Ken Frazier, delivers remarks on COVID-19 vaccine production Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden, joined by Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky and Merck CEO Ken Frazier, delivers remarks on COVID-19 vaccine production Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden Urges Others to Impose Vaccine Mandates

The President is looking for any leverage he can to get refuseniks vaccinated.

Biden Feared Political Backlash Over Bringing Afghans to America

A humanitarian crisis made worse by shameful delays.

Is California Recall Unconstitutional?

A novel but flawed legal argument.

A Little Monday Tab Clearing

Several stories, not enough time for full write-ups.

The Reality Show Party?

Another R/D cleavage?

The Stupid, Evil Party

It’s not getting any better, folks.

Ohio, Trump, and the Primaries

Thinking about party evolution and behavior going into 2022.

SCOTUS Strikes Down Disclosure Law

Another 6-3 decision along ideological lines.

Kavanaugh’s Bizarre Rationale

Things that make you go Hmmm.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Short-Lived

A bizarre development looks to upend it less than 24 hours after it was announced.

Schumer Apologizes for ‘Retarded’ Comment

Another case of word choice overriding intent.

DOJ Will Defend Trump’s Rape Denial

A typical case of American blind justice.

Infrastructure Negotiations Stall

A bipartisan compromise appears unlikely.

The 6 January Commission and the Filibuster

Could this be the straw that broke the camel’s back?

CDC Shakeup Presaged Mask Order

The politics of science comes full circle.