Executive Branch

Roger Stone

What Did President Trump Know, and When Did He Know It? What Did President Trump Know, and When Did He Know It?

With the indictment of Trump adviser Roger Stone, the impeachment clock is ticking faster.

Jan 25, 2019 / John Nichols

The Shutdown Is Great for Lenders

The Shutdown Is Great for Lenders The Shutdown Is Great for Lenders

As 800,000 furloughed workers suffer a second missed paycheck, credit unions, banks, and finance companies are reaping the rewards.

Jan 25, 2019 / Feature / Susie Cagle

Trump discusses immigration proposals

Trump Is Entering the Terrible Twos—the Tantrums Are Going to Get Worse Trump Is Entering the Terrible Twos—the Tantrums Are Going to Get Worse

His presidency reminds us that this country has relied for too long on a “gentleman’s agreement” to maintain a civil society. We must demand a thorough reconstruction of our p...

Jan 24, 2019 / John Nichols

Neomi Rao

Take Action: Stop Kavanaugh’s Replacement Take Action: Stop Kavanaugh’s Replacement

Plus, help Native American communities and food-insecure families affected by the government shutdown.

Jan 23, 2019 / NationAction

Workers protest government shutdown

It’s Not a Shutdown, It’s a Lockout and a Shakedown of Federal Workers It’s Not a Shutdown, It’s a Lockout and a Shakedown of Federal Workers

The bland, familiar language of “shutdown” coverage fails to capture the crisis into which federal workers and their families have been thrust.

Jan 23, 2019 / John Nichols

Kirstjen Nielsen

Kirstjen Nielsen Lied to Congress About Trump’s War on Migrant Children Kirstjen Nielsen Lied to Congress About Trump’s War on Migrant Children

Senator Jeff Merkley is demanding a perjury inquiry. And he’s got documents that point to shameful wrongdoing.

Jan 18, 2019 / John Nichols

Stand With Los Angeles Teachers on Strike

Stand With Los Angeles Teachers on Strike Stand With Los Angeles Teachers on Strike

Plus ways to support furloughed federal workers and oppose Betsy Devos’s destructive sexual-assault policies.

Jan 15, 2019 / StudentNation / NationAction

Trump Oval Office address

We Cannot Afford More Media Malpractice We Cannot Afford More Media Malpractice

As the new House majority rolls out its agenda, outlets should reevaluate how they cover politics and policy.

Jan 15, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

William Barr

6 Questions William Barr Must Answer Before the Senate Weighs Confirming Him as Attorney General 6 Questions William Barr Must Answer Before the Senate Weighs Confirming Him as Attorney General

If he fails to establish that he is committed to protect the Mueller probe and the rule of law, he simply has to be rejected.

Jan 14, 2019 / John Nichols

Paul Manafort 2018

The Manafort Revelation Is Not a Smoking Gun The Manafort Revelation Is Not a Smoking Gun

Proponents of the Trump-Russia collusion theory wildly overstate their case, again.

Jan 11, 2019 / Aaron Maté

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