Walls Are Closing in on the FBI—and Its Media Accomplices
Those of us who have closely followed the unfolding scandal at the Justice Department— particularly how the FBI abused its power not only to spy […]
The Media’s Trump-Russia Death Spasms
This week’s confirmation hearings for William Barr, the former U.S. attorney general nominated by President Trump to serve in that post once again, are expected […]
Dump The National Emergencies Act
One of the more revelatory aspects of the Trump era is how the national media, after taking an extended nap between 2009 and 2017, now […]
The Steele Dossier: Two Years On
Two years ago today, the “dossier” was officially introduced to the American public. Although its author and his handlers had been circulating the document within Washington, […]
Carlson’s Invisible Political Hand Riles Conservative Critics
In spite of policy differences on social issues—from gay rights to gun control to abortion—the steadying core of modern-day conservatism always has been the defense […]
AOC: Shadow Speaker
To get a sense of how powerful freshman Congressmember (her preferred title) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is, just look at her effect on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. […]
Trump Presidency Is the ‘Bain’ of Romney’s Existence
Just as the Republican Party is purging itself of hackneyed lawmakers, bitter neoconservative commentators, and insatiable interventionists, along comes Mitt Romney to remind us of […]
Too Perfect: Journalists Dropping the Ball to End 2018
This is almost too good to be true: Several American journalists will be in Times Square on Monday night to drop the New Year’s Eve […]
The Beauty of Bre Payton
It would have been easy to resent Bre Payton. Blessed with rare natural beauty—she was even more stunning in person than she was in photos […]
Trump Works While NeverTrump Predicts Doom—Again
While the president worked during the holidays—including surprise trips with the first lady to greet U.S. troops in Iraq and Germany—anti-Trump “conservatives” worked hard on […]
James Wolfe: The Liar No One Is Talking About
In a recent court filing, the defendant’s attorneys begged for mercy. The offender—once a high-level government official assigned with protecting national security secrets—had pleaded guilty […]
Normal Americans Get Militant
Kurt Schlichter is funny. Really funny. Unlike so many commentators on the Right—especially those staid NeverTrump harpies—Schlichter has a wry, cutting sense of humor that […]
Is Sergey Kislyak Central to the Set-Up of Michael Flynn?
During an unhinged, fact-free meltdown on Fox News, anchor Shepard Smith wrongly accused Lt. General Michael Flynn of calling the Russians after sanctions against that […]
Two More Good Reasons to Shut Down Mueller’s Probe
Two events this week could provide acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker enough reason to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller: The egregious case against General Michael […]
James and the Giant Impeachment
For those concerned that former FBI Director James Comey is suffering from early dementia, have no fear: His memory returned with a vengeance during a […]
Will the Leakers in the Flynn Case Escape Justice?
Two years ago this month, the set-up of Lt. General Michael Flynn began. And now that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has recommended the lightest sentence […]
NeverTrump Groups Profit from Left-Wing Philanthropist’s Cash
Just in time for the holidays, a group of philanthropic leaders released a joint statement urging Americans to support what they view as one the […]
The Incorrigible Mr. Comey
As I wrote last week, the Republican Congress largely has failed to hold accountable the masterminds behind the biggest political scandal in U.S. history: The […]
Conservatives, Don’t Quit Twitter
If you are someone on the political Right who might quit Twitter because it just banned Jesse Kelly, here’s my plea: Don’t. After the shocking […]
Republicans and Trump Failed in FISAgate Probe
Pause for a moment and imagine you are so gullible that you believe one of the biggest political stunts of all time—that your mind is […]