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E.U. Expects U.S. Tariffs to Stay
“The European Union and US made scant progress bridging trade differences this week as officials from President Donald Trump’s administration indicated that the bulk of the US tariffs imposed on…
A New Low
William Kristol: “After all these years in and around politics, I’d like to think I have a pretty strong stomach, but yesterday was sickening. Trump and Bukele were having a…
Kleptocracy, Inc.
Anne Applebaum: “Once upon a time (and not even that long ago), blatant conflicts of interest, especially involving foreign entities, were something presidents sought to avoid. No previous inhabitant of…
Will the Supreme Court Stop Donald Trump?
Ruth Marcus: “In the interplay between the courts and the executive branch, judges apply what is known as the ‘presumption of regularity.’ Courts generally proceed on the assumption that government…
Trump Is Halfway To Making America a Police State
Edward Luce: “At around noon on April 14 2025, America ceased to have a law-abiding government. Some would argue that had already happened on January 20, when Donald Trump was…
Trump Donors Eye Bonanza If U.S. Takes Greenland
“Some of Donald Trump’s biggest campaign donors and investors, who collectively have hundreds of millions of dollars in financial ties to the US president, are positioned to potentially profit from…
Wall Street Sours on Donald Trump
“Wall Street made a mistake: its titans of finance and business didn’t believe that Donald Trump would really upend U.S. economic policy,” the Financial Times reports. “During the campaign and…
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Fill Another Arena
Sen. Bernie Sanders (DI-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) filled a 13,000 seat arena to capacity for their “Fighting Oligarch Tour” in Idaho yesterday, KTVB reports. Save to Favorites
What Is Trump Like in Private?
Ever since the dawn of the television age, presidents have learned to perform for the camera. But no one has blurred the line between performance and reality quite like Donald…
Vance Sees Possible U.K.-U.S. Trade Deal
Vice President J.D. Vance believes there is a “good chance” of Britain and America reaching a “great” trade agreement, in a boost to U.K. officials scrambling for a deal, Politico…
Trump’s Trade War Threatens U.S. Brands in China
Wall Street Journal: “From smartphones to fast food, major American brands are rapidly losing market share in China to domestic rivals.” Save to Favorites
Scott Bessent Becomes Key Player on Tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is President Trump’s favorite on his team of trade advisers, Politico reports. Trump likes that Bessent is “smart” and “not desperate” and it helps that the…
What’s Next for Trump’s IRS?
Washington Post: “Folks at the IRS and in the tax community are nervous about the future of voluntary compliance. That is, people willingly and truthfully filling out their returns and…
Vivek Ramaswamy Way Ahead in GOP Primary
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) holds a solid lead in the Republican primary — one that increased dramatically after President Trump’s endorsement at the end of February, according to…
Aides Push Trump to Adopt Tougher Approach With Putin
“Several senior aides to President Trump are advising him to be more skeptical of Moscow’s desire for peace with Ukraine, arguing that Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to show…
Biden Steps Back Into the Spotlight
“Former President Joe Biden will address a conference in Chicago this week, marking his first public appearance since leaving the White House,” NBC Chicago reports. Politico: “It’s a politically convenient…
Insiders Lukewarm to Kamala Harris Run for Governor
“Political influencers in California are greeting Kamala Harris’ potential bid for governor with a shrug, while registered voters in the state react more passionately — in good and bad ways…
Bessent Won’t Rule Out New Taxes on the Wealthy
“Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Republicans are looking at all options to help pay for President Donald Trump’s campaign promises on tax cuts, including increasing levies on the wealthiest Americans,”…
Trade War Derails Every Other Negotiation with China
“President Trump came into office sounding as if he were eager to deal with President Xi Jinping of China on the range of issues dividing the world’s two biggest superpowers,”…
Tariff Carve-Outs Underscore Weak U.S. Position
“The White House says it has the upper hand in its trade war with China. Its actions suggest otherwise,” Politico reports. “Top administration officials spent the weekend trying to defend…
