1. the national interest
    How Mitch McConnell Hacked American PoliticsThe Republican leader understands the power of bipartisanship.
    By Jonathan Chait
  2. early and awkward
    Charlie Rangel Opens Debate With Fake Phone CallAnd mocked his opponents for three minutes.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  3. the national interest
    Guardian Columnist: Putin Is a Great DemocratToday in dupery.
    By Jonathan Chait
  4. gross things
    Congressman Joe Garcia Claims He Didn’t Eat Earwax on Live TelevisionLet’s all spend more time contemplating the things this congressman sloughs off his body.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  5. early and awkward
    Clay Aiken Is Officially a Democratic Candidate for Congress in North CarolinaYes, the American Idol guy.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  7. international intrigue
    Biden Son’s Spot on Ukraine Gas Board Has Absolutely Nothing to Do With Dad“Hunter Biden is a private citizen and a lawyer,” the vice-president’s office insisted.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  8. the national interest
    Rand Paul Was Right About Republican Vote SuppressionFor about three days.
    By Jonathan Chait
  9. florida man
    Congressman Joe Garcia Picks Ear, Eats It on Live TVSometimes the American public needs to see things that make them uncomfortable.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  10. oh congress!
    Meet the Republicans on the Benghazi Select Committee Including a memorable “Better Know a District” subject.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  11. hillary watch
    Karl Rove Suggests Hillary Might Have Suffered a Brain InjuryOr she had “Benghazi flu.” Either way, she’s lying.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  12. politics
    Keith Crisco, Clay Aiken’s Primary Opponent, Found Dead in North CarolinaThe 71-year-old reportedly suffered a fall at his home this afternoon.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  13. the national interest
    Marco Rubio: I Am Now a Scientist, ManClimate scientists are cherry picking “a handful of decades,” he says.
    By Jonathan Chait
  14. 2016
    Marco Rubio: I’m Ready to Be President, But So Are a Lot of PeopleHe need to work on his confidence.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  15. the national interest
    How the 2016 Election Was Rigged More Than 200 Years AgoIs the Electoral College biased?
    By Jonathan Chait
  16. equal rites
    Same-Sex Weddings Begin in ArkansasProgress continues its march South.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  17. the national interest
    Liberal Bloggers Doing Obama’s Bidding, Charges Confused JournalistIn which I attempt to reason with Ron Fournier, with predictable results.
    By Jonathan Chait
  18. the national interest
    All Science Is Wrong, Concludes Esteemed Fox News PanelTen minutes of climate insanity with Charles Krauthammer and George Will.
    By Jonathan Chait
  19. the national circus
    Frank Rich on the National Circus: Why the GOP Still Denies Climate ChangeThe exhaustive and ominous new White House report won’t break the political gridlock.
    By Frank Rich
  20. staten island man
    Representative Michael Grimm Reportedly Banned From FBI Offices, for Some ReasonThe indicted Staten Island congressman worked at the agency for years.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  21. scandals
    The Lewinsky Scandal: Where Are They Now?Checking in on Linda Tripp, Paula Jones, Ken Starr, and the rest.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  22. oh congress!
    House Votes to Hold Former IRS Official in ContemptThough experts say she was allowed to invoke the Fifth Amendment.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  23. hillary watch
    Here’s Hillary Clinton’s Passive-Aggressive Response to the New Benghazi ProbeCongress is wasting its time, but “they get to call the shots.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  24. scandals
    9 New Things We Learned About Monica LewinskyShe’s back with darts for the Clintons, capital-F feminists, and internet culture.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  25. the national interest
    John Boehner Bays at the MoonThe freak show is on.
    By Jonathan Chait
  26. de blasio family values
    Chiara de Blasio and Our Changing Notion of Political CelebrityHer openness about her addiction is a stark example of the mayoral family’s choice to live with their struggles and conflicts exposed.
    By Benjamin Wallace-Wells
  27. grandpa simpson
    Octogenarian Deficit Scold Explains How to Keep a Relationship HotAdvice from Alan Simpson.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  28. the national interest
    Lynn Cheney Has New Clinton Conspiracy TheoryIt involves a collusion between Hillary Clinton, Monica Lewinsky, Graydon Carter, and possibly some vampires.
    By Jonathan Chait
  29. Springtime for ObamacareA rush of new data suggests a government program to give people health care can actually work.
    By Jonathan Chait
  30. elections
    GOP Establishment Earns Early Primary Season Wins in North Carolina and Ohio Sorry, tea partiers.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  31. america’s sweetheart
    Palin: Grandchild May Make Hillary Pro-LifeOnce she realizes it’s “not some disposable something.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  32. early and awkward
    Bob Johnson: Would Rather See a Terror AttackWhen you have to start a statement with “this is going to sound outrageous,” just don’t.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  33. technology
    4 Ways Politicians Try to Hide Their MessagesAnd one shady solution (hint: think teens).
    By Joe Coscarelli
  34. the national interest
    Hillary Clinton Reunited With Least Self-Aware 2008 SupporterThe populist/anti-47-percenters/pro-Palin/baroness constituency is now locked down.
    By Jonathan Chait
  35. De Blasio’s Housing Plan Ensures Many New FightsIssue No. 1: Does it do enough for the middle class?
    By Chris Smith
  36. read my lips
    George H. W. Bush Honored for Courageously Breaking ‘No New Taxes’ PledgeThat must take the sting out of losing the presidency in 1992.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  37. paulitics
    Rand Paul Woos Rupert Murdoch at the Kentucky DerbyAfter the mogul called him his least favorite 2016 candidate.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  38. white house correspondents’ dinner 2014
    What You Missed at the 2014 White House Correspondents’ DinnerJokes about cable news and Chris Christie, mostly.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  39. protests
    Condoleezza Rice Won’t Be Giving Rutgers University’s Commencement SpeechThanks to protests.
    By Delia Paunescu
  40. cable news news
    Fox News Cuts Away From Obama Because Benghazi“It’s a Friday afternoon. News is happening.”
    By Joe Coscarelli
  41. Adam Silver Presidential Draft Movement Suffers First SetbackHe led from behind. Next.
    By Jonathan Chait
  42. politics
    A History of WHCD Punch LinesAn ad hoc presidential-history cheat sheet. 
    By Eric Benson
  43. the national interest
    Rand Paul Attacks Israel Lobby From the RightIf it’s a crazy fight between Rand Paul and anybody, go with Rand Paul.
    By Jonathan Chait
  44. the national interest
    John Boehner Goes Full BenghaziBenghaaaaaazi!
    By Jonathan Chait
  45. the selfie politic
    Silicon Valley Is Trying to Change Immigration Policy Through Celebrity SelfiesYep, that should do it.
    By Kevin Roose
  46. ukraine
    Pro-Russian Forces Shoot Down Helicopters, Detain Journalists in UkraineThe fighting is intensifying in the city of Slavyansk.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  47. the national interest
    Democrats and Republicans Disagree on Banning Donald SterlingDonald Sterling 2016.
    By Jonathan Chait
  48. early and awkward
    Michael Grimm and Eric Cantor Have a Shady Rabbi in CommonThe indicted Staten Island Republican met with his boss yesterday.
    By Steve Fishman
  49. the national interest
    Why the Clintons Can’t Handle the MediaThe roots of a pathology.
    By Jonathan Chait
  50. the national interest
    Today’s Anti-Obamacare Talking Point, Debunked in Two ChartsNo, spending isn’t suddenly going through the roof.
    By Jonathan Chait
  51. the national interest
    Did the Supreme Court Tip Its Hand on Climate Change?A major environmental ruling may be even more major than it appears.
    By Jonathan Chait
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