1. the national interest
    Conservative Thinkers Point Out Obvious Similarity Between Iran and Indiana NewsA confluence of news stories exposes a devastating flaw in the liberal worldview.
    By Jonathan Chait
  2. Ted Cruz Campaign Now Canvassing Public Bathroom Stalls“As toilets flushed and the paper towel machine whirred, Heidi Cruz answered questions about immigration reform …”
    By Jaime Fuller
  3. Indiana Rethinks Religious-Freedom Law After Losing Wilco ConcertState lawmakers unveil a fix. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  4. the national interest
    McConnell’s Anti-Clean-Energy Claim Not GenuineSenate Majority Leader’s new pro-coal argument utterly contradicts other pro-coal argument.
    By Jonathan Chait
  5. just kiss already!
    Boehner Spoils the End of New Rom-Com Starring America and Israel“The world is on fire” — as are our hearts. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  7. white house travel guide
    South Dakota Really Wants Obama to Visit“I am absolutely convinced he is saving the best for last.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  8. the national interest
    The Obamacare Doomsday Cult Struggles to Adapt to World That Did Not EndHealth-care reform survivors squinting in the unexpected sunlight.
    By Jonathan Chait
  9. New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez IndictedHe has been charged with 14 counts, including bribery and conspiracy.
    By Jaime Fuller
  10. Switzerland Thinks John Kerry Is a Sexy Rock Star“Weapon of mass seduction.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  11. the national circus
    Indiana, Arkansas, and the GOP’s Disastrous Anti-Gay Bigotry There will be consequences far beyond the economic punishment that is already being inflicted on Indiana.
    By Frank Rich
  12. Diplomats Ask for an Extension on Writing Up Iran NegotiationsNegotiators hoped to reach a deal on Iran’s nuclear capabilities by March 31, but they’re still talking.
    By Jaime Fuller
  13. must love dogs
    Scott Walker Determined to Become President Despite Dog AllergyInside his brave struggle.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  14. Obama Doubles Number of Commutations He’s Given in One Day The White House commutes 22 drug sentences.
    By Jaime Fuller
  15. the national interest
    Poor, Misunderstood Mike Pence Forced to Amend Religious-Freedom LawHoosier daddy, Mike Pence? That’s right.
    By Jonathan Chait
  16. adventures in language
    Elizabeth Warren Isn’t Running for President in the Past, Present, or FutureDoes this mean she’s going to run?
    By Jaime Fuller
  17. gay rights
    Why Indiana’s Religious-Freedom Law Is BackfiringFacing a nationwide backlash, state legislators say they will “clarify” that the bill is not anti-gay.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  18. Marco Rubio Says He’ll Announce ... Something on April 13You can start getting excited about that Senate reelection campaign!
    By Margaret Hartmann
  19. important questions
    Potential Schock Replacement Asked Whether He Will Repaint Office of IniquityHe didn’t answer the question. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  20. politics
    Now You Too Can Learn How Much Being a Senator SucksSenators current and former head to Boston to dedicate the Ted Kennedy Institute of the U.S. Senate.
    By Jaime Fuller
  21. live free or tie
    Someone Paid $355 for Jeb Bush’s Old TieEven more strangely, someone paid $350 for George Pataki’s old tie.
    By Jaime Fuller
  22. early and awkward
    Did Indiana Just Legalize LGBT Discrimination? Governor Pence Can’t SayBecause no one really knows.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  23. the national interest
    Conservatives Hate the Iran Deal Because They Hate All DealsThe right’s critique of Obama is the same one it has made against every president who’s negotiated with an adversary.
    By Jonathan Chait
  24. bromance npr-style
    Barack Obama: ‘I’m Going to Miss’ Harry Reid“Senator Reid has done more for Nevada than anyone.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  25. Being President Means Sleeping in Sad, Windowless Hotel Rooms Across the Globe“No matter how nice the hotel is — five stars or whatever — we usually come in the service entrance, by the dumpster, next to the back kitchen.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  26. everybody gets a presidential candidate!
