Trump Critics and Russia Hawks Have Change of Heart
Lindsey Graham and Rand Paul were once clear-eyed about Donald Trump and Russia. What changed?
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Trump’s Drug Policy Is Destroying Lives
A sudden crackdown on opioids is leaving Americans without care.
This Is What They Voted For
Republicans don’t care about the crimes and corruption surrounding Donald Trump.
“Only the Best People.” Two More Trump Campaign Officials Guilty
Paul Manafort’s verdict and Michael Cohen’s guilty plea bring the number of criminal campaign workers up to five.
EU Shields Companies from Trump’s New Sanctions on Iran
Europe, together with China and Russia, is honoring the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
Republicans Are Killing Market-Based Health Care in America
By sabotaging Obamacare, Republicans are giving Democrats no choice but to push for government-run health care.
Two-Party System Leaves Anti-Trump Republicans in the Lurch
As the Republican Party becomes statist, small-government conservatives have nowhere to go.
When America First Meets Italy First
Donald Trump and Giuseppe Conte speak the same language but don’t have a lot in common.
Midterm Elections Likely to Deepen Blue-Red Divide in America
Democrats are the party of the cities and diversity. Republicans are the party of the left behind.
Republicans Believe in Nothing But Trump
Republicans once took a hard line against Russia. Now they applaud Trump for kowtowing to Putin.
How Should Europe Deal with the Putin Apologist in the White House?
Europe needs to circle the wagons, deepen defense cooperation and uphold liberal norms.
Trump Believes Summit with Putin Has Reset Relations. He’s Wrong
A single meeting of two leaders doesn’t usually change the fate of nations.
Rumors of a Democratic Civil War Are (Probably) Exaggerated
When it comes to bread-and-butter issues, centrist and left-wing candidates actually have a lot in common.
Removing American Troops from Germany Would Be a Mistake
Those 35,000 soldiers serve American, not German, interests.
Give America’s Cities the Power They Deserve
To avoid deepening the rural-urban split, devolve more power to city governments.