Trump (15)

Coverage of the Trump administration's policies, executive actions, appointments, and their impact on American institutions and democratic norms.

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Forever Barred

How Trump Exempted Himself, His Family, and His Businesses From the Tax System That Applies to Everyone Else Published May 23, 2026 On the morning of May 19, 2026, a one-page document appeared on the Department of Justice website. There…

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The Teflon Candidate

Ken Paxton's Record, Trump's Endorsement, and What It Tells Us About the Republican Party Published May 22, 2026 The Republican primary runoff for the United States Senate seat in Texas takes place on Tuesday, May 26. The candidate now leading…

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The Seven Year Plan

How Iran Built Its Way Out of American Power Before the First Bomb Fell Published May 22, 2026 The war in the Strait of Hormuz did not begin in February 2026. It began in a pipeline trench in Bushehr province…

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