February 27Â is the anniversary of the fire that destroyed the Reichstag and gave Hitler a pretext to seize total power. How strong are America’s firebreaks?
Donald Trump
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Trump’s Get-Rich-Quick Presidency
President Trump’s business conflicts and tendency to treat the presidency as a cash machine have drawn fresh scrutiny in light of the Russia scandal.
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Decoding the Doublespeak of FCC Chairman Pai
Donald Trump’s new Federal Communications Commission chairman is taking direct aim at fair and affordable internet access.
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Milo and the Moral Corruption of the Conservative Movement
He may not be an ideological conservative, but the movement created him. Now it must own him and the hatred he spews.
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The Impeachment of Hillary Clinton
Republicans would never have reversed their views on Russia for Hillary Clinton.
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Why Democrats Need to Forget About “Reaching Out”
The time for that will come—but it’s not now.
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Cities Fill Global Void Left by Trump
American cities strive to maintain longstanding international ties in a bid to stave off the effects of the White House’s scorched-earth policies.
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Puzder’s Out, But Acosta Raises Questions
Trump’s new, more-traditional labor secretary nominee is still a hardline conservative—and labor advocates have questions.Â
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Huge Demonstrations, Huge (Low-Dollar) Donations
The massive outpouring of anti-Trump protests has been matched by record contributions to progressive and Democratic groups.
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What Does Flynn Know About Trump?
If craven congressional leaders have their way, the nation will never know.
