Tag: Commentary

On May 4, just after 2 p.m., Donald Trump's odds of winning the GOP nomination were at 96.6 percent, later rising to 97 percent at the end of May. They have since fallen to 84.4 percent. (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

Trump’s odds of winning at lowest level since becoming ‘presumptive nominee’

Jason Russell · June 21, 2016 6:09 pm

The results are shocking, and not in a good way for Trump. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Beltway Confidential

How does Trump’s weak fundraising haul compare to past candidates?

Jason Russell · June 21, 2016 4:41 pm

Both feminists, the two agreed that their warnings from decades earlier are "truer today." (AP Photo/Scott Maguire)

Beltway Confidential

Christina Hoff Sommers, Camille Paglia discuss the problems with modern feminism

Ashe Schow · June 21, 2016 4:30 pm

When Trump's campaign finances were released late Monday, many commented that his paltry level of cash on hand was similar to a mid-level congressional campaign. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Beltway Confidential

At least 76 members of Congress have more cash than Trump

Jason Russell · June 21, 2016 2:30 pm

Corey Lewandowski was said to be the leading proponent within the campaign of the "Let Trump be Trump." (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Beltway Confidential

Trump, not Lewandowski, to blame for campaign’s woes

W. James Antle III · June 21, 2016 4:24 am

Donald Trump is at record lows for a nominee at this stage of the race. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg)

A cause for divorce

Noemie Emery · June 21, 2016 4:09 am

Current GPS technology is susceptible to meaconing, intrusion, jamming and interference that can significantly threaten and damage both military and civilian GPS capabilities. (Air Force)

National Security

Upgraded GPS capability necessary for future security

Slim Marlar · June 21, 2016 4:03 am

The HHS regulation and its "accommodation" for religious non-profit groups would require some faith-based employers to include in their employee health insurance plans coverage for abortion-causing drugs and other morally objectionable items. (AP Photo/Matt York)

An unconscionable mandate

Frank Pavone · June 21, 2016 4:02 am

It is not a bad thing that American officials at least want to discredit the Islamic State's propaganda, but their words alone cannot even begin to accomplish this. (AP Photo)

National Security

Deeds, not redacted words, are needed to stop the Islamic State

Washington Examiner · June 21, 2016 4:01 am

The idea behind the externships is to see how what educators teach fits in to the industries in their communities. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

Beltway Confidential

Teachers working summer jobs, but not for the pay

Jason Russell · June 20, 2016 9:39 pm

Albinos have long suffered discrimination in much of the world. (AP Photo/Khalfan Said)

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Killed for the (lack of) color of their skin

Daniel Allott · June 20, 2016 9:32 pm

There's no question that growing up fatherless, or with a mostly absent father, is a huge handicap for children, especially boys. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Beltway Confidential

What can be done about rising fatherlessness?

Michael Barone · June 20, 2016 9:23 pm