Wonkblog
The White House’s ridiculous dance on gay marriage
The political calculation makes sense. The policy doesn’t.
Battle of the beards
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It’s being called the “battle of the beards” — Paul Krugman vs. Ben Bernanke. Both are eminent (and bearded) economists. Beyond the rhetoric, there’s a serious debate about the Federal Reserve.
The Fix by Chris Cillizza
Obama team struggles on gay marriage questions
The White House struggles on gay marriage, Jeb Bush has endorsed Tommy Thompson, Romney town hall goes off-message and Hillary Clinton expects to see a woman in the White House.
The Take by Dan Balz
Obama’s real opponent: The economy
The president took on Mitt Romney as he formally launched his reelection campaign, but the former Massachusetts governor won’t be Obama’s most stubborn rival.
2chambers: Covering Congress
House opens debate on replacing Pentagon cuts
Republicans offer plan to shield defense with deep new domestic spending cuts; Democrats counter tax increases must be considered as well.
In the Loop
U.S. ambassador to Pakistan to leave post
Cameron Munter said Monday that he’ll be leaving Islamabad this summer after having served less than two years of the usual three-year ambassadorial tour of duty.
Election 2012
Romney hoped Obama would have succeeded
Mitt Romney to Americans who may have supported Obama four years ago but have grown disillusioned with his presidency: I’m one of you.
44: Politics & Policy
Obama, Noda hail security alliance
Appearing with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, the president praised the recent agreement to relocate 9,000 U.S. Marines off Okinawa to other bases.
Wonkblog
Six fixes for Europe’s crisis
Proposals range from more inflation to more stimulus to eurobonds.
The Federal Eye
GSA demands officials repay some money
Three officials are told to pay back about $5,500 from a party held during the infamous Las Vegas conference.
She The People
Mitt’s Mormon moment?
It’s Mormon teaching that the U.S. Constitution is divinely inspired. But that’s not what made his response so unfortunate.
She The People
Weinstein: Another example of how terrorists win
Weinstein was taken by force eight months ago from his guarded Lahore home, and his whereabouts have been unknown ever since.
She The People
Hey, Paul Ryan, you should have embraced your meme
The meme is the new sound bite. And it’s a blown political opportunity not to use it.
The Fact Checker
‘Julia’ misleads on Social Security
FACT CHECKER | The Obama campaign’s innovative infographic compares Romney’s proposals with an unrealistic fantasy.
Gen. Alexander: Companies should be required to guard against cyberattacks
The head of the nation’s cyberwarfare command is urging adoption of legislation to require companies providing critical services to fortify their networks.
Obama’s daily brief, via iPad
A photo posted on a government Web site shows President Obama swiping an iPad screen during his daily update on U.S. intelligence operations overseas.
Underground bunkers are a long-time U.S. concern
Declassified documents published online highlight 60 years of intense U.S. interest in the science of detecting and destroying deeply buried targets.
Al Kamen
Gary Condit, back on the trail
Eleven years after the Chandra Levy scandal drove Gary Condit from the House, he’s back, trying to help a son gain a seat in a redrawn California district.
Al Kamen
Casino Jacques?
In the Loop columnist Al Kamen checks in on Jack Abramoff and his request to travel to Paris and maybe sell some books.
Al Kamen
Sticker shock on Afghanistan
Al Kamen’s In the Loop reviews the new report on progress in Afghanistan, which cost more than $1,600 a page.
Walter Pincus
U.S., China have been in a tough spot before
Tiananmen Square sparked a diplomatic standoff over another Chinese dissident similar to the issues regarding Chen Guangcheng.
Walter Pincus
Truth on foreign policy? Not during a campaign
FINE PRINT | Voters can’t get a straight read on foreign policy and national security issues because of campaign distortions.
Walter Pincus
Defense spending skirmishes begin
Subcommittees of the House begin to mark up the fiscal 2013 Defense Authorization Bill.
Joe Davidson
House GOP targets congressional retirement benefits
It’s not unusual for House Republicans to call for limits on federal retirement benefits, but this time the targeted benefits are their own.
Joe Davidson
Legal victory for one not victory for all
The Obama administration has told government agencies that a court decision allowing health benefits for the same-sex spouse of a federal employee applies to no one else.
Joe Davidson
Leadership chasm at Homeland Security
Problem TSA workers and Secret Service agents make up a small number within the Department of Homeland Security. But there is a deeper underlying situation.
Eugene Robinson
No contest
All of the GOP’s potential 2012 candidates are uninspiring or unelectable.
PostPartisan
More mush from wimpy Romney
His explanation for Richard Grenell’s departure only makes him look weak.
Katrina vanden Heuvel
Gorbachev at 80
Though poorly appreciated at home, the former Russian leader should be honored for his great vision.
Katrina vanden Heuvel
Wisconsin - it's about democracy
Unions' fight is the fight of every U.S. worker.
Robert J. Samuelson
Battle of the beards
It’s being called the “battle of the beards” — Paul Krugman vs. Ben Bernanke. Both are eminent (and bearded) economists. Beyond the rhetoric, there’s a serious debate about the Federal Reserve.
PostPartisan
Obama, Romney and same-sex marriage
There’s no comparison between the two men on the issue of marriage equality.
PostPartisan
Nullification and the Fed
Republican holds on current nominees are massively irresponsible.
E.J. Dionne Jr.
Obama’s winning plan on foreign policy
The polls could hardly be clearer. In early April, a Washington Post/ABC News poll found that 53 percent of Americans trusted Obama over Romney to handle international affairs. Only 36 percent trusted Romney more.
E.J. Dionne Jr.
Death penalty politics
After the 2012 election, a key front in the battle for America’s political future will involve how the various left and right experiments in the states are judged. One staple of Republican campaigns is crumbling.
Kathleen Parker
An era of 'hard-core women'
Now would be a very good time to be a cartoonist. Or perhaps not. As the late cartoonist Doug Marlette frequently lamented, "How do you cartoon a cartoon? We're living in 'Toon Town.' "
Kathleen Parker
An era of 'hard-core women'
Now would be a very good time to be a cartoonist. Or perhaps not. As the late cartoonist Doug Marlette frequently lamented, "How do you cartoon a cartoon? We're living in 'Toon Town.' "
Fred Hiatt
Why freedom is low on the agenda
He has missed obvious chances to help promote democracy.
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