Did House Impeachment Managers Make Their Case?
Most agree that it was good theater. But it’s not clear what they’ve proven.
Return of the Technocrats? Or Sinking in the Swamp?
Policy wonks are seeing a refreshing return to the normal order. Some believe that’s a bad thing.
Republicans Stuck Between Trump and a Hard Place
Explaining the continuing cowardice of GOP Senators.
Coming to Grips with Reality
In a sane world, Joe Biden’s election win would not have come as a surprise. Alas . . . .
Trump On ‘Peaceful Transition’
Whether the delusions of a madman or a deliberate scheme to poison the waters, there’s cause for concern.
DNI Refusing to Brief Congress on Election Security
Yet more flouting of the rule of law by the Trump administration.
Senate Republicans Think Trump Guilty, Shouldn’t Be Removed
A binary choice will produce a worse outcome than necessary.
Kamala Harris’s Failure Had Nothing To Do With Her Race
Kamala Harris didn’t fail because of her race, she failed because she was a bad candidate.
Trump’s Syria Moves Face Heavy Criticism
President Trump’s latest Syria move is coming under heavy criticism even from fellow Republicans.
The Post-Trump GOP Will Not Go Back To ‘Normal’
Contrary to the hopes of some, getting rid of Trump isn’t going to purge the GOP of Trumpism.
Epstein Death Leads To Legitimate Questions And Baseless Conspiracy Theories
Jeffrey Epstein’s death by suicide has led to many legitimate questions that should be investigated. It has also led to the rise of a number of baseless conspiracy theories.
John Ratcliffe Is Not Qualified To Be Director Of National Intelligence
President Trump’s nominee to be the next Director of National Intelligence is quite simply not qualified for the position he has been nominated to.
McConnell And Senate Republicans Block Election Security Bills
The evidence is clear that Russia interfered in the election in 2016 and intends to do so again. Despite this, Mitch McConnell is blocking legislation designed to enhance election security.
Trump Fears Biden The Most Of All The Democratic Challengers
Not surprisingly, Donald Trump fears former Vice-President Joe Biden the most of all the Democrats currently running against him.
Could Sanders Be the Democrats’ Trump?
In 2016, a crowded Republican field yielded an unlikely nominee. Could history repeat itself in 2020?
Trump To Sign Funding Bill, Declare ‘National Emergency’ At Border
The President will sign the bill to fund the government and avert another government shutdown, but in doing so he’ll also lay the groundwork for another showdown with Congress.