Political Figures

Obama and Putin

Why Is the US Failing to Honor Russia’s Victory Day Anniversary? Why Is the US Failing to Honor Russia’s Victory Day Anniversary?

Instead of honoring shared sacrifice in the fight against the Nazis, the president has taken another cheap shot at Russia over Ukraine.

May 7, 2015 / Martin Sieff

If You’re Wondering If Hillary Is Turning Populist, Just Ask Her Banker Friends

If You’re Wondering If Hillary Is Turning Populist, Just Ask Her Banker Friends If You’re Wondering If Hillary Is Turning Populist, Just Ask Her Banker Friends

Hillary Clinton is trying to recast herself as the future president of the people—but she’ll need more than a PR campaign to erase her long-standing ties to Wall Street...

May 7, 2015 / Nomi Prins

One Christie Aide Pleads Guilty, Two Are Indicted in Bridgegate Case One Christie Aide Pleads Guilty, Two Are Indicted in Bridgegate Case

The Christie camp says that this isn’t a loss: With Chris in the dark, aides tried pleasing the boss. One reason that doubts about Chris haven’t eased: What was it that made them believe he’d be pleased?

May 5, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

How American Exceptionalism Covers Up the Injustices of Drone Warfare

How American Exceptionalism Covers Up the Injustices of Drone Warfare How American Exceptionalism Covers Up the Injustices of Drone Warfare

The “We’re Number One!” attitude is a disease eating at the very root of our principles.

May 1, 2015 / Mike Farrell

‘Clinton Rules’ 2.0

‘Clinton Rules’ 2.0 ‘Clinton Rules’ 2.0

Falling back down the rabbit hole.

Apr 29, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

Drone Accidents Happen

Drone Accidents Happen Drone Accidents Happen

But hey, we’re sure someone will be held accountable for the thousands of civilian deaths at some point...right?

Apr 28, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

No Joke, Cheney Was the Worst President

No Joke, Cheney Was the Worst President No Joke, Cheney Was the Worst President

Obama's barb worked because it had the ring of truth.

Apr 27, 2015 / John Nichols

Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP

Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP

In a lengthy call with reporters, Obama pushed back hard on liberal criticisms of his trade bill.

Apr 24, 2015 / George Zornick

The Clinton Scandal Rabbit Hole

The Clinton Scandal Rabbit Hole The Clinton Scandal Rabbit Hole

How can we judge the latest Clinton scandal when the reporting around it is so murky?

Apr 23, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

Republican Contenders Stream into New Hampshire Republican Contenders Stream into New Hampshire

Obama they live to denounce. But Hillary’s who they must trounce. An awkward conundrum occurs: Is everything his fault or hers?

Apr 22, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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