Outside the Beltway

President Trump’s destruction of longstanding norms continues under his successor.

The President used his first speech to Congress as an attempt to unite the country.

A laser focus on the pandemic and economic insecurity has him in good shape at the traditional check-in point.

The economy looks to be in full recovery. But it’s not clear how much credit the President deserves.

We’re about to spend a whole lot more money.

Pandemic-induced recession? What pandemic-induced recession?

Those expecting Bernie Sanders’ agenda are sorely disappointed.

A way-too-early assessment of how it’s going.

Reacting to the asymmetrical polarization of the electorate.

Is the stimulus bill it for this administration?

Is humility the wrong play here?

How the West Virginia Democrat came to vote for the stimulus bill.

The Senate parliamentarian has ruled against ramming it through in the COVID relief bill.

What’s taking him so long?

Could the Vice President end the filibuster herself?

Who watches the watch, man?

The hidden wokeness of our new Critical Theory-loving President.

The 46th President has been busy signing proclamations signaling a new direction.

The GOP will almost certainly survive. But in what form?

Kamala Harris will be very, very busy the next two years.

First whining about losing, now whining about legislation. (And creating chaos along the way).

The Pundit’s Fallacy meets opportunism.

Who’s to blame for the Blue Wave not materializing?

Comparing the White House’s approach to that of sports leagues on testing.

A national nightmare that may not have changed many minds.