1. international intrigue
    Experts Aren’t Entirely Convinced That Syria Crossed Obama’s ‘Red Line’Independent inspectors can’t enter the country.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  2. the national interest
    House Republicans Hate Poor Too Much to End Farm SocialismAgri-socialism meets Paul Ryanism, insanity results.
    By Jonathan Chait
  3. the national interest
    Senators Agree to Complete the Dang FenceNo alligator moats, though — that happens when the House weighs in.
    By Jonathan Chait
  4. the national interest
    Is Rand Paul’s Love of Ayn Rand a ‘Conspiracy’?Turns out libertarians don’t like it when you insult Ayn Rand. Who knew?
    By Jonathan Chait
  5. the most important people in the world
    It’s Official: Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Cuba Trip Had Nothing to Do With ObamaIt was through a foundation for a British architect.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  7. equal rites
    Lisa Murkowski Becomes the First Red-State GOP Senator to Support Gay MarriageAnd the third GOP senator overall.
    By Dan Amira
  8. the national interest
    Rick Perry Tries to Poach New York BusinessesHouston is very pleasant this time of year.
    By Jonathan Chait
  9. international intrigue
    Despite Tensions With Russia, Obama Will Propose Nuclear Arms CutsBoth countries could still blow up the world.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  10. the national interest
    Mitch McConnell’s Not-Very-Threatening Filibuster ThreatThe GOP Senate leader makes an offer Democrats can definitely refuse.
    By Jonathan Chait
  11. photo op
    17 Photos of Brazilians Overreacting to a Nine-Cent Fare Hike [Updated]By rioting in the streets. 
    By Dan Amira
  12. the national interest
    Which Party Benefits From Immigration Reform?There can only be one.
    By Jonathan Chait
  13. James O’Keefe Shocked to Learn Goods Are FungibleThis “market” where things can be “bought” or “sold” sounds like another Obama plot to steal your money.
    By Jonathan Chait
  14. photo op
    World Leaders Take Most Menacing G8 Group Photo EverWe hear scary opera music. 
    By Dan Amira
  15. spy games
    Ray Kelly: Americans Don’t Mind Surveillance, It’s the Secrecy That HurtsHis take on the NSA scandal.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  16. bush legacy
    Obama: I’m Not Dick Cheney, and Syria Isn’t IraqThe president defends his policies on Charlie Rose.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  17. photo op
    Why Vladimir Putin Was Shushing President Obama, ProbablyWe’re guessing. 
    By Dan Amira
  18. other snowdens
    Edward Snowden’s Dad Wouldn’t Really Mind It If His Son Went to Prison ForeverInteresting. 
    By Dan Amira
  19. spy games
    Obama Speaks on NSA Spying: ‘It Is Transparent’The president defends the agency to Charlie Rose tonight.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  20. the national interest
    Why Rand Paul Distrusts DemocracyIf you’re looking for a candidate who’s not that wild about democracy, finally there’s a major party candidate for you.
    By Jonathan Chait
  21. spy games
    Edward Snowden’s Best Guardian Q&A ResponsesHe says he’s not a spy.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  22. the national interest
    The Gaffe That Threatens Immigration ReformA face-palm moment for the Republican elite.
    By Jonathan Chait
  23. the racie for gracie
    Quinn Borrows a Line From Weiner, Who Probably Stole It From Someone ElseOr great minds just think alike.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  24. bon mots
    Sarah Palin on American Intervention in the Middle East: ‘Let Allah Sort It Out’Really.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  25. spy games
    Senators Not So Interested in Learning More About This Spying Stuff Less than half of them showed up to a Friday briefing on the matter.
    By Delia Paunescu
  26. the racie for gracie
    Pun Aficionados Rank All of the Tabloids’ Anthony Weiner PunsGet ready for penis jokes!
    By Dan Amira
  27. the national interest
    Paul Ryan Has a New Explanation for Election LossMaybe things weren’t as terrible in 2012 as he thought at the time.
    By Jonathan Chait
  28. early and awkward
    Jeb Bush: Give Us Your Tired, Your Poor, Your ‘More Fertile’ ImmigrantsHe got a cold reception from Republicans.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  29. the bush family
    George H.W. Bush Does Not Think America Has Had ‘Enough Bushes’He wants his son to run. His wife doesn’t.
    By Dan Amira
  30. the national interest
    Escaped Nazi Found in Minnesota Bungled Cover-upSpringtime for Hitler flunkies.
    By Jonathan Chait
  31. counterpoint
    Why Trent Franks Is Actually Worse Than Todd AkinA rebuttal.
    By Kat Stoeffel
  32. stuck in the mittle
    Rick Santorum Might Have Misunderstood the ‘You Didn’t Build That’ LieSays RNC should have emphasized that CEOs don’t succeed on their own.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  33. the racie for gracie
    Weiner Explains He Didn’t Invent the Term ‘Obamacare,’ He Just Reclaimed ItHe says the Times quoted him out of context.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  34. the internet
    Another Politician’s Teenage Son Used Twitter to Offend EveryoneCongressman Joe Heck apologized.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  35. U.S. Will Arm Syria, Not Sure About No-Fly ZoneEven though the red line has been crossed. 
    By Dan Amira and Margaret Hartmann
  36. Secret Service Has a Plan for Everything, Even Terror CheetahsYou never know when a terror cheetah will strike. 
    By Dan Amira
  37. shmashmortion
    Rubio’s Novel Way to Avoid Rape Controversy“I don’t know who that is.”
    By Dan Amira
  38. the national interest
    Fox News Chairman Predicts IRS Will Enforce Obamacare at GunpointGood thing he’s not in journalism. Oh, wait.
    By Jonathan Chait
  39. early and awesome
    Christie Slow Jams, Puts Up With Fat Jokes“Isn’t that what your scale says every night?”
    By Dan Amira
  40. the national interest
    Obamacare, Public Opinion, and Conservative Self-DelusionThe train-wreck fantasy.
    By Jonathan Chait
  41. international affairs
    Clinton Says Obama Is Too Cautious on Syria, Could Look Like a ‘Total Fool’Though presidents usually avoid publicly dissecting their successors.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  42. the racie for gracie
    Sexting Aside, Weiner Might Have Been a Lousy CongressmanAnd a horrific, salad-throwing boss.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  43. photo op
    Woman Is Hiding Under a Table Next to President Obama for Some Reason [Updated]What is happening here?
    By Dan Amira
  44. early and awkward
    Sean Hannity Flip-Flops on NSA SurveillanceWe wonder why.
    By Dan Amira
  45. early and awful
    Senator Jeff Flake’s Son Completes the Bigotry TrifectaGays, Jews, and black people. 
    By Dan Amira
  46. the national interest
    No, Trent Franks Is Not Todd AkinLet’s shut this thing down right now.
    By Jonathan Chait
  47. the third terminator
    Bloomberg Will Have His Revenge on Democrats Who Blocked the Gun BillEven though his allies are begging him to lay off.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  48. It Finally Happened: America Likes George W. Bush AgainFor the first time since 2005, Bush’s ratings are above water. 
    By Dan Amira
  49. party chat
    Judah Friedlander’s Plan for Guantanamo Bay“I say close Guantanamo, open the Bay.”
    By Jennifer Vineyard
  50. bons mots
    James Clapper Is Taking This NSA Business Very SeriouslyNo, he’s not. 
    By Dan Amira
  51. the national interest
    Republicans to Wage 30-Year Budget WarIn the long run, we will all be dead.
    By Jonathan Chait
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