    Ted Cruz Raises $1 Million in a Single DayDon’t get too excited. We have at least one month more of presidential announcements to go before we’re done.
    By Jaime Fuller
  27. Senator Harry Reid to Retire in 2016“My friend Senator McConnell, don’t be too elated. I’m going to be here another 22 months.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  28. giving up dead presidents
    How Hard Would It Be to Change the Face on the $20?The Treasury hasn’t subbed out a portrait on a dollar bill since 1929.
    By Jaime Fuller
  29. DEA Agents Host Cartel-Funded Sex PartiesA Department of Justice report reveals how the government deals with allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  30. early and awkward
    John Boehner Reads Mean Tweets, Does Not CryHe and Pelosi seem accustomed to being insulted.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  31. Tucker Carlson Argues That ‘LabiaFace’ Is a Compliment in D.C.“Spoogeneck” is also a compliment. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  32. Supreme Court Brings Pregnancy Discrimination Case Against UPS Back to LifePeggy Young gets another chance to prove the package-delivery company discriminated against her. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  33. These 2016 Candidates Are Definitely Not ExpertsThey said it themselves.
    By Jaime Fuller
  34. Presidential Candidates No Longer Making Millionaires Feel Like a Million BucksMost of the people I talk to are kind of rolling their eyes and saying, “You know, we just don’t count anymore.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  35. party time excellent
    Capitol Apparently Celebrating Freedom Too MuchPeople working at the Capitol love celebrating Independence Day. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  36. the national interest
    Why Is a Liberal Professor Helping Mitch McConnell Fight for Coal Companies?Laurence Tribe’s mysterious fight against Obama’s Clean Power Plan.
    By Jonathan Chait
  37. well then
    Ted Cruz to One Day Complain About Government Taking Away His ObamacareHe doesn’t seem to see what’s weird about that.
    By Jaime Fuller
  38. the national interest
    Ted Cruz Sacrificed Rock Music After 9/11This might be the most insightful thing Cruz has ever revealed about himself.
    By Jonathan Chait
  39. Firing Squads Now Legal in UtahOther state legislatures are now eager to debate the issue, too.
    By Jaime Fuller
  40. U.S. Slows Down Withdrawal From AfghanistanPresident Obama announces plans to leave 9,800 troops in the country through the end of 2015. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  41. Another Interior-Design Mystery Strikes D.C.What happened to the White House’s chief florist?
    By Jaime Fuller
  42. Rep. Peter King Is Not a Fan of Ted Cruz, Ex. 27“I hope that day never comes.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  43. Governor Cuomo, It’s the President CallingRevelations from The Contender.
    By Jaime Fuller
  44. 2016
    April Is the Cruelest Month for 2016 NewsThe country is about to get hammered with a month of never-ending standing ovations and carefully chosen rock songs. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  45. hillary watch
    Hillary Pals Around With Obama, Political ReportersIt’s like she’s preparing to make some kind of announcement.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  46. the national interest
    Why Ted Cruz Wants Republicans to Hate HimA method to the madness.
    By Jonathan Chait
  47. department of unsurprisingly poll results
    Americans Love Unrealistic Presidents, Poll SaysBattlestar Galactica’s President Laura Roslin has a 78 percent approval rating.
    By Jaime Fuller
  48. the national interest
    Netanyahu: Don’t Listen to My Explicit PromiseHis promise to block any Palestinian state has been cruelly manipulated by people who understand words.
    By Jonathan Chait
  49. early and awkward
    Ted Cruz Is Still Being Trolled by the Owner of TedCruz.comAnd surprisingly, Rand Paul isn’t the culprit.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  50. early and often
    Ted Cruz Declares He’s Running for President in Anticlimactic TweetDon’t bother tuning in to tomorrow’s speech.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  51. early and often
    Ted Cruz to Launch Presidential Campaign on MondayMaking him the first candidate to officially enter the race.
    By Margaret Hartmann
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