Donald Trump Starts Plotting His Exit
The property tycoon was never going to win. His demise is proof that the party still decides.
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Young and Healthy Americans Spurn Obamacare
Barack Obama’s health law is in trouble because many young and healthy Americans won’t sign up.
Unfunded State Benefits: America’s Next Fiscal Crisis
Many cities and states won’t be able to make good on the promises they’ve made to their workers.
After Paris, Obama Stays the Course Against Islamic State
Politicians thumping their chests are letting the shock of the attacks cloud their judgement.
Republicans Wrongly Bet Paris Attacks Will Change Minds
Americans are no more interested in another Middle Eastern war than they were a week ago.
Obama Claims Steady Progress Against Islamists
The president says the self-declared Islamic State has been contained and now the region must do more.
Republicans Should Stop Obsessing About Tax Cuts
Republicans aren’t going to win the 2016 election with an economic program out of the 1980s.
Rubio’s Hawkishness Could Become a Problem
An exchange with Rand Paul makes clear just how far to the right Marco Rubio is on foreign policy.
Why Moderate Republicans Keep Winning the Nomination
Republican voters in blue states have more power than Republican voters in red states.
Politics, Not Environment, Informed Keystone Decision
The rejection of the Canada-to-Texas pipeline had more to do with American politics than the environment.
The Giant Awakes: America Begins to Reclaim Top Spot
The superpower is striking back against Chinese and Russian challenges to its international system.
Kerry Visit Underscores Uzbekistan’s Pivotal Role
As America draws down in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan is likely to start playing a bigger role in Central Asia.
Between the Crazy, Serious Ideas in Republican Debate
CNBC’s debate was the worst. But it also showed Republicans are serious about solving big problems.
After Lousy Debate, Time for Bush to Worry
Jeb Bush keeps failing to impress voters. That worries party actors who are looking for a candidate.
Freedom Caucus Only One of Republicans’ Problems
The Republican Party as a whole has become more right-wing and less willing to compromise.