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Petri: We’ve got a good thing going; impeachment might ruin it

We’re having a good time with hearings and subpoenas, right? Do we need to rush into a commitment?

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Milbank: Why Mueller hoped his report would speak for itself

Because, for whatever reasons, it was clear after Wednesday’s hearings he couldn’t speak for himself.

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Ignatius: Allies in Syria merit thanks, support, not threats

Kurds and Sunnis in Syria have been effective against ISIS; the U.S. should honor their sacrifices.

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Harrop: Humanity a skill immigrants bring to health care

In reforming our immigration laws, we need to recognize the compassion freely shown by many new to the…

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Milbank: Omar’s black, female, Muslim, immigrant and American

In a speech Tuesday, the congresswoman didn’t defend her faith as much as she defended our democracy.

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Ignatius: How to leave Afghanistan and not have to return

The U.S. is in talks with the Taliban that concern Afghan leaders but could foster an ally against…

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McArdle: Conservatives see promise in industrial policy

But that’s the problem; it’s little more than a promise and isn’t likely to work for the present-day…

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Harrop: Candidates need to stop being wonks and sell ideas

The public doesn’t so wonkery; so stop monkeying with arcane details of public policy.

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Parker: Climate change solution starts with planting trees

The simplest way to suck up carbon is to plant trees, gardens and encourage pollinators, like bees.

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Petri: Hope Hicks can explain, but you’ll need a dictionary

If she knew knew about payments to Stormy Daniels, it depends on a few key definitions; like “knew.”

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Milbank: Trump has crafted The Art of the Cave

When he backs off a promise or threat — ICE raids, huge tariffs, the census — he insists…

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Petri: Historical reenactors have some questions for us

Of all the history to repeat, they wonder, why did we choose an era with xenophobia and racist…

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Saunders: Will Republicans still hold nose to vote for Trump?

Many in the GOP have ample reason to support Trump but still cringe with each tweet he sends.

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Robinson: Trump has made 2020 a referendum on white America

A vote for Trump on his policies will require support — tacit or not — for his racism.…

Ignatius: Aboard Navy ship that ‘took’ down an Iranian drone

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Ignatius: Aboard Navy ship that ‘took’ down an Iranian drone

The USS Boxer, which downed a drone without firing a shot, is an example of the U.S.’s subtle…

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McArdle: Except for accents, U.S., U.K. politics sound alike

For both, as parties abandon the center for the fringes, chaos has weakened the parties in power.

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Ignatius: What’s threatening U.S., Saudi partnership in gulf

Until the crown prince takes responsibility for a journalist’s murder, he subverts that relationship.

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Commentary: Speak up on future of Lord Hill county park

A plan for the park raises questions about its provisions for bikers, hikers, equestians and wildlife.

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Parker: Trump is a racist; supporters, what’s your excuse?

Trump’s racism is escalating, reducing the moral distance between himself and those who excuse it.

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Robinson: Ballot box must end Trump’s incitement of racism

Goading chants of ‘Send her back!’, Trump is intent on inflaming his base with attacks on minorities.