Executive Branch

Donald Trump Thumbs

Relax, Donald: After 100 Days, You’ve Already Done So Much Relax, Donald: After 100 Days, You’ve Already Done So Much

President Trump shouldn’t be so defensive about Saturday’s milestone. The list of his accomplishments is long.

Apr 27, 2017 / Peter Dreier

Putin Speech

Mounting Incitements to War With Russia Mounting Incitements to War With Russia

Villainizing the Kremlin—without much evidence—for crises from Washington and Europe to Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan is increasing the possibility of a US-Russian war.

Apr 26, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

Trump and Obama meet

Clinton and Obama Laid the Groundwork for Donald Trump’s War on Immigrants Clinton and Obama Laid the Groundwork for Donald Trump’s War on Immigrants

Trump’s rhetoric is shocking, but his immigration policy is nothing new.

Apr 25, 2017 / Aviva Chomsky

War-merica

Where Is the Elizabeth Warren of Foreign Policy? Where Is the Elizabeth Warren of Foreign Policy?

A challenge to the failed doctrines of the Democratic foreign-policy establishment is long overdue. 

Apr 25, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

No Muslim Ban

The First 100 Days of Resistance Restored Our Faith in Democracy The First 100 Days of Resistance Restored Our Faith in Democracy

But progressives must continue to take to the streets—and push Democrats to offer a real alternative.

Apr 24, 2017 / John Nichols

Donald Trump Syria Bombing Briefing

It’s Not ‘McCarthyism’ to Demand Answers on Trump, Russia, and the Election It’s Not ‘McCarthyism’ to Demand Answers on Trump, Russia, and the Election

Using the language of the anticommunist witch hunt for this moment is a mistake.

Apr 21, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Donald Trump and Bill O'Reilly

An O’Reilly Defender An O’Reilly Defender

“I don’t think Bill did anything wrong.” —Donald Trump The president’s defending Bill, However grim the charges are. No flip-flop there: Trump’s plainly said That groping’s fine if…

Apr 20, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Obama From the Rearview Mirror

Obama From the Rearview Mirror Obama From the Rearview Mirror

The former president didn’t lose the argument with the right; he chose not to wage it.

Apr 20, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Robert L. Borosage

Trumpcare Protest

The GOP’s Attacks on the Poor Are About to Get Stealthier The GOP’s Attacks on the Poor Are About to Get Stealthier

Are we ready?

Apr 20, 2017 / Column / Kai Wright

Trump’s ‘Extreme’ Budget Is Just Paul Ryan’s Old Bad Plan With a Comb-Over

Trump’s ‘Extreme’ Budget Is Just Paul Ryan’s Old Bad Plan With a Comb-Over Trump’s ‘Extreme’ Budget Is Just Paul Ryan’s Old Bad Plan With a Comb-Over

Ryan avoided naming the popular programs that both politicians would cut.

Apr 20, 2017 / Bryce Covert

x