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The last place we liberated
Jake Tapper
The White House calls Afghanistan a success story. But the failure to commit needed resources has left it a chaotic, increasingly dangerous country where violent warlords run amok. Are we going to repeat our mistake in Iraq?
Splintered, disorganized and incoherent
Eric Boehlert
After a series of compromises and miscalculations, the Democrats find themselves with no influence at all in the war debate.
Democrats consider alternative resolution on Iraq
Anthony York
Concerned that the White House's proposal is too open-ended, senators debate how to craft a response.
Waffling on Iraq?
Anthony York
As Bush prepares for Iraq speech, Senate Democrats begin to complain about White House mixed messages.
The Iraq non-hearings
Anthony York
Defense retreads Cap Weinberger and Sandy Berger fail to bring any substance to Washington's aimless war debate.
Safire’s “Jews for the GOP” spin job
Michael Tomasky
The New York Times columnist tries to woo American Jews on behalf of Republicans by falsely creating anti-Israel, Democratic boogeymen.
Lonesome dove?
Jake Tapper
As Bush touts his missile defense shield, one of its strongest former critics -- Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge -- remains silent.
Off track
Christopher Ott
Air disasters spotlight a need for better train service -- but American transportation policy has neglected railroads for decades.
“We need to get lucky”
Suzy Hansen
Michael Ignatieff, author of "Virtual War," talks about the politics of bombing Afghanistan, the viability of U.S. military strategy and why morality has nothing to do with either.
The high-tech bully
Walter Ellis
By reaching for the remote control instead of sending ground troops into Afghanistan, the U.S. is reinforcing its international image as the schoolyard bully, a British critic argues.
Can we rebuild Afghanistan?
Damien Cave
There is no Marshall Plan for this tattered nation, and the lessons of trying to fix Cambodia, Bosnia and Somalia aren't inspiring.
Bush scolds Congress
Jake Tapper
The president limits access to classified information in an attempt to plug leaks on Capitol Hill.
Shields up!
Damien Cave
A missile defense system couldn't have stopped the terrorist attacks, but so what? Star Wars is suddenly more popular than ever.
Can Bush channel Churchill?
Jake Tapper
The president admires the World War II leader, but he hasn't yet copied Churchill's candor about the hardships ahead as he prepares the nation for war.
Judging Terry
Jake Tapper
Ex-GOP attack dog David Brock charges that Bush judicial nominee Terry Wooten gave him FBI files to discredit a key witness in the Clarence Thomas hearings. Will the Senate investigate?
Kerry’s nation
Jake Tapper
Can Sen. John Kerry, derided by his critics as an arrogant press hog, do in 2004 what his fellow liberal Al Gore couldn't do?
Polls be damned!
Bruce Kluger, David Slavin
The public will come around, George, but stick to the talking points: The "El Poncho Grande" shield and hospital salad bars!
Biden his time
Jake Tapper
The new Senate Foreign Relations chairman tries to return the committee to the spotlight as he weighs a White House run.
The race to face Bush
Jake Tapper
Democratic presidential wannabes waste no time using their new Senate powers to position themselves for 2004.
Your schedule, Mr. President
Bruce Kluger, David Slavin
Tuesday: ROAD TRIP!!! to Alaska -- and ix-nay on the Exxon Valdez jokes.
Olson by a whisker
Daryl Lindsey, Alicia Montgomery
In a surprising reversal of fortune, before relinquishing control of the Senate, Republicans force a vote on the controversial solicitor general -- and win.
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