Executive Branch

Republican Senators Just Sold Out Democracy

Republican Senators Just Sold Out Democracy Republican Senators Just Sold Out Democracy

By acquitting Trump, Republicans handed the president nearly unlimited power—and revealed the extent of their venality.

Feb 5, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Trump’s Vulnerability Is That He’s Divorced From Reality

Trump’s Vulnerability Is That He’s Divorced From Reality Trump’s Vulnerability Is That He’s Divorced From Reality

In the State of the Union, the president made clear that his reelection strategy is to foment fear and division through lies and merciless propaganda.

Feb 5, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Trump’s State of the Union Was a Terrifying Game Show Stunt

Trump’s State of the Union Was a Terrifying Game Show Stunt Trump’s State of the Union Was a Terrifying Game Show Stunt

The president lied and handed out medals, while the Democrats fumbled.

Feb 5, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Democrats Need to Break Their Cold War–Addled Impeachment Fever

Democrats Need to Break Their Cold War–Addled Impeachment Fever Democrats Need to Break Their Cold War–Addled Impeachment Fever

When liberals start rallying around John Bolton, you know something is off.

Jan 31, 2020 / Aaron Maté

John Bolton at a cabinet meeting with Donald Trump

Trump and Bolton Are Still on the Same Team Trump and Bolton Are Still on the Same Team

Despite the turmoil of impeachment, the neocons are back in the driver’s seat in Washington.

Jan 31, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Donald Trump’s ‘Defense’ Would Make the President a King

Donald Trump’s ‘Defense’ Would Make the President a King Donald Trump’s ‘Defense’ Would Make the President a King

The argument against impeachment by Trump’s team proposes a super-presidency—an unlimited and fully imperial leader—that could rarely if ever be checked and balanced.

Jan 29, 2020 / John Nichols

John Bolton

Trump Can’t Stop Bolton From Testifying. Only Cowardly Senate Republicans Can. Trump Can’t Stop Bolton From Testifying. Only Cowardly Senate Republicans Can.

And if they do that, Bolton must release his bombshell book immediately.

Jan 28, 2020 / Joan Walsh

John Bolton and a map

Bolton’s Bombshell Will Take Time to Explode Bolton’s Bombshell Will Take Time to Explode

Revelations from Bolton’s new book make congressional Republicans look like accomplices.

Jan 27, 2020 / Jeet Heer

The Road to the Green New Deal Lies Through This Overlooked Agency

The Road to the Green New Deal Lies Through This Overlooked Agency The Road to the Green New Deal Lies Through This Overlooked Agency

The Department of Interior will shape the fate of this country’s climate resilience—but first it will have to be rebuilt after being ransacked by Trump cronies.

Jan 27, 2020 / Jimmy Tobias

Trump Saudi Arms Deal

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

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