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Trump’s trade war with China is here – and it will be ugly

by Danielle Paquette and Emily Rauhala washington post July 5, 2018July 5, 2018

President Trump’s first tariffs will hit $34 billion in Chinese imports Friday.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Protests won’t be over until immigrant families are reunited

July 5, 2018July 4, 2018

President Trump’s executive order has failed to close detention centers or hold officials accountable for inhumane practices.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Appeals court judge Kethledge is Trump’s best option for Supreme Court

by High Hewitt Special to the Washington Post July 5, 2018July 5, 2018

The steadfast ‘originalist’ from the heartland has political upside that other nominee contenders don’t.

Op-eds, Opinion

Leonard Pitts: Attack on Maryland newspaper hits close to home

by Leonard Pitts July 4, 2018July 3, 2018

As we celebrate freedom, it’s good to remember the key role the press plays as the people’s watchdog.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Don’t just pray for slain journalists – do something to halt mass shootings

by Selene San Felice The Capital Gazette July 4, 2018July 3, 2018

Let’s not treat the slaughter of Americans as though it’s normal – vote and fight for the sake of humanity.

Op-eds, Opinion

Kathleen Parker: Trump has made it a verbal open season on journalists

by KATHLEEN PARKER July 3, 2018July 2, 2018

After the killings at the Annapolis newspaper, Trump bears some responsibility for the incendiary rhetoric that has raised the heat for journalists just doing their jobs.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: For Republicans troubled by Trump, the choices range from bad to worse

by Albert R. Hunt Bloomberg Opinion July 3, 2018July 2, 2018

They’ll either have to vote for Democrats, mount a political challenge against huge odds, or wait out his term and start building a different kind of party.