Executive Branch

Here’s an Idea: Don’t Pay Them

Here’s an Idea: Don’t Pay Them Here’s an Idea: Don’t Pay Them

Congressional Progressive Caucus cochair Mark Pocan has a great idea: If Trump appointees block congressional testimony, block their paychecks.

Oct 12, 2019 / John Nichols

Donald Trump pats his bicep and pumps at an August 2019 rally.

It’s Not a Coup, It’s the Constitution It’s Not a Coup, It’s the Constitution

Trump's exploitation of his position and its authority is precisely what presidents are supposed to be impeached for.

Oct 8, 2019 / John Nichols

Donald Trump

Don’t Let Impeachment Conceal Trump’s Serial Derelictions of Duty Don’t Let Impeachment Conceal Trump’s Serial Derelictions of Duty

It is up to independent media, citizen movements, and presidential candidates to challenge what will be left out of the impeachment proceedings.

Oct 8, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Drilling in California Central Valley

As We Focus on Impeachment, Trump Is Restructuring the Country As We Focus on Impeachment, Trump Is Restructuring the Country

His administration is working hard to shut down immigration, eliminate environmental regulations, and undermine abortion rights.

Oct 8, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

The Untouchables The Untouchables

Nice country you’ve got here. Be a shame if something happened to it.

Oct 8, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

The Wisconsin Senator Who Keeps Making Things Worse for Trump

The Wisconsin Senator Who Keeps Making Things Worse for Trump The Wisconsin Senator Who Keeps Making Things Worse for Trump

Wild-eyed Senator Ron Johnson is desperate to help the president. Instead, he’s confirmed a lot of what the whistle-blower said—and made Biden look good.

Oct 7, 2019 / John Nichols

William Taylor

All the President’s Scandals All the President’s Scandals

As Ukrainegate dominates headlines, Democrats need to make the case that Trump’s corruption goes much deeper.

Oct 4, 2019 / Jeet Heer

The Impeachment Crisis Just Got Worse for the GOP

The Impeachment Crisis Just Got Worse for the GOP The Impeachment Crisis Just Got Worse for the GOP

Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to bring Pompeo and Pence down with him.

Oct 3, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Donald Trump

Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations

Is US national security being trumped by loathing for Trump?

Oct 3, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

‘Is It a Crime to Expose Crimes Already Committed?’

‘Is It a Crime to Expose Crimes Already Committed?’ ‘Is It a Crime to Expose Crimes Already Committed?’

Reading Edward Snowden’s new memoir in the midst of the current scandal raging in Washington, the famous Iraq War whistle-blower explains why all whistle-blowers deserve our protec...

Oct 3, 2019 / Katharine Gun

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