While Scott Pruitt dithers over whether humans have caused climate change, James Mattis underlines it as a threat to national security.
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Twisting Slowly in the French Wind
François Fillon, who at the end of last year looked like a sure bet to become the next president of France, has been repudiated by many in his own party in the wake of a scandal involving the misuse of government funds for his own benefit. His campaign manager and chief spokesperson have resigned. Where does this leave the increasingly surreal French presidential race?
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Trump’s All-Too-Powerful Surveillance Infrastructure
President Trump’s penchant for naming ‘enemies’ echoes Richard Nixon’s, with one difference: Trump has a much bigger treasure trove of personal data at his disposal.
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If Only They’d Leaked the Briefing Paper to Fox
Trump blithely dumped support for a two-state accord. Palestinians and Israelis will pay the price. It’s a case study in his foreign non-policy.
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What Does Flynn Know About Trump?
If craven congressional leaders have their way, the nation will never know.
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An Illegitimate Presidency
Eventually, the full truth will come out, and we will be rid of Trump.
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America’s Interest in a Global Rule of Law
Will Trump destroy the global order that the U.S. has led?
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The Wrecking Ball
The rise of the Trump regime is demolishing the last hopes for a peaceful, two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Capital Offense
History explains why America has never moved its embassy to Jerusalem. Trump is likely to ignore history and caution, and the holy city will pay the price.
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A Just Conclusion in the Snowden Case
Edward Snowden deserves a plea bargain that balances his interests with those of the U.S. government.
