Outside the Beltway

Catalonia’s independence referendum is one day away, and nobody seems to know what to expect.

Most Americans don’t support President Trump’s statements about the protests by N.F.L. players, but it’s just another example of him using hateful rhetoric to pander to his base.

Despite, or perhaps because of, his bigoted, radical, far-right positions on the issues, Roy Moore beat the sitting Senator from Alabama in a runoff election that essentially guarantees that he will win the General Election later this year.

Donald Trump’s increasingly confrontational rhetoric regarding North Korea is leading to similar rhetoric from the DPRK, and concern among top diplomats.

A new poll shows, unsurprisingly, that the vast majority of Americans see Donald Trump as a divider rather than a uniter

In President Trump’s mind, American citizens exercising their First Amendment rights are “sons of bitches” who should be fired for exercising their rights.

President Trump’s job approval has improved slightly, but the numbers remain historically low for a newly elected President.

Special counsel Robert Mueller could be looking to “flip” Paul Manafort, giving President Trump and those close to him something new to worry about.

America’s longest war seems likely to soon turn into America’s never-ending war.

Arguments advanced by those advocating a bill that would prevent Americans from participating in a boycott of Israel would not violate the First Amendment appear to be without merit.

Not surprisingly, the District of Columbia is seeking review of last month’s decision on its concealed-carry law by the full Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

The First Amendment protects the rights even of the people who gathered in Charlottesville to promote hatred and violence, However, it does not shield them from the consequences of that speech.

Yes, even Nazis must have their rights to peaceful speech and assembly protected.

President Trump once again revealed his true self at a press conference yesterday.

The president’s begrudging condemnation of evil didn’t last long.

Authorities are being second-guessed over their handling of Saturday’s protests. Virginia gun laws are the more obvious problem.

Donald Trump has had harsher things to say about Rosie O’Donnell than he did about the people responsible for yesterday’s violence. That says something about him.

More stupid, irresponsible rhetoric from the President of the United States.

Reports are indicating that President Trump may cancel or delay his trip to the United Kingdom due to planned protests.

South Korea has elected a new President who breaks with his impeached predecessor in favoring dialogue with the North.

After 100 days in office, President Trump has very little to show for his work except to show that there’s no reason to trust his judgment going forward.

Even the most offensive speech is protected by the First Amendment.

States are considering laws that would require candidates for President to release their tax returns, but such laws are probably unconstitutional.

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke suggests building Trump’s Wall on Mexican territory.

Two big admissions from the Director of the F.B.I. today are likely to lead to real political headaches for the Trump Administration.

South Korea removes a corrupt leader by peaceful means.

President Trump has issued a revised ban on travel from six predominantly Muslim nations.

Can the GOP govern? Do they want to or know how to? (Does it matter?).

The Supreme Court has decided to return the case involving a transgender student’s right to use the bathroom corresponding to their gender identity to the Fourth Circuit rather than deciding it during this term.

Members of Congress and the Senate are once again facing down angry constituents, but it’s unclear whether it will translate into anything substantial in 2018.

Milo Yiannopoulos was a troll and a peddler in offensiveness, but the fact that he became a star on the American right was the result of a transformation of American conservatism that has been entirely unhealthy.

At Congressional town halls across the country, there are signs of what could turn into a movement that would cause real headaches for the GOP in future elections.

By the end of last night’s oral argument, at least two of the three judges hearing the appeal of the stay on the President’s Muslim travel ban appeared to be skeptical of the Federal Government’s arguments.

Two new polls show that most Americans oppose President Trump’s ban on travel from seven majority Muslim countries, but that most Republicans support it.

A legal victory, at least for now, for opponents of Donald Trump’s ban on immigration from seven majority Muslim nations.

With a relatively smooth announcement, Donald Trump has named a solid and qualified conservative who will likely be confirmed to the nation’s highest court.

The Acting Attorney General was fired last night after announcing that she would refuse to defend President Trump’s Executive Order on immigration. As a result she was fired. Contrary to some arguments, this was not improper.

The first day of implementation of President Trump’s order barring immigration from certain Muslim nations did not go smoothly for the Administration.

President Trump reverses a decision made by President Obama just over a year ago.

Despite campaign promises, President Trump appears to be putting off any immediate decision on the location of the U.S. Embassy to Israel.

This will get people killed. Quite likely, including American citizens.

A movement motivated by hurt and fear turned into a political force eight years ago. Can another follow suit?

A majority of the Supreme Court appears to be skeptical of a Federal law barring trademark protection for “offensive” names and slogans.

A long-standing staple of American culture will soon be no more.

The situation in the Middle East just potentially became much more complicated.

Political upheaval for an important Asian ally.

Donald Trump resurrects an old debate and desecrates the Constitution in the process.