Why Is Trump Suddenly Sidelining Israel? Why Is Trump Suddenly Sidelining Israel?
If Israel gets in the way of deal-making with the Gulf plutocrats, it could become an annoyance that Trump might feel he can’t afford.
Jun 6, 2025 / Juan Cole
Michael Ledeen Was the Forrest Gump of American Fascism Michael Ledeen Was the Forrest Gump of American Fascism
From Iran-contra to Iraq war WMD lies to Trumpism, this right-wing pundit kept subverting democracy.
May 30, 2025 / Jeet Heer
This Isn’t the First Time the United States Has Kidnapped People This Isn’t the First Time the United States Has Kidnapped People
The current administration is not simply an aberration but reflects past practices from periods in our history with which Americans were once comfortable.
May 27, 2025 / Andrea Mazzarino
Trump’s “Golden Age” Means No End to Palestinian Slaughter Trump’s “Golden Age” Means No End to Palestinian Slaughter
The president’s much-touted foreign policy shake-up is blighted by continued support for genocide.
May 19, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Why Pete Hegseth Still Has a Job Why Pete Hegseth Still Has a Job
Hegseth is terrible at every part of his job except the one that matters to Trump—a willingness to break with norms that keep the military in check.
May 12, 2025 / Laura Jedeed
DOGE Is Wreaking Havoc on Everything—Except the War Machine DOGE Is Wreaking Havoc on Everything—Except the War Machine
Activities that funnel revenue to weapons contractors have barely been touched—hardly surprising given that Musk himself presides over a significant Pentagon contractor.
May 6, 2025 / William D. Hartung
Netanyahu Is Pushing for an Iran War, but Trump Holds Back for Now Netanyahu Is Pushing for an Iran War, but Trump Holds Back for Now
Michael Waltz’s demotion is a flashpoint in the MAGA civil war over foreign policy.
May 5, 2025 / Jeet Heer
The Last (Michael) Waltz The Last (Michael) Waltz
We should welcome the humiliation of Trump’s hawkish, neocon national security adviser.
May 2, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Pete Hegseth Is Self-Destructing at Lightning Speed Pete Hegseth Is Self-Destructing at Lightning Speed
A new Signal scandal. Personnel nightmares. A torrent of leaks and condemnations. It’s almost as if he was a terrible choice for this gig.
Apr 22, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
This President Has Many Puppet Masters This President Has Many Puppet Masters
Trump’s Weekend at Bernie’s White House is inherently chaotic.
Apr 21, 2025 / Jeet Heer