Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue

A brazen president brags about obstruction of Congress and thwarting the system of checks and balances.

John Nichols

McConnell Rules? Not So Much.

On day one of the impeachment trial, the Senate majority leader caved on several proposed rules, while Schumer’s pushback gave House impeachment managers many extra hours to make their case against Trump.

Joan Walsh

What Is Chuck Schumer Doing?

The Senate minority leader is trying to force Republicans to face the political consequences of loyalty to Trump.

Jeet Heer

The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying

As the trial enters its second day, can anyone stop Trump’s Senate enablers from dissembling their way to an acquittal?

Elie Mystal

The US Sanctions on Iran Are Causing a Major Humanitarian Crisis

There has been a catastrophic drop in living standards, and the deterioration in public health warrants immediate action by the international community.

Ahmad Jalalpour

Trump’s Tainted Legal Team Will Help Him Debase the Impeachment Process

Picking Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr proves Trump wants impeachment to be a circus.

Jeet Heer

The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering

His obsession with Iran and the assassination of Suleimani have strengthened Iran’s power in Iraq and damaged the anti-ISIS coalition.

Mohamad Bazzi

Trump’s Threats to the Iranians

Calvin Trillin

Trump Leads a Government of, by, and for Bullies

Where are the president and his minions on the empathy scale? Pretty damn low.

Sasha Abramsky

McConnell’s Impeachment Plan Is to Make Us All Give Up

The senator’s just-released trial rules are designed to exhaust the public into losing focus—and hope.

Elie Mystal