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Stephens: Trump endangers stability of Pax Americana

Discarding the values of a ‘Great Power’ for a ‘Big Power’ will cost the U.S. its standing in the world.

Goldberg: Trump running America as President Bush ran Iraq

Rather than de-Baathifaction, Trump and Musk are giving us de-wokeification. Expect the same ruinous results.

Kristof: Blind to science, RFK Jr. unfit to lead on health

On the cusp of another pandemic, now is not the time for a health official who doubts vaccinations.

Goldberg: Trump gives a nod, wink to anti-abortion violence

Trump’s pardon of anti-abortion protesters is tacit approval for a return of vigilantism directed at clinics.

Paul: Strategies for remaining reality-based for 2025

Just a few: Put down the phone; silently rebel; don’t constantly scowl and ignore what AI suggests.

Blow: Don’t waste time feeling stunned and wounded, liberals

If you’re tempted to taunt Trump voters with ‘I told you so,’ fight that urge and fight back instead.

Brooks: A field guide to the six principles of stupidity

All six have been on full display since the start of Trump 2.0, with disastrous results for the nation.

Harrop: Democrats have a winning issue: drug prices

Biden made great progress that Trump now threatens to reverse. Democrats should pick up that flag.

Saunders: First White House press briefing boring, except …

… the new press secretary implied that bad behavior could be punished with a loss of access.

Douthat: Conflicts in Trump’s court D.C.’s new political battles

Count on the factions among Trump’s courtiers to have more impact than what happens in Congress.

Schwab: If democracy falls in silent coup does it make a sound

Amid unconstitutional orders and ignored laws and backgrounds you might hear exasperated bafflement.

Bouie: Hand back the purse, Mr. President

The Founders made it clear: Congress controls the power of the purse; not the president.

Welch: Democrats’ proposals prioritize criminals over safety

Legislation, with support of local Democrats, could release felons early and encourage recidivism.

Kristof: ‘Gaza is gone,’ with each side devoted to brute force

The costly message about the futility of endless war hasn’t gotten through to Israel or Hamas.

Kristof: In face of miseries, this is good time to be alive

Despite wars and calamities, the numbers show declines in infant mortality, poverty and conflict.

Harrop: Draw a thicker line between legal, illegal entry

Yes, we’re a nation of immigrants, but we’re also a nation of laws. Legal immigrants need that protection.

The Buzz: If Trump gets a second chance, so does sophmoric humor

Absent for four years, The Herald humor column returns for a roundup of news that sends us into fits.

Kristof: Trump has already made U.S. weaker, more vulnerable

Add to his Jan. 6 pardons and leaving the World Health Organization, saving TikTok’s Chinese backdoor.

Paul: Should we be OK with ‘It’s all good’ and ‘You’re perfect’?

The inflation of verbal exchanges from “fine” to “great,” seems forced to combat our grievance culture.

Schwab: ‘To the best of my ability’ gives Trump the out he needs

What President Trump executed were dangerous pardons, climate action, transphobia and scorn for mercy.