Some Day This Presidency’s Gonna End…

Trump’s lack of focus may spare us the worst outcomes in this one instance.

President Donald J. Trump is seen on a cellphone screen as he addresses his remarks at a White House Coronavirus Taskforce update briefing Monday, March 9, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen) President Donald J. Trump is seen on a cellphone screen as he addresses his remarks at a White House Coronavirus Taskforce update briefing Monday, March 9, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen)

Seeing Double on Doubling Down

Resisting gaslighting must be social. It’s crucial for those who oppose Trump’s falsehoods to remind each other, again and again, that 2 + 2 = 4.

Joseph Nye, 1937-2025

The scholar-statesman best known for coining “soft power” has died at 88.

SaturTabs

April 5, 2025 - Rally in downtown Boston, Massachusetts to express outrage at President Trump, his policies and his minions. April 5, 2025 - Rally in downtown Boston, Massachusetts to express outrage at President Trump, his policies and his minions.

The Backlash Has Begun

Nationwide protests yesterday show a growing outrage over Trump 2.0.

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All-in On China

A natural evolution in American foreign policy, albeit a concerning one.

Trump and the Liberal Order

America is getting screwed by playing by the rules it created.

The Leader of the Free World?

The postwar era may have ended yesterday.

US Abandons Ukraine, Ruptures Atlantic Alliance

A shocking but completely unsurprising development.

The New World Order

Really, a older, more imperialistic one.

Trumpy Sunday Tabs

Sorting through the deluge.

Trump’s Mandate

About half the country wants about half of Trump.

Making Imperialism Great Again

Greenland, Canada, and Panama. Oh my.

This Week in Trump

And what a week it has been.

Trump Cancels Visit To Denmark Because Danes Won’t Sell Greenland

Another day, another Trump temper tantrum.

Trump Administration Reportedly Still Looking At Buying Greenland

On the Sunday shows today, one of the President’s top aides insisted that the Administration is seriously looking at the idea of buying Greenland even though it isn’t for sale.

Greenland

This timeline is just so weird.

This Reactionary Moment

Continuing the conversation from James Joyner’s post.

Trump Wants To Buy Greenland

President Trump wants to make a deal.

John Bolton Is Foolishly Calling For Preemptive War Against North Korea

John Bolton is leading a cry for preemptive war against North Korea.

Mind-Blowing Maps

Trending on Twitter this morning is a collection of infographics compiled by Ezra Klein under the heading “22 maps and charts that will surprise you.”

Polar Bear Shrinkage