Who Would Win?
Why kids can’t get enough of these battles to the death
Ideas
Donald Trump’s War on Christmas
It’s a bad year for shoppers. It’s a terrible year for small-business owners.
Peace Through Bungling
By its own efforts, despite the bungles and cowardice of its friends, Ukraine may have at least bought a chance for the freedom it is due.
A Tragic Shooting in D.C.
After a gunman shot two National Guard soldiers near the White House, speculation swiftly outpaced the available facts.
Why Does Steve Witkoff Keep Taking Russia’s Side?
Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin.
The DOJ’s Cartels Memo Is Legal Quicksand
Factually bankrupt analysis doesn’t make unlawful orders lawful.
The Court Has an Easy Answer on the Fed
The Federal Reserve is best understood not as an administrative agency but as a federal corporation—and thus outside of Trump’s control over the executive branch.
Senator Mark Kelly Is in the Wrong Job
He should be secretary of defense.
Trump Doesn’t Understand Inflation
Having promised to lower living costs, the president seems keen to make American life more expensive.
Trump and Hegseth’s Hysterical Reaction to an Ad
For the president and his minions, loyalty is more important than legality.