The Republican Tax Plan Is Awful. It Will Probably Pass Anyway
Republicans have been in power for a year and achieved almost nothing. They need a win.
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It’s Not the Economy, Stupid!
Fear of losing power and status created the alliances that voted for Brexit, European populism and Donald Trump.
Allies Wary of Sharing Intelligence Since Trump Betrayed Israeli Source
Countries better think twice about sharing information with the president of the United States.
Saudi Prince Mohammad Misreads the Tea Leaves in Washington
The Saudi crown prince seems to believe Donald Trump’s support is all he needs. That is a mistake.
Trump Cedes Initiative to China and Russia
The American allows China to take the lead in technology and Russia the lead in postwar Syria.
World Not Waiting for America: Pacific Nations Continue Trade Deal
Asian and Latin American nations keep the Trans Pacific Partnership alive.
Surely This Is Rock Bottom for Republicans?
Republicans are debating — debating! — if they can support a man who has been accused of molesting a teenager.
Trump Accepts Putin’s Denials of Election Interference
The president takes the Russian’s word for it. “I can’t stand there and argue with him.”
Trump’s Gutting of the Foreign Service Alarms Diplomats
Diplomats warn that American leadership is unthinkable without a strong Foreign Service. Trump disagrees.
Takeaways from Democratic Victories in Virginia
Democrats won by appealing to middle-income suburbanites who are appalled by the bigotry on the right.
The American Culture Wars Are Officially a Strategic Threat
Extreme partisanship has left America vulnerable to exploitation by a foreign power. This cannot last.
Lessons for Democrats from Europe
Europe’s social democrats tried to win back working-class voters.
Former Trump Campaign Officials Arrested in Russia Probe
Paul Manafort is accused of conspiracy against the United States. George Papadopoulos has admitted to lying to the FBI.
How Significant Is Latest Republican Criticism of Trump?
George W. Bush, John McCain, Bob Corker and Jeff Flake don’t mince words. But they have nothing to lose.
How Ripe for Tyranny Is America? Two Numbers to Give You Pause
Republicans have lost trust in the media while one in five students would tolerate violence to block out unwelcome speech.