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Impeachment Shouldn’t Overshadow Saudi Scandals Impeachment Shouldn’t Overshadow Saudi Scandals

Mohammed bin Salman is out of control and has Trump’s protection. Democrats should ask why.

Jan 24, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Trump at Hangar Rally

The Orchestrated Chaos of US Foreign Policy Under Trump The Orchestrated Chaos of US Foreign Policy Under Trump

America’s disturbingly well-oiled war machine is being taken to the extreme under the current administration.

Jan 24, 2020 / Danny Sjursen

Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue

Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue

A brazen president brags about obstruction of Congress and thwarting the system of checks and balances.

Jan 22, 2020 / John Nichols

Mitch McConnell leaves the Senate chamber on recess from impeachment trial.

McConnell Rules? Not So Much. McConnell Rules? Not So Much.

On day one of the impeachment trial, the Senate majority leader caved on several proposed rules, while Schumer’s pushback gave House impeachment managers many extra hours to make t...

Jan 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Schumer speaks to media during impeachment

What Is Chuck Schumer Doing? What Is Chuck Schumer Doing?

The Senate minority leader is trying to force Republicans to face the political consequences of loyalty to Trump.

Jan 22, 2020 / Jeet Heer

The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying

The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying

As the trial enters its second day, can anyone stop Trump’s Senate enablers from dissembling their way to an acquittal?

Jan 22, 2020 / Elie Mystal

An Iranian man and child in a drugstore, 2018

The US Sanctions on Iran Are Causing a Major Humanitarian Crisis The US Sanctions on Iran Are Causing a Major Humanitarian Crisis

There has been a catastrophic drop in living standards, and the deterioration in public health warrants immediate action by the international community.

Jan 21, 2020 / Ahmad Jalalpour

Kenneth Starr and Alan Dershowitz

Trump’s Tainted Legal Team Will Help Him Debase the Impeachment Process Trump’s Tainted Legal Team Will Help Him Debase the Impeachment Process

Picking Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr proves Trump wants impeachment to be a circus.

Jan 21, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Mourners attend a funeral procession for Suleimani and al-Muhandis.

The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering

His obsession with Iran and the assassination of Suleimani have strengthened Iran’s power in Iraq and damaged the anti-ISIS coalition.

Jan 21, 2020 / Mohamad Bazzi

Trump’s Threats to the Iranians

Trump’s Threats to the Iranians Trump’s Threats to the Iranians

He said we would target their cultural sites. The next day, he had much less surety. Still, thinking of what might be culture to him, They’re beefing up golf course security.

Jan 21, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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