In the most cynical deal yet, the U.S. gets some oil, Trump gets to claim victory, and the socialist Delcy Rodríguez gets to govern.
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Posted inEconomic Policy
Trump’s Music Man Populism
The president’s recent spate of announcements on affordability contradict either GOP leaders or his own policy choices.
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.
Posted inPolitics
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
The Fossil Fuel Empire Strikes Back
Not all our foreign adventures have been crudely about material gain. But this one sure is.
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.
Posted inTAP
What if Trump Pulls This Off?
There are indications that the administration has cut a deal with Venezuela’s Vice President and acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Monetizing Regime Change
It is trivially easy for administration officials to use prediction markets to bet on the policies they authorize. We may have just seen it in Venezuela.
Posted inPolitics
Six Important Stories for 2026
This year, there’s a built-in understanding of the stakes, and opportunities to take back the country from its malefactors.