Trumpcare Is a Political Disaster—for Trump Trumpcare Is a Political Disaster—for Trump
Failure to pass a bill reveals the White House’s weakness. But passing the bill will ravage Trump’s base.
Mar 10, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Donald Trump, the Unbelievable Baby Man! Donald Trump, the Unbelievable Baby Man!
His new superpower: reading the teleprompter.
Mar 7, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow
Donald Trump Has Begun a Frontal Assault on Financial Reform Donald Trump Has Begun a Frontal Assault on Financial Reform
Friday’s executive order is mainly just a message, but it's a scary one.
Feb 3, 2017 / David Dayen
Trump Did Not Fulfill His Day-One Promise to Drain the Swamp Trump Did Not Fulfill His Day-One Promise to Drain the Swamp
The president has signed a lot of executive orders—but not this one.
Jan 25, 2017 / David Dayen
Where’s the GOP’s Health-Care Plan? Where’s the GOP’s Health-Care Plan?
This isn’t simply about dollars and sense. This is about lives and health.
Jan 10, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why Workers Everywhere Should Be Scared by Kentucky’s Assault on Unions Why Workers Everywhere Should Be Scared by Kentucky’s Assault on Unions
Workers should be preparing to push back as the Republicans who control the White House and the Congress bring their anti-union agenda to Washington.
Jan 5, 2017 / John Nichols
Just 18 Percent of Americans Approve of the Congress Paul Ryan Leads Just 18 Percent of Americans Approve of the Congress Paul Ryan Leads
But Republicans are sticking with him.
Jan 4, 2017 / John Nichols
House Republicans Dive into the Swamp House Republicans Dive into the Swamp
A scheme to gut ethics oversight revealed the true character of GOP members of the House and their so-called leadership.
Jan 3, 2017 / John Nichols
Donald Trump Is Just Another Handmaiden to Capital Donald Trump Is Just Another Handmaiden to Capital
If you look past his tweets, Trump’s been remarkably consistent in promising to gut regulations and cut taxes.
Dec 8, 2016 / David Dayen
Donald Trump Is Coming for Your Medicare Donald Trump Is Coming for Your Medicare
The selection of Tom Price to head HHS brings the president-elect into alignment with Speaker Paul Ryan.
Nov 29, 2016 / David Dayen