Contrary to what the president thinks, bluster and phony threats don’t make you strong.
America and the World
How the Russia Investigation Could Turn on 50-Year-Old Court Case
A former Justice Department prosecutor explores how a 1966 Supreme Court ruling could form the basis for possible future prosecutions.
The Guns of August ‘Locked and Loaded’
Donald Trump takes America to the brink.
Nuke Threats Prove Trump’s Unfitness to Govern
It’s time for Congress to prove its loyalty lies with the American people—not with a president who gained his office with the help of hostile powers.
What a Difference a Witness Makes
Netanyahu’s multiple scandals are closing in on him. Let us hope.
How Trump Energizes Other Dictators
U.S. soft power now signals fellow autocrats to crack down, not ease up.
Snakes on a Plane — And Under the Capitol Dome
For the Republican majority, power trumps truth, and they’re all part of the racket.
The First Qualification Is Inexperience
Israel’s Labor Party gambles on an insurgent. It’s all the rage.
How Trump Gives Protection a Bad Name
Trump’s brand of protectionism is a menace, but not for the reasons many people think.
Trump’s Travel Ban Is Back
After months of confusion, refugee resettlement agencies brace themselves for the limited travel ban.

