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History Offers Biden a Way Forward on Russia

George Kennan's Long Telegram still resonates 75 years later.

Words as Weapons: How Activist Journalists are Changing the New York Times

What we're learning after the latest in a series of high-profile departures.

Is Congress Spending Enough on Cybersecurity?

Recent developments underscore legitimate concerns about our capacity to defend against a growing threat.

Purple Manchin’s Majesty

There are distinct advantages to being a one-man political party.

Another Day at the Track

Kevin James is funny in The Crew, but the NASCAR-themed workplace comedy is uneven.

A Timely New Novel Explores Illiberalism in the Newsroom

Eric Dezenhall’s False Light follows the journey of a reporter on leave pending a disciplinary investigation.

Beware the Return of the Earmarxists

Democrats have argued we need to return to pork-barrel politics to get Congress working again. It's an invitation for graft and corruption.

GOP Leaders Warm to Idea of January 6 Commission

Will Nancy Pelosi facilitate a truly bipartisan investigation?

We Must Work to Prevent a ‘Space Pearl Harbor’

Protecting America's comparative military advantage above the atmosphere.

Recording of Dispatch Live for Feb 17

Austin in winter, GOP civil war, and 2024 primary begins.

Is It Time for the Republican Party to Split Apart?

It's far from likely, but the Whig Party's demise in the 1850s could serve as precedent.

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Dispatch Live Is Back Tonight.

Chris Stirewalt joins the gang for this edition of Dispatch Live.

It’s Time for Biden to Call Netanyahu

He might want to avoid controversy right now, but he can't avoid our most valuable ally in the Middle East.

McConnell’s Choice Is Emblematic of the GOP’s Rot.

When the impeachment trial brought him to a fork in the road, he took it.

The Grammar of Politics

The impeachment process could have used a little assistance from Schoolhouse Rock.