The president’s recent spate of announcements on affordability contradict either GOP leaders or his own policy choices.
Politics
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Trump’s Persecution of Jerome Powell Is Even Crazier Than It Looks
The Trump administration is carrying out a corrupt prosecution of the Federal Reserve chair. But messing with Fed independence might spark inflation, and everyone hates that.
Posted inPolitics
A Young Pennsylvanian Shows Up and Wins
Last year, one Gen Zer threw his hat into his town’s mayoral race. He’s now in charge of Carnegie’s comeback.
Posted inPolitics
Wanted: More Republicans Who Value the Republic
The scattered efforts by members of Trump’s own party to slow him down are a bare beginning of what’s needed.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Where Trump’s Imperialism Could Strike Next
Greenland, Colombia, Cuba, Iran … all are at risk from an unchecked president.
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Republicans Reject Trump on Numerous Congressional Votes
In the House and Senate, the Trump position was snubbed. The impact isn’t definitive, but the trend is unmistakable.
Posted inTAP
How Global Capitalism Destroys Democratic Politics
The universal rule of capital explains why national leaders can’t solve national problems—and end up being hated by voters as pathetic failures.
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If Democrats Won’t Shut Down the Government, Trump Will
Congress is moving to avoid another lapse in funding, but a freeze in welfare support to blue states shows what’s missing in the debate.
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The Democratic Base Is Social Democratic
Polling the Democrats on virtually any topic in 2025 revealed a consistent belief in social democracy—and deregulated capitalism is responsible.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Trump’s Cargo Cult Imperialism in Venezuela
Stealing their oil is lunacy, but that won’t stop him from trying.
