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Goldberg: Trump-backing Christians accuse Jews of antisemitism
There’s something off about Project Esther’s tagging of American Jews as supporters of Hamas.
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Burke: Don’t let Trump & Co. get away with ‘no comment’ on outrages
For the tiring list of firings, cuts, busted norms and unconstitutional acts, hold them accountable.
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Douthat: What guides Trump policy is a doctorine of the deal
Hawk or dove, former friend or foe; what matters most is driving a bargain, for good or ill.
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Friedman: The uncertainties facing Biden and the world order
Biden, facing infirmities of mind and body, still understands the mission of America in the world.
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Goldberg: How did so many Democrats miss Biden’s infirmity?
Democrats need to own up to the cover-up now while there’s time to earn back voters’ confidence.
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Saunders: Why did Tapper wait until now to admit Biden’s decline?
It was clear to voters long before Biden dropped out. Yet, now the CNN host has a book…
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Schwab: Taken for a ride by the high plane grifter
A 747 from Qatari royals. Cyrpto-kleptocracy. And trade ‘deals’ that shift with Trump’s whims.
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Saunders: Saudi visit puts Trump’s foreign policy on display
Like it or not, embracing the Saudis and who they are makes more sense than driving them elsewhere.
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Harrop: Democrats’ battles over age ignore age of electorate
Party leaders should be careful with criticisms over age; they still have to appeal to older voters.
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Goldberg: Is RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement suffering irony deficiency
His pick for surgeon general is faltering because she isn’t attacking vaccines earnestly enough.
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Douthat: What Catholics and the world need from Pope Leo
Rather than a return to Catholic cultural wars, Leo can tackle basics issues of faith and humanity.
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Welch: Local elections work best when voters prepare for task
With ballots set, now’s the time to study issues and ask candidates where they stand and what they’ll…
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Harrop: Lack of SALT deal could doom GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
A handful of Republicans, concerned for their seats, want a tax deduction key to high-tax blue states
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Goldberg: Can Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats break through?
Struggling in the polls themselves, the Democrats’ leader says the focus is on comparisons with Republicans.
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Saunders: Trump’s charm offensive won’t win over Canadians
As long as his tariffs remain in place, being polite to the prime minister won’t impress Canadians.
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Schwab: Trump isn’t a lawyer, but plays president on TV
Unsure if he has to abide by the Constitution, Trump’s next gig could be prison warden or movie…
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Klein: Trump’s pick of Vance signaled values of his second term
Selecting Vance as his vice president cued all that what mattered now was not just loyalty but sycophancy.
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French: From Day 1, impunity for friends, fear for critics
Trump telegraphed his intent by pardoning the Jan. 6 rioters and yanking security from a former ally.
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Burke: ‘Big One’ will hit one day; today’s the day to prepare
Could be weeks. Could be years. But a massive quake will hit the Northwest. Plan and prepare now.
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Dowd: The day that Trump’s world collided with reality
Not that he’d say so, but Trump blinked when the markets reacted poorly to his tariff plan.