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Thoughts on Outcomes

Steven L. Taylor  ·  14 comments

A bad night for Trump.

The Main Takeaway from Last Night: Democracy Lives

Steven L. Taylor  ·  20 comments

Although it is still on life support.

Democrats Win Off-Off Year Elections They Were Expected to Win

James Joyner  ·  21 comments

And what it means for 2024 and beyond.

Post-Election Forum

Steven L. Taylor  ·  32 comments

A Sign of Hope and a Sign of Concern

Steven L. Taylor  ·  18 comments

Tucker, Fuentes, and Heritage. Oh My!

The Longest Government Shutdown in US History

James Joyner  ·  2 comments

The standoff is in its 35th day.

Dick Cheney, 1941-2025

James Joyner  ·  13 comments

The former Defense Secretary and Vice President is gone at 84.

Tuesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor  ·  48 comments

The Power of Partisanship and the Weakness of "Moderation" Arguments

Steven L. Taylor  ·  15 comments

Lee Drutman does the math.

Trump's Call to End the Filibuster to End the Shutdown

Steven L. Taylor  ·  12 comments

He's making a major admission.

A Stack of Monday Tabs

Steven L. Taylor

20 comments

AG Monday

Steven L. Taylor

What does God need with a starship?

1 comment

Monday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

39 comments

A Word of Caution on the NYC Mayoral Race

Steven L. Taylor

Don't let pundits spin too many fantasies.

34 comments

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Trump Says War Powers Act Doesn't Apply to Cartel Strikes

James Joyner

It's not an unprecedented stance.

3 comments

Sunday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

11 comments

A Crown for Trump

Steven L. Taylor

No Kings, dontcha know.

11 comments

Let Them Eat Renovations

Steven L. Taylor

The Trumpian Twilight Zone.

13 comments

Judges Order Administration to Pay SNAP Benefits

James Joyner

It turns out that mandatory spending is, well, mandatory.

10 comments

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Saturday Tabs

James Joyner

11 comments

It's November Forum!

Steven L. Taylor

23 comments

Shutdown Winding Down?

James Joyner

The light at the end of the tunnel is a train.

16 comments

A Photo for Friday

Steven L. Taylor

"Eye Above"

3 comments

Halloween Forum

Steven L. Taylor

51 comments

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Trump to Pay Troops Again

James Joyner

The Pentagon's couch cushions are huuuuge.

10 comments

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 128th Military Police Company, Alabama National Guard, begin their patrol in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2025. The D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission brings together National Guard Soldiers and law enforcement partners to enhance public safety and strengthen community trust across the District. U.S. Army Soldiers with the 128th Military Police Company, Alabama National Guard, begin their patrol in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2025. The D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission brings together National Guard Soldiers and law enforcement partners to enhance public safety and strengthen community trust across the District.

National Guard Deployment to DC Extended

James Joyner

A million dollars a day.

9 comments

More Xenophobic Nationalism

Steven L. Taylor

This time in Florida.

19 comments

Tabby Thursday

Steven L. Taylor

13 comments

Thursday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

53 comments

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The Coming AI Bubble?

James Joyner

A chip maker is the most valuable company on the planet.

22 comments

Consultants Like to Talk about Messaging

Steven L. Taylor

Political scientists, however, are skeptical.

16 comments

Wednesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

22 comments

Xenophobia on Display

Steven L. Taylor

A tale from my neck of the woods.

20 comments

Presidents Shape Parties More than Parties Shape Presidents

Steven L. Taylor

How party change actually works in the US. Plus more on messaging and organzing.

6 comments

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