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Why Can't Departing GOP Lawmakers Express Regret?
25 members of the House are either already gone or will not be back in January 2019.
Trump Wants More Border Agents. We Don't Need Them
Border Patrol agents are the most likely to be fired for poor discipline and bad performance.
Will Trump Attacks on CNN Nix Time-Warner/AT&T Merger?
If retaliation against CNN motivates the DOJ's decision, the administration has violated the First Amendment.
Is Russian Cash Funding Trump's Collusion Defense?
At least $12,000 of the president's defense funds have come from a Ukrainian-born billionaire with ties to Putin.
If Trump Scraps NAFTA, We're All Going to Be Poorer
Merchandise trade with Mexico and Canada last year totaled more than $1 trillion—nearly 6 percent of US GDP.
8 Reasons We All, Including Trump, Should Fear Putin
It's high time Trump stood up to Putin's aggression and played Churchill rather than Chamberlain.
This Is What True Republican Tax Reform Would Look Like
Neil Buchanan writes that Republicans are hell bent on delivering huge windfalls to their mega-patrons.
How the Dem Victory in Virginia Changed Everything
The aura of defeat may discourage Republican donors who do not want to throw money away.
Did Sessions Recuse Himself From Investigating Clinton
The Attorney General must explain himself today to the House Judiciary Committee.
Where Are the Republican Leaders' Profiles in Courage?
Senators Corker, Flake and McCain have indicated that Trump is fundamentally unfit to be president.
How the Kremlin Span the On-Off Trump-Putin Meeting
The meeting that did not happen could have been a symbolic coup for Moscow. Lavrov's anger was understandable.
Trump's Businesses Don't Follow His Strictures on Trade
Trump subscribes to a very simplistic—and wrong—understanding of international trade.
Robert Reich: True Patriots Pay Their Taxes
Patriotism isn't mostly about saluting the flag. It's about taking a fair share of the burden of keeping America going.
A Year Into Trump's Russia Policy, How's It All Going?
Five experts weigh in on the successes and failures and where to go from here.
Democrats' Midterm Prospects Look Positively Peachy
But the Dems are having problems recruiting candidates in some vulnerable congressional districts.
Trump's Dodgy Deal Is Sending Christians Back to Iraq
During the campaign, Trump promised Iraqi and Syrian Christians protection and they rewarded him with their votes.
I'm a Multi-Millionaire. My Heirs Should Pay Estate Tax
Some unpatriotic, selfish and backwards Americans see taxes as theft by government.
GOP's 'Tax Reform' is an Absurd, Incomprehensible Sham
Whatever they pass, they'll call it 'reform' and Trump will call it 'tremendous.'
Judging Trump: Can Dems Win House and Senate in 2018?
Republicans have a lot to lose. Including the power to change boundaries to maintain their grip on the states.
How About Keeping the Russians Out, Mr. Zuckerberg?
The social media magnates must keep the democratic process safe. Or Congress will force them to do it.
Schiff: What I Have Learned About Russian Collusion
'The Russians were dumping emails on a daily basis that forced Clinton to defend herself.'
Obama Tapped Into Roots of Trump's America First Policy
While Obama criticized NATO allies for being too dependent on the U.S., Trump raised it to a new level.
Why're Top Americans Funding Russia Propaganda Concert?
Russian maestro Gergiev and pianist Matsuev signed a letter in support of Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
Did Sessions Commit Perjury By Denying Russian Links?
Testimony from Papadopoulos and Page cast doubt on the Attorney General's honesty.
Judging Trump: So Who's Going to Win the 2018 Midterms?
Almost all the polls in the past six months give the Democrats an edge.
What Is Deep State? Civil Servants Obeying Rule of Law
The gun control debate has raised the question of loyalty of government employees. Would soldiers join an insurrection?
Trump Can't Block His Hostile Twitter Followers
@realDonaldTrump has become a public forum akin to a public park or a town hall meeting.
Why We Urgently Need to Cut the Corporate Tax Rate
Hefty tax rates send US corporations overseas and foreign investors to decrease their stakes in America.
Did Carter Page Perjure Himself Over His Russian Links?
Did the Trump official lie to the Trump campaign or to the House Intelligence Committee?
Liberals Enjoy Their Fantasies of Impeaching Trump
They've cooked up resignation scenarios, divined constitutional solutions, and even called for a military coup.