Executive Branch

Kushner Russiagate

Did Moscow Get Help From the Trump Campaign in Its Social-Media Trolling? Did Moscow Get Help From the Trump Campaign in Its Social-Media Trolling?

Cambridge Analytica was a crucial part of Trump’s election efforts—and the firm has had extensive experience in Russia.

Oct 31, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

Trump Goes to Asia—but the Pentagon Gets There First

Trump Goes to Asia—but the Pentagon Gets There First Trump Goes to Asia—but the Pentagon Gets There First

Mattis confirms policy with Manila, Tokyo, and Seoul before the president’s first trip across the Pacific.

Oct 31, 2017 / Patrick Lawrence

Osama bin Laden

Osama bin Laden’s Plan Worked Osama bin Laden’s Plan Worked

He got exactly what he wanted: endless US wars in the Muslim world.

Oct 31, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt

Everything Just Got Worse for Donald Trump

Everything Just Got Worse for Donald Trump Everything Just Got Worse for Donald Trump

But don’t plan any impeachment parties just yet.

Oct 30, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Pence in Georgia

Jane Mayer: The Problem With President Pence Jane Mayer: The Problem With President Pence

Trump is impulsive and dangerous, but Pence might be more effective.

Oct 27, 2017 / Jon Wiener

Trump Halloween Mask

In the Era of Trump, Illusions Are Not Reserved for Halloween In the Era of Trump, Illusions Are Not Reserved for Halloween

Be afraid.

Oct 26, 2017 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Yellowstone National Park

Exclusive: The Interior Department Scrubs Climate Change From Its Strategic Plan Exclusive: The Interior Department Scrubs Climate Change From Its Strategic Plan

A leaked draft of a five-year plan reveals how the DOI will prioritize “energy dominance” over conservation.

Oct 25, 2017 / Adam Federman

Donald Trump’s Art of the Comeback

Trump’s Latest Get-Rich-Quick Scheme: Pass His Own Tax Plan Trump’s Latest Get-Rich-Quick Scheme: Pass His Own Tax Plan

Trump and many members of his cabinet would reap billions if the GOP tax cuts become law. 

Oct 20, 2017 / George Zornick

Trump on Fox News

The Devolution Will Be Televised The Devolution Will Be Televised

Preserving the public record on television is becoming an ever-more-urgent task and critical challenge for the country and the world.

Oct 18, 2017 / Peter B. Kaufman and Jeff Ubois

Donald Trump makes statement on Iran

Donald Trump Has Had a Lot of Help in Sabotaging the Iran Deal Donald Trump Has Had a Lot of Help in Sabotaging the Iran Deal

Washington is just not equipped to negotiate its way into the 21st century.

Oct 16, 2017 / Patrick Lawrence

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