Media Decoder Blog: In episode 10 of “House of Cards”, Frank Underwood gets floored.

Episode 10 recap, “House of Card”: After Frank Underwood is clobbered by the president for getting the vote count wrong, he realizes that Congress is not the house he needs to get in order. Ashley Parker and David Carr tease apart the episode.

Media Decoder Blog: In episode 9 of “House of Cards,” Frank Underwood comes under not-so-friendly fire

“House of Cards”: Recapping episode 9. Revolt is in the air: Frank Underwood’s carefully crafted bill to prop up Peter Russo’s candidacy comes undone and it’s an inside job. The alliance of convenience between Frankand Zoe Barnes becomes an intimate battle for power.

Condoleezza Rice to Write Book for Henry Holt

The former secretary of state in the George W. Bush administration will examine the creation of democracy, drawing upon her career and personal life.

Media Decoder: House of Cards: Episode seven and father figures

Do reporters care about the tiny trophies of governance? Ashley Parker and David Carr review episode seven, and discuss whether the people who wield pens care about getting one with presidential pixie dust on it.

Spokesmanship Over, Ex-Obama Aide Now Feels Free … to Speak

48 hours after leaving the White House, Tommy Vietor, the former spokesman for the National Security Council, began making waves on Twitter with a range of pointed opinions.

Media Decoder: Two reporters in a “House of Cards” — a conversation about episode four.

“House of Cards” has become the new D.C. social crutch, a pick-up line of sorts that guarantees ready-made conversation.

Woodward Clashes With White House and Conservatives Take Note

Conservatives have long considered Bob Woodward a scourge for helping to break the Watergate scandal, but this week many lauded his account of a dispute with the White House over his fiscal coverage.