Chips Are Down: Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn has resigned as fundraising chair of the Republican National Committee following lurid accusations of sexually inappropriate behavior with female employees. The 76-year-old Wynn was President Trump’s pick for the job. A …

The Shoe Drops: President Trump’s reported attempt to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller has kicked off debate about whether his intent was obstruction of justice in the Russia investigation, or just petty stupidity. A NY Times editorial says, “For a …

Weather: It’s bitterly cold in much of the country and a new wave of arctic air is expected. Freezing rain is forecast in the Pacific Northwest and light snow in the upper Midwest. Wind chill advisories are in effect. It’s …

Permawar: As many as 80 people were killed and 350 wounded in a massive vehicle bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan today. The bomb went off in the area of the German embassy and blew out windows for hundreds of feet. No one …

Who Knew?: Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine rolled out yesterday in Miami as Hillary Clinton’s running mate, revealing himself as a fluid, comfortable, and humorous campaigner. “I know for a lot of you this might be the first time you’re hearing …

Permawar: Three explosions rocked Kabul, Afghanistan today, including a suicide bombing carried out inside the heavily fortified police headquarters. Only one person was reported killed but the attacks are evidence of the Taliban’s reach and power to strike. >US air …