Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Could Backfire for His Party Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Could Backfire for His Party
The long-awaited budget for the administration may end up scuttling key aspects of the president’s agenda.
May 7, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
Trump Will Regret Messing With Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Trump Will Regret Messing With Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
The president’s bully politics are blowing up on him internationally, and threats to arrest a Midwestern governor will produce domestic blowback.
May 6, 2025 / John Nichols
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
Trump’s Poll Numbers Have Collapsed Trump’s Poll Numbers Have Collapsed
After 100 days of chaos, the president’s numbers are in free fall, and that’s emboldening his critics everywhere—even in Alabama.
Apr 29, 2025 / John Nichols
100 Days of Chaos and Calumnies 100 Days of Chaos and Calumnies
Where FDR used his radio addresses to reassure a distressed nation and
provide hope, Trump employs his bully pulpit and social media to shock
and appall.
Apr 29, 2025 / Robert L. Borosage
A Trump Baby Boom? A Baby Bust Is More Likely. A Trump Baby Boom? A Baby Bust Is More Likely.
The New York Times credulously covers alleged administration plans to hike the US birthrate—as Trump slashes the safety net.
Apr 24, 2025 / Joan Walsh
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
Shawn Fain for President! Shawn Fain for President!
Centrist Democrats hate the union leader because he puts the working class first.
Apr 18, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Harvard Stands Up Harvard Stands Up
Very real pain is about to be inflicted on students, staff, researchers, and faculty. At least for now, most of the people here are willing to bear that price.
Apr 18, 2025 / Richard Parker