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3h ago

Opinion

Opinion

The hidden cost of Qatar's $400 million gift to Trump

The president attacked universities in the name of "protecting" Jews. But he's happy to receive a donation from Qatar's royal family.
Donald Trump politics political politician thumbs up af1 air force one
Donald Trump politics political politician thumbs up af1 air force one
3h ago

Opinion

Opinion

The U.S.-China ‘deal’ is no deal. The U.S. just blinked.

The American economy is far from out of the woods, and the negotiations have revealed the weakness of U.S. threats.
President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on May 12, 2025.
President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on May 12, 2025.
4h ago

Opinion

Opinion

Trump’s defense of his Qatar jet gift is a diversion

Trump just put a "for sale" sign on U.S. foreign policy with Qatar's jet gift.
A plane flies in the sky
A plane flies in the sky
7h ago

Opinion

Opinion

The incredible irony of Trump demanding praise for his new trade ‘deals’

Reduced tariffs on China mark the latest Trump administration effort to frame cleaning up a mess that the president created as a win.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the south lawn of the White House
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the south lawn of the White House
17h ago

Opinion

Opinion

The military understood a key truth about trans Americans. But not anymore.

The military ban of trans troops tells a much broader story of the current state of legal rights for trans people in the U.S.
U.S. Army soldier.
U.S. Army soldier.
19h ago

Opinion

Opinion

The real reason House Republicans are trying to push through Medicaid work requirements

What makes this especially hard to swallow is the “why” behind it all.
Medicaid.
Medicaid.
23h ago

Opinion

Opinion

Stephen Miller's habeas corpus fantasy

Miller and other members of the White House can say what they want, but the law is clear.
Stephen Miller points while speaking, stands outside
Stephen Miller points while speaking, stands outside
1d ago

Opinion

Opinion

Trump is finally getting his parade — and it's only going to cost taxpayers tens of millions

Trump is finally getting the expensive, infrastructure-damaging ceremony he wanted badly in his first term.
Donald Trump,Melania Trump
Donald Trump,Melania Trump
1d ago

Opinion

Opinion

Republicans faced an impossible tax dilemma. Then Trump chimed in.

House Republicans are struggling to find room for the president's biggest tax cut promises — including on tips and overtime — into their megabill.
Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson speaking on the steps of the Capitol
Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson speaking on the steps of the Capitol
2d ago

Opinion

Opinion

Trump is proposing an insultingly skimpy 'baby bonus'

$5,000 is a start — but it’s not nearly enough.
A close-up of a mother gently holding her baby's tiny hand,.
A close-up of a mother gently holding her baby's tiny hand,.
2d ago

Opinion

Opinion

Michelle Obama isn't ready to be a matriarch — and she doesn't have to be

The former first lady's openness about being in a therapy is a reminder that losing your mother in your 60s brings a particular kind of grief and worry.
Then-First lady Michelle Obama and her mother Marian Robinson
Then-First lady Michelle Obama and her mother Marian Robinson
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