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Stephens: Trump made right call to block Iran’s nuclear plans

While there are unknowns, the bombing leaves Iran with few options other than negotiation.

Stephens: Here’s one path for Trump in dealing with Iran

The U.S. should bomb a nuclear facility at Fordo, but then follow with a carrot-and-stick offer.

Kristof: Global hunger is easy to solve; actually, we had

Solutions for parasites and malnutrition are at hand. It’s the will to fund programs that is now missing.

Saunders: What Trump is seeking is an Iran with no nukes

There are risks if the U.S. joins in Israel’s war with Iran, but the risks are greater if it doesn’t.

Schwab: At least those in the parade were having a good time

Denied a menacing ‘tone’ from parading soldiers, Trump’s countenance betrayed an unhappy birthday.

Burke: Like a typhoon, confront the tycoon head on

As we saw this weekend, it’s best to confront storms like Trump directly and with determination.

Goldberg: Trump’s bullying has only reawakened the resistance

More and more, Trump’s attempts to assert his strength appear to have backfired on him.

French: Trump’s support relies on theory more than its practice

There’s a significant number who back Trump’s goals but are less supportive of his methods on many issues.

Goldberg: Like the right, the left needs to think globally

Conservatives have an international pact; progressives risk further loses without a similar network.

Harrop: Trump’s exception for immigrants shows its hypocrisy

In excusing those in agriculture and hospitality, he makes the need for broader reforms clear.

Kristof: Restraint best course of action for Trump with Iran

Israel may have set back Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but it comes with the risk of escalating tensions.

Bouie: Trump’s weaknesses show through theater of strength

His inability to calmly confront opposition and respond with force betrays brittleness and insecurity.

Schwab: Why keep up nonviolent protests? Because they work

Our greatest democratic victories came on the heels of massive, nationwide demonstrations.

Goldberg: Watch carefully; this is what autocracy looks like

Trump, in stepping past state officials, has over-reacted to discourage legitimate protest of his actions.

Marcus Tageant (Courtesy of City of Lake Stevens)

Welch: Marcus Tageant embodied the spirit of Lake Stevens

I served with Marcus on the city council, witnessing an infectious devotion to his community.

Marcus Tageant (Courtesy of City of Lake Stevens)

French: Trump, as he hoped, gets his excuse for conflict

It’s on the slightest of pretenses, but Trump is getting the showdown he desired in California.

Goldberg: Musk should be a warning to CEOs aligning with Trump

Even if they chafed under Democratic policy, now they’re left to a president’s unpredictable whims.

Goldberg: Musk’s leaves legacy of disease, starvation and death

DOGE may only break even, and at the cost of some 300,000 deaths from the end of USAID.

Schwab: Reveling in the dis-Enlightenment of America

Fearing an educated and informed electorate, Trump and MAGA target knowledge, science and reason.

Burke: A parade for Army? Sure; but let a sibling march, too

The U.S. Merchant Marine has supplied the country’s fighting forces since the Revolutionary War.