1. the national interest
    What the Hell Happened to Bob Woodward? [Updated]It’s the latest worst thing since Watergate.
    By Jonathan Chait
  2. jesus christie
    Chris Christie Says He’s So Busy That He Didn’t Even Notice CPAC’s Snub“It’s not like I’m lacking for invitations to speak,” he says.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  3. woodwardgate
    Bob Woodward Thinks a White House Aide Threatened Him“I think you will regret staking out that claim,” said a White House aide.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  4. précoce et maladroite
    Is John Kerry Afraid to Speak French on American Soil?Or does he just hate Canada?
    By Dan Amira
  5. Jeff Sessions, Wonk McCarthyiteHe holds in his hand a study proving Obamacare will make us Greece.
    By Jonathan Chait
  7. people who are destined to become ambassadors someday
    Today in ‘Caroline Kennedy May Be Named Ambassador to ______’Japan!
    By Dan Amira
  8. imagined conversations
    Inside Chuck Hagel’s Photo SessionHow they got him to almost kind of smile.
    By Dan Amira
  9. photo op
    Donald Trump Does Not Appreciate Being Photo-bombed by ‘Wise Guy’Tyler, the Creator from Odd Future ruined a perfectly good photo of Trump.
    By Dan Amira
  10. As Gun-Control Vote Approaches, Mayor Bloomberg Puts Washington on Notice“The mayor is prepared to level the playing field.”
    By Chris Smith
  11. Frank Rich: Republicans Get Ahead of HistoryLook who’s getting behind gay marriage and Obamacare.
    By Frank Rich
  12. equal rites
    False Alarm: Marilyn Musgrave Still Hates Gay MarriageThe New York Times screwed up big-time.
    By Dan Amira
  13. the racie for gracie
    John Catsimatidis Bewilders Audience at Mayoral ForumChristine Quinn didn’t do so well either.
    By Chris Smith
  14. Michigan Senator: World’s Most Oblivious Birther“That issue was dropped immediately.”
    By Dan Amira
  15. the national interest
    The Perfect Logic of Boehner’s Crazy Sequester StrategyIt’s kind of a very, very small jobs plan.
    By Jonathan Chait
  16. paulitics
    Chuck Hagel Is Your New Defense SecretaryFour Republicans voted for him, including Rand Paul.
    By Dan Amira
  17. international intrigue
    Apparently John Kerry Speaks GermanWatch him compliment a dude’s shoes!
    By Dan Amira
  18. you were wrong
    You Were Wrong: Chuck Hagel EditionMaking sure pundits get credit for their bad predictions.
    By Dan Amira
  19. early and awkward
    Michelle Malkin Derides Liberals Through Humorous Dance VideoOur favorite is the “Sequester Shake,” because we have no idea what it means.
    By Dan Amira
  20. bons mots
    John Boehner Loses the Grammarian VoteHe wants the Senate to “get off their ass.”
    By Dan Amira
  21. the national interest
    The Republican Sequestration PlanOr lack thereof.
    By Jonathan Chait
  22. absolute moron’s guide
    The Absolute Moron’s Guide to the SequesterEverything you wanted to know about the sequester, but were too dumb to ask.
    By Kevin Roose
  23. gun control
    NRA Reveals Schumer’s Gun Registration PlanWeeks of scheming, undone with a slip of the tongue.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  24. equal rites
    Republicans Urge SCOTUS to Support Gay MarriageThey argue it supports “limited government and maximizing individual freedom.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  25. jesus christie
    Chris Christie Isn’t Invited to CPAC This YearThey needed to make room for visionaries like Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  26. the national interest
    The Weird Philosophy of Bob WoodwardThese aren’t the news reports you’re looking for.
    By Jonathan Chait
  27. photo op
    Joe Biden Stole President Obama’s Official Photo PoseHuge smile, crossed arms.
    By Dan Amira
  28. international intrigue
    John Kerry Brings Democracy to KyrzakhstanAnd he’s only been on the job for a few weeks!
    By Dan Amira
  29. the national interest
    Michael Goldfarb Is No Front-StabberA smear artist wriggles away.
    By Jonathan Chait
  30. the national interest
    Don’t Run for Senate, Ashley Judd! It’s a Trap!Like the evil husband in Double Jeopardy, except you don’t get to shoot anybody.
    By Jonathan Chait
  31. science
    Americans Will Finally Get What Their Tax Dollars Pay ForWhen it comes to federally funded scholarly articles, that is.
    By Andre Tartar
  32. stuck in the mittle
    Mitt Romney to Reemerge on Fox NewsAn unsurprising choice.
    By Andre Tartar
  33. equal rites
    White House Tells SCOTUS to Strike Down DOMAThe legal brief suggests that President Obama is ready to endorse a federal right to gay marriage.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  34. interview
    The Miami Herald’s Carol Rosenberg on How to Report From Guantanamo BayShe’s been covering it since the first detainee arrived in 2002.
    By Petra Bartosiewicz
  35. he’s got jokes
    Chuck Schumer and Manhattan D.A. Vance Battle for Corny Pun SupremacyThe groaner Olympics begin here.
    By Kevin Roose
  36. the national interest
    David Brooks, Obama Plan Birther, Repents! [Updated]Inside the fever swamp of the center.
    By Jonathan Chait
  37. stuck in the mittle
    ‘47 Percent’ Video Earns Jimmy Carter’s Grandson Praise From Two PresidentsBut no high five from Obama.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  38. the national interest
    Smoking Machines, Video Games, and Other Republican Budget FantasiesA vivisection of one of the dumbest talking points ever.
    By Jonathan Chait
  39. the national interest
    Rick Scott Delivers Death Blow to Obamacare RepealEt tu, Rick Scott?
    By Jonathan Chait
  40. early and often
    Obama Knows He’s Quickly Losing America’s AttentionSo he’s trying to “get as much stuff done as quickly as possible.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  41. immigration reform
    Immigration Reform Could Lead to Biometric ID Cards for EveryoneLindsey Graham says this is “the public’s way of contributing to solving the problem.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  42. the national interest
    John Boehner Traps Himself on the SequesterChew off your leg maybe?
    By Jonathan Chait
  43. Explaining 1995-iest References at Conan WHCAIra Magaziner, Bob Dornan, Nick Nolte, and more.
    By Dan Amira
  44. the national interest
    Beltway Brain Fever: People Who Agree With Obama But Have to Pretend OtherwiseA surprisingly widespread malady.
    By Jonathan Chait
  45. special elections
    Queens District to Stay Unrepresented Just a Little LongerBoth candidates declared themselves the winner.
    By Adam Martin
  46. equal rites
    Dick Cheney, Laura Bush Star in Ad Supporting Gay MarriageThis is probably news to them.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  47. immigration reform
    GOP Senators Repair Immigration Rift With Obama, Argue With ConstituentsIt’s going to take more than a phone call to calm the base.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  48. the third terminator
    Bloomberg And Pro-Gun Illinois Democrat Agree on One ThingHis involvement in the congressional campaign is definitely “outrageous.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  49. master debaters
    Months Later, Debate Co-Chair Says Crowley Was a ‘Mistake’Frank Fahrenkopf gives a pep talk to Nevada Republicans.
    By Adam Martin
  50. the national interest
    Bowles and Simpson Chase the CenterIt keeps moving away.
    By Jonathan Chait
  51. early and awkward
    Inventor of Twitter’s iPhone App Shoots Down Scott Brown ‘Pocket Tweet’ Excuse“I’d say it’s unlikely that they were literal pocket tweets.”
    By Dan Amira
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