The Wages of War Without Strategy

Robert Cassidy and Jacqueline Tame, Strategy Bridge: War and violence decoupled from strategy and policy -- or worse yet, mistaken for strategy and policy -- have contributed to perpetual war, or what has seemed like 15 years of "Groundhog War." In its wars since September 11, 2001, the United States has arguably cultivated the best-equipped, most capable, and fully seasoned combat forces in remembered history.

The DCCC Defense Squad

Once upon a time it seemed to be a rather banal observation that the Democrats were a bit more beholden to and influenced by the rich donor class than they should be. This didn't make them all evil, but the people with the big checks and, even more sadly, David Brooks, were more likely to have their ears than, say, a fast food worker, and even those of us with the best intentions tend to be influenced by those in our social circles.

The Unwritten Rules

Jarrod Dyson bunted for a base hit in the bottom of the 6th inning in last night's game, igniting a 3-run rally and ultimately a come-from-behind Mariner victory. This is a good thing! Since Justin Verlander had not allowed a baserunner before Dyson's single, however, we will inevitably get the hawt takes: Seattle wins, 7-5.

Sen. Cassidy On Healthcare Bill: Wishin’ And Hoping

Willie Geist asked Sen. Bill Cassidy about the possible rollback of Medicaid expansion that has many people worried. "Can you speak to that, what might be inside the bill for people who are currently enjoying the benefits and are worried they won't be covered if this becomes law?" Geist asked.

Carrie Fisher Was On Cocaine, Opiates, Ecstasy

Los Angeles County coroner's report released on Monday revealed a mixture of drugs that were in actress Carrie Fisher's system when she went into cardiac arrest on an L.A.-bound flight and later died. Fisher's toxicology review found evidence of cocaine, methadone, MDMA , alcohol and opiates when she was rushed to Ronald Reagan UCLA Hospital on Dec. 23, a toxicology report showed.

Steve Bannon Fat Shames Sean Spicer? Really?

Hey, too bad that "White House Russia Investigation War Room" plan didn't work out , just when everyone at the White House had finished their in-house "team building" seminar, amirite? We apologize in advance if our gentle readers have blotted out all mental images of Steve Bannon -- with alcohol or therapeutic hypnosis -- but really, this image is like film nudity: necessary to the plot, people! And now, all of a sudden and with no possible warning, Sean Spicer's press briefing is on again, on camera? Life happens fast at the Trump White House. No press secretary briefing today at White House.

Senate Health Care Bill Could Drive Up Coverage Costs for Maternity…

Senate Republicans are doing everything in their power to keep their health care repeal bill secret. However, some details about the legislation have leaked, including a proposal that would allow states to waive federal requirements that insurers provide coverage that includes core health care services, known as essential health benefits .

GA’s Unverifiable E-Vote System Passwords, Voter Database, More,…

If only we could tone down the rhetoric in D.C., everything would be happily every after, right? The cartoonist in PDiddie's weekly collection aren't so sure... 'Trail of Blood': Mass Shootings Critically Injure Congressman Near D.C., Kill Four Near S.F.: 'BradCast' 6/14/17 Guest: David Dayen on Congress/Trump plans to sell off public assets, gut banking reforms, more; Also: How to win young voters and the House Dem rift over impeachment... Int. Sec. wants new nat'l monument borders; Heat waves more deadly in India; More 100-year floods in US; PLUS : French grants for US scientists... As Comey prayed for audio tapes, God may have been ignoring him, but Trump wasn't.

The American Political Order Is In Great Shape

Trump advisers and confidants describe the president as increasingly angry over the investigation, yelling at television sets in the White House carrying coverage and insisting he is the target of a conspiracy to discredit - and potentially end - his presidency. Some of his ire is aimed at Rosenstein and investigative special counsel Robert Mueller, both of whom the president believes are biased against him, associates say.

Angry Trump admits he’s under investigation

President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time Friday that he is under federal investigation as part of the expanding probe into Russia's election meddling. He lashed out at a top Justice Department official overseeing the inquiry, reflecting his mounting frustration with the unrelenting controversy that has consumed his early presidency.

Scalise remains critical, outlook guarded

Congressman Steve Scalise can hope to make an "excellent recovery," his trauma surgeon said Friday, even though the lawmaker arrived at the hospital Wednesday at imminent risk of death after getting shot at a congressional baseball practice. In his first public comments since the shooting, Dr. Jack Sava of MedStar Washington Hospital Center said it's a "good possibility" that the Louisiana Republican will be able to return to work in his full capacity.

Trump profits from his Presidency

President Donald Trump's Washington hotel saw almost $20 million in revenue during its first few months of operation - a period that coincided with his election and inauguration as the 45th president. His Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, which he's visited seven times as president, pulled in millions of dollars more than it had previously.