Steve Benen

Eight weeks after flu vaccines became optional in the armed forces, we’re already seeing the consequences of the Pentagon chief’s shortsighted policy.

As the diplomatic process advances, the official overseeing the United States’ role is an inexperienced vice president who keeps saying false things.

As the midterm elections near, Republicans are divided against one another on a war and efforts to resolve the conflict.

The Italian prime minister was supposed to be the one European leader who could get along with Trump. In recent days, the relationship collapsed.

On ICE warehouses and an ocean monitoring system, the White House intended to stand its ground — right up until it changed its mind.

Why did the president accept a bad deal with Iran? Apparently because he saw his failed policy pushing the global economy toward a dangerous cliff.

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.

The new acting director of national intelligence is reportedly poised to announce significant cuts, raising alarm from intelligence committee Democrats.

The jurist condemned “the Trump administration’s well-established history of using criminal investigations to retaliate” against Trump’s political foes.

Today’s edition of quick hits.