Nature has been (almost) outshouting the politicians with “The earthquake of the century” in Mexico and “The greatest evacuation in history” in Florida. — But there have been no lack of political earthquakes underway in Washington, D.C. Trump has hit another home run on judges, the judicially astute Powerline blog writes, and Education Secretary Betsy […]

A pattern emerges: Trump, a Democrat for much of his life but elected as a Republican, may become the first U.S. president to switch parties while in office — Obama redux: worst Trump tweet ever? — Trump gives nod to vulnerable Democratic senator up for election — For conservatives, Trump’s deal with Democrats is nightmare […]

Compelling China to drop its sponsorship of North Korea — A nuclear-free Korea unified under South Korean leadership would be a win-win for both China and the U.S. and its regional allies. If China won’t negotiate this and instead destroys non-proliferation by allowing North Korea’s Kim Jong-un to survive, the U.S. should assist Japan, South […]

Oval office — President’s constitutional duty is to end DACA, leave resolution to Congress — Trump to increase sales of “highly sophisticated military equipment” to S. Korea, Japan — “Progressives” — Michelle Obama dresses up as Beyoncé from ‘Formation’ — song regarded as anti-police — Scientist outsells Gore on Kindle — Menendez corruption trial / […]

The China-North Korea crisis — N. Korea expert Gordon Chang: Sanction Chinese banks — Ted Cruz: Expand missile defense, including space-based — John Bolton: Pressure China to let S. Korea take over N. Korea — The Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kashmir connection — Road to Afghan peace starts in Kashmir — Domestic policy — Time for a […]