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The McCain funeral is a made-for-TV event, made much more so by the conflict between the late senator and President Donald Trump.

By David Zurawik

Aug 29, 2018

The Trump agenda and presidency are at stake, along with the future of the Grand Old Party, says Jules Witcover.

By Jules Witcover

Sep 15, 2017

Prominent Republicans are fighting a Republican gerrymander in Wisconsin. Md. Democrats should oppose their partisan gerrymander, too.

This July will mark the 27th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act passed by Congress and providing for the protection of people

Leonard Pitts Jr. offers a guide for politicians on "How to Talk to Black People in Eight Easy Lessons."

Kenneth L. Horsman, 58, who performed as Ken-Zo the Clown in the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and later established a South Baltimore magic shop and entertainment center, died of melanoma cancer May 12 at his Federal Hill home.

By Jacques Kelly

May 17, 2016

There will be many awkward moments awaiting Republican leaders in the months to come, says David Horsey.

As the Republican Party seeks an electable presidential nominee amid the current reign of public anger and hostility, it seems oblivious to the depth of its internal crisis.

By Jules Witcover

Feb 1, 2016

There's no shortage of reasons for why the right is at war over whether or not to take a flier on Mr. Trump. All of the various establishments and the counter-establishments overpromised and underdelivered in recent years. Mr. Cruz and his supporters accused his fellow politicians of being corrupt sellouts, and so many people believed him, they'd now rather take a gamble on Mr. Trump than back Mr. Cruz, a mere politician.

Well, it's déjà vu all over again. Although a new Star Wars episode took the movie world by storm, the 2016 rewrite, retitled "The Establishment Strikes Back," has all the drama. The Republican establishment has not one, but two full-scale rebellions on its hands.

Less than month before the first votes of the 2016 presidential election are cast in Iowa, both major parties find themselves in the grip of revolution, says Jules Witcover.

By Jules Witcover

Jan 18, 2016

According to conventional wisdom, the GOP nominates the guy whose turn it is, while the Democrats look for a savior. As Bill Clinton once said, "In every presidential election, Democrats want to fall in love. Republicans just fall in line." That notion has been turned on its head this year, with Hillary running like a Republican and the GOP in a free-for-all.

A night in Iraq forged a friendship that will continue when two Army veterans attend their second straight Army-Navy game together Saturday in Philadelphia.

By Don Markus

Dec 11, 2015

The GOP is a headless horseman devoid of direction, tradition and a responsible leader, says Jules Witcover.

King v. Burwell should never have existed. Only a deeply flawed legislative process brought the case to the Supreme Court. The result will likely damage the court's legitimacy and further divide the country.

Republicans fear having Democrats control the White House longer than eight years for the first time since the days of Harry Truman. Above all else, that fear will be the animating feature of the 2016 GOP primary.

By Thomas F. Schaller

May 26, 2015

Times certainly have changed in the Republican Party. Gone are the times when patience was its own reward and loyal leading members would await their turn in the list of aspiring presidential candidates.

By Jules Witcover

May 11, 2015

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is the vanilla candidate, says Jonah Goldberg -- not the favorite, not hated.

The GOP continues to be dominated by right-wing ideologists convinced that purity can triumph over political reality.

The GOP has become a haven of cranks and extremists driven by personal hatred of President Obama.

Of the prospective GOP presidential nominees, none has yet developed the credentials to claim rightfully to be next in line.

For all of the GOP's high expectations for taking control of Congress this fall and the presidency beyond, breaking the minority-vote barrier remains a critical challenge.

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Democrats and the media love to claim Republicans have changed too much and not enough.

The former Senate leader's rhetoric reflects shades of appeasement.

Requiring prospective gun purchasers to undergo a criminal background check is a good first step in effort to reduce U.S. gun violence

Despite calls for moderation, right-wing GOP senators revert to tea party form and shoot down a disability rights treaty

The lovely ladies of the annual Victoria Secret Fashion Show, which aired last night on CBS, are performing well to no one's surprise. Meanwhile, Jets head coach Rex Ryan is standing by his man, deciding to start Mark Sanchez this Sunday.

Mitt Romney's chameleon-like nature makes him distrusted by the full spectrum of the party that nominated him for president.