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kiev
Jan. 22, 2014
Even More Insane Photos From the Protests in Kiev, Ukraine
Three people have been reported dead in the demonstrations.
By
Joe Coscarelli
jersey boys
Jan. 22, 2014
Christie’s Democratic ‘Ally’ Talks Bridgegate
The governor’s fatal flaw? He lacks an “off switch.”
By
Olivia Nuzzi
crazy people
Jan. 22, 2014
Glenn Beck Sorry for ‘Mistakes’ That Made Him Rich and Famous
“I think I played a role, unfortunately, in helping tear the country apart.”
By
Caroline Bankoff
early and awkward
Jan. 22, 2014
Gohmert Goes Without Health Insurance
Not the smartest move.
By
Caroline Bankoff
the national interest
Jan. 22, 2014
I Have Seen the Future of the Republican Party, and It Is George W. Bush
Can a party un-go insane?
By
Jonathan Chait
crimes and misdemeanors
Jan. 21, 2014
Ex–Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell Charged With Really Loving the Good Life
He and his wife are accused of accepting a lot of gifts from a donor.
By
Joe Coscarelli
politics
Jan. 21, 2014
The Duel for Prekindergarten Goes Public
Cuomo is doubling down on De Blasio’s signature issue with a new $1.5 billion plan.
By
Chris Smith
early and awkward
Jan. 21, 2014
Florida Politician Wants Obama Hanged for Treason, Like Benedict Arnold
(Who wasn’t hanged for treason.)
By
Joe Coscarelli
jesus christie
Jan. 20, 2014
Americans Get to Know Christie, Decide They Don’t Like Him
His unfavorability ratings jumped after Bridgegate.
By
Margaret Hartmann
the national interest
Jan. 20, 2014
Today in ‘Paul Krugman Is Definitely Not Arguing With David Brooks’
The
Times
feud that dares not speak its name.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Jan. 20, 2014
Jennifer Rubin Has Moved on From Romney Worship, Now Worshipping Chris Christie
She’s outraged at so-called “journalists” who “report” on specific, on the record charges against elected officials.
By
Jonathan Chait
hillary watch
Jan. 20, 2014
Hillary Is Having a Hard Time Finishing Her Memoir
“She is not necessarily a natural writer,” says a supposed friend.
By
Margaret Hartmann
jesus christie
Jan. 20, 2014
Hoboken Mayor: Threat Was ‘Direct Message’ From Christie
She says she was afraid no one would believe her.
By
Margaret Hartmann
early and awkward
Jan. 19, 2014
Wendy Davis Admits Her Biography Isn’t Totally Accurate
Shocker: Her ex-husband helped pay her tuition.
By
Margaret Hartmann
the national interest
Jan. 19, 2014
Deficit Scolds Are Holding the Unemployed Hostage
If we can’t fix the debt, they will make us suffer.
By
Jonathan Chait
weed
Jan. 19, 2014
President Obama Says Sensible Things About Marijuana Legalization
“I don’t think it is more dangerous than alcohol.”
By
Caroline Bankoff
bill de blasio’s new york
Jan. 18, 2014
City Hall Readying Itself for Chirlane McCray
New York’s First Lady might be getting a chief of staff soon.
By
Delia Paunescu
the national interest
Jan. 18, 2014
Christie Denies New Allegations
Christie: Dawn Zimmer can’t be trusted because she believed in Christie. Actually, this makes some sense.
By
Jonathan Chait
bridgegate
Jan. 18, 2014
Cuomo Dances His Way Across the High Ground on Bridgegate
The New York governor was nimble in keeping his distance from New Jersey’s expanding political mess.
By
Chris Smith
stuck in the mittle
Jan. 18, 2014
Mitt Romney Seems to Like That Mitt Romney Documentary
If only it had been released during the campaign.
By
Caroline Bankoff
bridgegate
Jan. 17, 2014
Chris Christie’s Whole Office Has Been Subpoenaed [Update]
There also may be a problem with his lawyer.
By
Adam Martin
early and often
Jan. 17, 2014
Pennsylvania Judge Ditches Voter-ID Law
As an unreasonable burden on voting.
By
Adam Martin
the national interest
Jan. 17, 2014
‘Obamacare Bailout’: The New Death Panel
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
By
Jonathan Chait
spy games
Jan. 17, 2014
Obama to Adjust How the Government Goes Through Your Phone Data
The president will announce a few new ideas at 11 a.m.
By
Joe Coscarelli
spy games
Jan. 17, 2014
As Obama Unveils NSA Reforms, Intelligence Community Is Still Seething
They have some pretty elaborate Snowden murder fantasies.
