George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

Senator Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz’s Biggest Liability Is Probably His Constant Lying Ted Cruz’s Biggest Liability Is Probably His Constant Lying

Conservatives love Cruz’s brand of “truth” telling—but will it come back to haunt him?

Mar 23, 2015 / George Zornick

Does It Matter That Hillary Clinton Deleted Her E-Mails?

Does It Matter That Hillary Clinton Deleted Her E-Mails? Does It Matter That Hillary Clinton Deleted Her E-Mails?

Why might Clinton have chosen to bring on the perception problems that come with deleting e-mail?

Mar 12, 2015 / George Zornick

Chelsea Manning Photo

Court: Army Must Refer to Chelsea Manning as a Woman Court: Army Must Refer to Chelsea Manning as a Woman

The military is still now allowing Manning to grow her hair like a female prisoner.

Mar 5, 2015 / George Zornick

The Danger Lurking in a Possible Supreme Court Victory for Obamacare

The Danger Lurking in a Possible Supreme Court Victory for Obamacare The Danger Lurking in a Possible Supreme Court Victory for Obamacare

There is a way President Cruz could still badly damage Obamacare all by himself, even if the Supreme Court upholds the law.

Mar 5, 2015 / George Zornick

Gabby Giffords Returns to Capitol Hill to Push Background Checks

Gabby Giffords Returns to Capitol Hill to Push Background Checks Gabby Giffords Returns to Capitol Hill to Push Background Checks

The gun-control debate may have receded from memory, but advocates are still pushing Congress to take action.

Mar 4, 2015 / George Zornick

Administration Admits Vague Language in Obama’s AUMF Is ‘Very Deliberate’

Administration Admits Vague Language in Obama’s AUMF Is ‘Very Deliberate’ Administration Admits Vague Language in Obama’s AUMF Is ‘Very Deliberate’

A top defense official says the lack of geographic limits was “very deliberate” and could be used to fight a worldwide war against “extremism.”

Mar 3, 2015 / George Zornick

If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries

If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries

There are no geographic boundaries in Obama’s proposed AUMF, and ISIL “affiliates” are popping up everywhere.

Feb 20, 2015 / George Zornick

Elizabeth Warren Knows Why You Want Her to Run for President

Elizabeth Warren Knows Why You Want Her to Run for President Elizabeth Warren Knows Why You Want Her to Run for President

The senator finally addressed the growing movement to draft her into the 2016 race.

Feb 19, 2015 / George Zornick

Democrats Need an Elizabeth Warren for Foreign Policy

Democrats Need an Elizabeth Warren for Foreign Policy Democrats Need an Elizabeth Warren for Foreign Policy

Hillary Clinton is already adopting a more aggressive foreign policy posture. Can it be challenged?

Feb 13, 2015 / George Zornick

Key Democrats Worry Obama Proposal Might Lead to Open-Ended War

Key Democrats Worry Obama Proposal Might Lead to Open-Ended War Key Democrats Worry Obama Proposal Might Lead to Open-Ended War

Loose language and one key omission might render Obama’s request meaningless, or even dangerous.

Feb 11, 2015 / George Zornick

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