Trump Scapegoats Unauthorized Immigrants for Crime
The president’s focus on crimes committed by members of one particular group singles them out for blame.
The Trump Administration: The First 100 Days
What the new president has in store for the United States and the world
Giving Trump a Clean Shave
Imagine listening to the president’s address to Congress as if it were the first speech he’d given.
Will Conservative Budget Hawks Cave to Trump?
The president’s budget leaves Social Security and Medicare untouched, much to the frustration of small-government conservatives.
A Murder in Trump's America
When a gunman shot Srinivas Kuchibhotla and Alok Madasani, he acted alone—but such tragedies are abetted by politicians who fuel the resentments that produce them.
Trump's First Month: An Evaluation
Is the brash new president bending Washington to his will—or being tamed by the status quo?
How a GOP Health-Care Plan Could Leave Rural Areas Devoid of Coverage
Leaked draft legislation of a Republican Obamacare replacement shows a policy that might leave many Americans even farther behind.
Trump's Budget Proposal Threatens Democratic and Republican Ambitions
The military and older whites are the big winners in the president’s budget proposal, Democratic constituencies and Republican budget hawks are the big losers.
Why Is Trump Silent on Islamophobic Attacks?
The president has faced pressure to condemn anti-Semitism, but does not face the same demands to condemn anti-Muslim sentiment.
The Five Biggest Hurdles for Republicans Replacing Obamacare
Several critical policy questions remain unanswered about the emerging GOP plan: How much will it cost? How will they pay for it? How many people will be covered? And what will happen to the parts of the current law that people like the most?
The Democrats Have Their Chairman
Thomas Perez has defeated Representative Keith Ellison in a battle to lead the party in the age of Trump.