The History of the State Department’s Dissent Channel—and How Trump Is Trying to Squelch It The History of the State Department’s Dissent Channel—and How Trump Is Trying to Squelch It
If the administration continues this crackdown, we may soon find out what a nation without career diplomats looks like.
Feb 1, 2017 / Hannah Gurman
John Kerry Was One of the Most Significant Secretaries of State in the Last 50 Years John Kerry Was One of the Most Significant Secretaries of State in the Last 50 Years
Can his legacy survive the Trump administration?
Jan 30, 2017 / Stephen Schlesinger
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
Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever
Trump has shown himself a master at populist stunts, but it won’t be long before working people catch on to his game.
Jan 24, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Trump Finished Off the TPP, but What Is His Real Trade Agenda? Trump Finished Off the TPP, but What Is His Real Trade Agenda?
Spoiler alert: The details are very fuzzy.
Jan 24, 2017 / David Dayen
Trump Could Be the Most Hostile American President the UN Has Ever Faced Trump Could Be the Most Hostile American President the UN Has Ever Faced
Plus, there’s a Republican-led Congress itching to diminish the role of the organization and bankrupt many of its programs.
Jan 9, 2017 / Barbara Crossette
Trump Kicks Off the Return of the Czars Trump Kicks Off the Return of the Czars
Republicans had a huge problem with Obama’s “czars.” Will they say anything now? (Spoiler: no.)
Dec 22, 2016 / David Dayen
Iran, Angered Over Obama’s Renewal of Sanctions, Braces for Trump Iran, Angered Over Obama’s Renewal of Sanctions, Braces for Trump
Nothing would please Tehran’s hard-liners more than for the new US president to push Iran back into confrontational mode.
Dec 5, 2016 / Juan Cole
In Carrier Deal, Trump Is Taking Credit for Some Blatant Crony Capitalism In Carrier Deal, Trump Is Taking Credit for Some Blatant Crony Capitalism
Trump promised to get tough with companies that offshore jobs. He never said anything about buying them off with our tax dollars.
Nov 30, 2016 / Joshua Holland
Democrats: Revoking Trump’s Fast-Track Trade Authority Is Good Policy and Good Politics Democrats: Revoking Trump’s Fast-Track Trade Authority Is Good Policy and Good Politics
Trump doesn’t need fast track to accomplish bilateral deals, but he could use it to dole out corporate favors.
Nov 23, 2016 / David Dayen