Political Commentary

By reshaping the Supreme Court in his first term, President-elect Donald Trump effectively laid the groundwork for a second-term agenda aimed at dismantling the federal government. Now, with his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), we’re speeding toward a constitutional crisis, driven by Trump’s impulsive, tweet-like approach to governance. Trump …

In the wake of the election, some have said that Democrats need to talk less about transgender people. That’s exactly wrong: they, and we, need to talk more — more about real trans lives, real science, and real values, and less about disinformation and lies. Thanks to nearly $250 billion …

Much has been made of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to purge the federal government of officials unwilling to be loyal to his agenda. He’s now positioned to make good on that promise during the next 10 weeks of his presidential transition. Though he’s denied it, this promise reflects the …

Do not let anyone fool you or tell you anything different: The elites won the 2024 United States presidential election. For the past two years that this reporter has covered Donald Trump’s now-successful campaign to reconquer power and stay out of prison, there has been one line of dialogue from …

By now, every pundit in America has their own 2024 election take, mostly confirming their prior opinions. Every Republican has a take, too, which is that Americans voted resoundingly for — well, for whatever policy that Republican cares about, from opposition to transgender rights to support for prayer in schools. …

Something — someone — was in the air on Nov. 6. It was unseasonably hot, 78 degrees in Manhattan and the air was heavy, the life of the city and its people drained. If you didn’t know about the election, you might’ve guessed that someone had died. You wouldn’t be …

President-elect Donald Trump made a lot of promises on the campaign trail when it comes to tax policy, from ending the federal income tax in favor of tariffs to eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits, tips, and overtime pay. But if the past is prologue, there’s only one he’s certain …

In 2022, President Joe Biden stood at a crossroads. His party had just shattered midterm expectations—the strongest showing for a first-term president in decades. It was a triumphant moment that came with a choice: step aside in victory or tempt fate for four more years. A graceful exit then would …

Polls are underestimating the importance of climate change to the average American. Every election cycle, pollsters hone in on core issues top of mind for the American public. These topics can make or break the American family as parents are getting kids ready for school in the morning and trying …

The devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is almost indescribable. Businesses and infrastructure have been destroyed, people are in hospitals, and many have been forced out of their homes. At a time when the nation should be united — to prepare, respond, and recover from these storms — communities are …