Executive Branch

Trump in Alabama

Trump’s Ghostwriter Says the President Is Now In Survival Mode Trump’s Ghostwriter Says the President Is Now In Survival Mode

Tony Schwartz, the author behind The Art of the Deal, says Trump is moving to “a darker place”

Nov 3, 2017 / Jon Wiener

Mueller Capitol

Why the Papadopoulos Plea Isn’t a Smoking Gun Why the Papadopoulos Plea Isn’t a Smoking Gun

It details a possible link between the Trump campaign and Russian operatives. But Papadopoulos could also be exaggerating, misled, or lying.

Nov 2, 2017 / Aaron Maté

Donald Trump

Donald Trump Has a New Tax-Reform Idea, and It’s Very Bad Donald Trump Has a New Tax-Reform Idea, and It’s Very Bad

Millions would go without insurance to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.

Nov 1, 2017 / George Zornick

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

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