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Pittsburgh, PA - Inside mission control at Voyager’s North Side headquarters, where engineers will steer the Griffin lander to the moon. (Shannon M Venditti)

Pittsburgh’s moon shot

Salena Zito · November 6, 2026 12:55 pm

marco rubio and jd vance

In the GOP, a new 2028 race

Blue wave congress

America does the right thing after exhausting every other option

Ken Paxton election night watch party

The Red Wedding election

From left: Sen.-elect Troy Jackson (D-ME) celebrates his victory over Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in Portland, Maine, Nov. 3, 2026; Sen.-elect James Talarico (D-TX) celebrates in Austin, Texas, Nov. 3, 2026; and Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton (D-KS) thanks supporters at a victory party in Overland Park, Kansas, Nov. 3, 2026. (From left: Scott Eisen/Getty; Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP/Getty; Austin Johnson/AFP/Getty)

Character matters, unfortunately for Republicans

David CameronÂ isÂ campaigning to stay in the European Union, dismissing what he called a "Norway-style relationship."Â (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

Small is beautiful

Dan Hannan November 2, 2015 5:01 am

In this century's presidential elections, Republicans and Democrats have won 46-53 percent of the vote. In theÂ historical sense, that's a narrow range. (AP Photo)

When irresistible voter anger meets immovable partisan division

Michael Barone November 2, 2015 5:00 am

Debate season, while of course about issues and contrasts, is actually really a new kind of television pilot season.Â (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Candidates must adapt to the new world of presidential media or drop out

Hugh Hewitt November 1, 2015 10:00 pm

How the GOP can seize the healthcare initiative

Jimmy Soni October 31, 2015 5:01 am

The candidates have produced a letter containingÂ 28 very specific questions and recommendations for TV networks. (AP Photo)

It’s time to shake up the GOP presidential debates

Philip Klein October 29, 2015 11:19 pm

As Ryan takes over, can he tame the reckless Establishment?

Timothy P. Carney October 29, 2015 10:47 pm

The crowd cheers during South by Southwest, the annualÂ music, technology and movie festival. This year, the eventÂ cancelled two panelsÂ after receiving threats of violence.Â (File Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)

Free Speech suffers another setback

Ashe Schow October 29, 2015 4:01 am

Recent experience should tell us that college and homeownership are not for everyone.Â (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Free stuff can turn out to be a bad buy

Michael Barone October 28, 2015 9:34 pm

Is the GOP now Paul Ryan’s party? Or is it still K Street’s party?

Timothy P. Carney October 27, 2015 11:32 pm

Clinton paying a price now for her 2012 Benghazi lies

Michael Barone October 26, 2015 4:01 am

Sincer her testimony before the House Select Committee on Benghazi, Hillary Clinton also said that the Veterans AffairsÂ scandal was "overstated." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Hillary’s ‘victory’ lap

Hugh Hewitt October 25, 2015 9:00 pm

Paul Ryan is neither a hero nor villain of conservatism

Philip Klein October 22, 2015 11:28 pm