The White House will need the horsepower when the catastrophe hits.
Donald Trump
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: The Grinch hasn’t stolen Christmas; the Grinch has lost his mind
Forcing the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has cast a pall on the holidays.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: White House chief of staff’s bluffs may catch up to him soon
Now is an especially crucial moment for Trump to have a chief of staff who could restore competence even briefly.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Collins faces a choice on Trump
As the political center keeps shrinking, the Maine senator can either reject the president’s brand of Republicanism or own it.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: This isn’t the way to leave Syria
President Trump’s decision to yank U.S. troops leaves allies undefended and gives the Islamic State a chance to return.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump’s order to reduce troops in Afghanistan rattles Pentagon
Some military leaders worry that cutting the U.S. force from 14,000 to 7,000 could benefit a resurgent Taliban.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: Mueller probe could turn out to be a disaster – for the Democrats
A campaign to impeach Trump could cost Democrats the chance to take back the presidency in 2020.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Food assistance not safe from harmful cuts
Bypassing Congress to toughen work rules will hurt, not help, the needy.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Judge’s ruling declaring ACA unconstitutional is a good thing
If it stands, the federal government will have less control over us and the states will be free to develop their own health care systems.
Posted inNation & World
Trump agitating for major withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan
His advisers and military officials have warned that the move would worsen the chaos in Afghanistan, where security is deteriorating despite a 14,000-person military presence.