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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

In the wake of his statement about the memo, Google CEO Sundar Pichai more likely understands the distinction perfectly and is acting as if he doesn't. Why would he do that? Because while Pichai is probably not dumb, the mob he is trying to appease really is dumb. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Progressive identity politics can dumb down anyone

Timothy P. Carney August 8, 2017 6:29 pm

In an order Wednesday, the court stayed part of a district court decision "with respect to refugees covered by a formal assurance." (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Legislators with black robes

Robert Ehrlich August 8, 2017 4:01 am

"We must be willing to risk our careers to save our principles," Sen. Jeff Flake writes. More Republicans would be principled if it were less risky. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Jeff Flake: Opportunist or consistent conservative?

W. James Antle III August 6, 2017 4:01 am

President Trump's draft budget would cut the renewable office from $762 million for fiscal 2017 to $160 million. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Ignoring the lessons of effective presidents

Michael Barone August 3, 2017 12:00 pm

Some Democrats have criticized Trump for undermining civilian control of the military by having so many current and recently retired generals in his administration. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump goes big on immigration

W. James Antle III August 3, 2017 4:01 am

Although a travel ban and heated rhetoric may have inflamed anti-Islamic sentiments, seven in 10 Muslims in America believe you can get ahead with hard work.

The American Dream thrives among Midwestern Muslims

Timothy P. Carney August 2, 2017 3:30 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has overseen the crafting of a bill that does more to rescue Obamacare than reform and repeal it, and many conservatives now realize they cannot expect the "root and branch" removal of the law they were promised. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Icebergs ‘Я’ us

Noemie Emery August 1, 2017 12:00 pm

All involved must recognize that a collision sport can be dangerous and accordingly is not for everyone, and made more so by the "bigger, stronger, faster" nature of today's training regimes.
(AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

Don’t punt on football’s concussion issues, but don’t quit the game either

Robert Ehrlich July 31, 2017 2:04 pm

Republicans have had seven years to design a better replacement. Yet, when the moment came, congressional Republicans fluffed it. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Obamacare is here to stay

Dan Hannan July 31, 2017 4:01 am

Last week, Iran deal supporters in the administration, led by Tillerson, talked Trump into sticking with the deal and certifying Iran compliance for the second time of his presidency. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Looks like Rex Tillerson tricked Trump into keeping the Iran deal forever

Philip Klein July 27, 2017 7:31 pm

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said he believes an open process would stifle efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Republicans repeal and replace the Tea Party

W. James Antle III July 27, 2017 4:01 am

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi doesn't want to alienate that quantum of voters willing to vote for Democrats to check Donald Trump, but not to force an impeachment trial which will, as in 1999, result in acquittal in the Senate. But such cool rationality seems rare among her fellow Democrats. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats and Trump: Both behaving irrationally

Michael Barone July 27, 2017 4:01 am