By
Margaret Hartmann
congress
Jan. 17, 2014
Senator Tom Coburn Will Retire at the End of 2014
He’s battling prostate cancer, but says that’s not why he’s leaving.
By
Margaret Hartmann
early and awkward
Jan. 16, 2014
Barbara Bush Is Still Trying to Squash Jeb’s Presidential Aspirations
“I would hope that someone else would run.”
By
Margaret Hartmann
bill de blasio’s new york
Jan. 16, 2014
Speed-Tracking Cameras Can Make the City Money While Making It Safer
A test batch has resulted in 12,000 violations since September.
By
Chris Smith
the national interest
Jan. 16, 2014
The Death of the Death of Obamacare
The collapse that wasn’t.
By
Jonathan Chait
coincidence?
Jan. 16, 2014
Chris Christie Has Long Known the Life-Disrupting Power of Bridges
His college graduation was saved by an open one.
By
Adam Martin
early and awkward
Jan. 15, 2014
Gohmert: Marriage Judges Need ‘Plumbing Lesson’
The Texas congressman opened his big mouth again.
By
Joe Coscarelli
Jan. 15, 2014
Rand Paul Has a Snapchat for You, He Hopes [Updated]
Politicians take app from teenybopper to square.
By
Adam Martin
the national interest
Jan. 15, 2014
Today in ‘Your Conservative Questions Answered Very Easily’
There’s no such thing as innovation in a government-led industry is there? Oh.
By
Jonathan Chait
street fight
Jan. 14, 2014
Mayor De Blasio and the Pedestrian Body Count
Just as he’s judged by the murder rate.
By
Justin Davidson
the loudest voice in the room
Jan. 14, 2014
Roger Ailes’s Fox News Panopticon
If you went to Brown, don’t think about working there.
By
Gabriel Sherman
the national interest
Jan. 14, 2014
How Marriage Became the Republican Answer to Inequality
If anybody objects to this union of political party and talking point, let them speak now.
By
Jonathan Chait
jesus christie
Jan. 14, 2014
Fired Christie Aide Remains Loyal, for Now
“Her unrequited loyalty is not wavering.”
By
Margaret Hartmann
do no harm
Jan. 14, 2014
Fewer Young Americans Enroll in Obamacare, But ‘Death Spiral’ Is Unlikely
Premiums could go up, but not enough to cripple the system.
By
Margaret Hartmann
the national interest
Jan. 13, 2014
Chris Christie Presidential Campaign Now Even Deader
Now there’s a second investigation.
By
Jonathan Chait
photo op
Jan. 13, 2014
Photo Quiz: What the Hell Is John Kerry Doing? (Part Three)
This time, with potatoes.
By
Joe Coscarelli
jesus christie
Jan. 13, 2014
Fort Lee Mayor Remembers Christie Did Ask for Endorsement
And other recall pressure from Christie’s camp.
By
Margaret Hartmann
jesus christie
Jan. 12, 2014
John McCain Also Thinks Chris Christie Is Doing Great
He’s one of the few Republicans willing to say so.
By
Caroline Bankoff
the donald
Jan. 10, 2014
Donald Trump Serious About the Possibility of Pulling Another Publicity Stunt
He says he might run for governor of New York if the GOP “unifies” for him.
By
Caroline Bankoff
the national interest
Jan. 10, 2014
Republicans Have to Hurt Poor Before Loving Them
The poor are having a moment. The poor get everything.
By
Jonathan Chait
weed
Jan. 10, 2014
New York Assemblyman Steve Katz’s Evolution on Weed Is Complete
Sometimes it just takes an arrest to change your mind.
By
Caroline Bankoff
jesus christie
Jan. 9, 2014
Chris Christie’s Passive Apology, Annotated
How would the governor’s remarks have sounded with active voice?
By
Adam Martin
jesus christie
Jan. 9, 2014
Chris Christie Apologizes for Bridge Scandal, Insists He Had No Idea
The contrite New Jersey governor has fired a top staffer he blames for the traffic jam.
By
Joe Coscarelli
the national interest
Jan. 9, 2014
George Will Keeps Getting Nuttier
Today it’s something about big cars, freedom, and Reagan.
By
Jonathan Chait
jesus christie
Jan. 9, 2014
Fort Lee Mayor Blasts Christie, Says He Fears Further Retribution
They don’t seem like the types to take a political scandal in stride.
By
Margaret Hartmann
photo op
Jan. 9, 2014
Photojournalists Get the Biden Lunch Shots They’ve Been Clamoring For
But not because of Gates’s Biden-bashing.
By
Margaret Hartmann
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