Executive Branch

Trump on the Big Screen at CPAC

The Reality-Show President, Season One The Reality-Show President, Season One

Featuring meltdowns, tantrums, betrayals and racism. What happens next?

Jan 15, 2018 / Column / Laila Lalami

Senator Dianne Feinstein

Secrets of the Trump-Russia Dossier Secrets of the Trump-Russia Dossier

There are some eye-popping revelations in the transcript of Glenn Simpson’s testimony before Congress.

Jan 12, 2018 / Bob Dreyfuss

Donald Trump

We Must Denounce Trump’s Racist Actions, Not Just His Racist Words We Must Denounce Trump’s Racist Actions, Not Just His Racist Words

The victories of the civil-rights movement include Medicaid and reforms to our immigration system. Trump targeted both of these, in one day.

Jan 12, 2018 / Dorian T. Warren

Why Donald Trump Said ‘Shithole Countries’

Why Donald Trump Said ‘Shithole Countries’ Why Donald Trump Said ‘Shithole Countries’

He was playing to his racist supporters. Afterward, conservative pundits tried to defend him.

Jan 12, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Donald Trump’s Ruling Passions

Donald Trump’s Ruling Passions Donald Trump’s Ruling Passions

Driven by publicity and money, Trump wields prejudice to serve his aims.

Jan 12, 2018 / Feature / David Bromwich

Trump Bipartisan Immigration Meeting

The Art of the DACA Deal? The Art of the DACA Deal?

Trump wants a DACA deal, but only if other people figure out what’s in it first.

Jan 11, 2018 / Julianne Hing

Trump Speaks with Reporters

Trump Is Winning the War on Truth Trump Is Winning the War on Truth

Lying presidents aren’t new, but Trump’s mendacity stands apart.

Jan 11, 2018 / Column / Eric Alterman

Trump White House USA Hat

Trump’s Policies Offer Plutocracy on Steroids, Not Economic Populism Trump’s Policies Offer Plutocracy on Steroids, Not Economic Populism

Democrats must expose the president’s broken promise to working people.

Jan 9, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Trump ends TPS

Trump to 200,000 Salvadoran Immigrants: Drop Dead Trump to 200,000 Salvadoran Immigrants: Drop Dead

The end of Temporary Protected Status will be catastrophic for people who have made their homes here for nearly two decades.

Jan 8, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky

Nikki Haley Iran

Donald Trump and Nikki Haley Take Aim at the UN Human Rights Council Donald Trump and Nikki Haley Take Aim at the UN Human Rights Council

Haley has been voicing skepticism about the council’s value since her Senate confirmation hearing almost a year ago.

Jan 8, 2018 / Barbara Crossette

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