Tag: Commentary

Media trying to put the "Trump Bizarro world" frame around garden-variety Republican nominations. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

Trump’s Cabinet picks might be the most normal thing to happen since his election

David Freddoso · December 9, 2016 9:17 pm

It's time Democrats and the president accept the results like everyone else. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Beltway Confidential

Obama feeds myth that Kremlin hacked the ballot box

Philip Wegmann · December 9, 2016 6:45 pm

A so-called "Buy American" provision in the Water Infrastructure Improvements Act for the Nation would require water infrastructure projects funded in 2017 by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to only use American-made iron and steel. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Beltway Confidential

Congress should reject ‘Buy American’ protectionism

Clark Packard · December 9, 2016 5:38 pm

President Obama failed to condemn protesters who wouldn't accept the election results. "I would not advise people who feel strongly … to be silent," he said while visiting Germany in November. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Beltway Confidential

Obama fails to condemn lawless protesters

William Perry Pendley · December 9, 2016 5:14 pm

There's a problem with high expectations: you need to meet them, or else you're underperforming. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Beltway Confidential

Great expectations for Trump should sober up Republicans

David Freddoso · December 9, 2016 4:50 pm

The Ohio state House and Senate have now both passed a bill that will limit the ability of police to confiscate the private property of people not convicted of crimes through the process known as civil forfeiture. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Beltway Confidential

Civil asset forfeiture reform passes the Ohio Senate

David Freddoso · December 9, 2016 4:15 pm

Democrats are threatening a tough confirmation battle for Sessions because of his stance on illegal immigration. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Attorney General Sessions would be good for black Americans

Horace Cooper · December 9, 2016 3:58 pm

For every story in which a person gets the opportunity to exercise autonomy, we hear a story from someone who is sick or vulnerable about how their autonomy was taken away. (iStock)

Beltway Confidential

Physician-assisted suicide often steals the autonomy it promises to deliver

Cullen Herout · December 9, 2016 5:02 am

It came as little surprise on Nov. 30 when the predominantly Middle Eastern members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries announced an alliance with Russia to cut global energy production and push up the price drivers will pay at the pump. The cost for a barrel of oil leaped nearly $10. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, File)

Energy and Environment

A stark reminder from OPEC

Jim Talent · December 9, 2016 5:02 am

The most interesting result might prove to be the race between two Republicans in southwest Louisiana. Former police captain Clay Higgins, who became a minor celebrity with crime videos he made as public relations officer for the St. Landry Parish Sheriff, holds an increasingly narrow lead over Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle. (AP Photo/Kevin McGill)

Beltway Confidential

One more election to go — and here’s your last poll

David Freddoso · December 9, 2016 5:01 am

Good riddance Harry Reid

Washington Examiner · December 9, 2016 5:01 am

Republicans have a historic shot to rewrite the nation's gun laws under President-elect Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Agustin Marcarian)

Beltway Confidential

New GOP group in Congress prepares ‘pro-gun agenda’

Philip Wegmann · December 9, 2016 12:40 am