WASHINGTON -- Sen. Ben Cardin used one of the oldest saws in politics to lay out an imperative for the coming Trump era. "It cannot be business as usual," Cardin said. He was talking primarily about Russia, but his statement stands on its own. Under the 45th president, it cannot be business as usual for the media, for Congress or for any citizen who values our … [Read more...] about Trump proved Obama’s point
Can Anything ‘Hurt’ Trump Anymore?
We don’t know yet if the latest salacious allegations about president-elect Donald Trump’s adventures in Russia are facts, half-truths or just plain lies. Most reports now lean towards the latter -- or at least "unsubstantiated." The New York Times calls it an "unverified but explosive dossier." But we are all aware of the allegations of sexual “misconduct” made against … [Read more...] about Can Anything ‘Hurt’ Trump Anymore?
Keeping SCOTUS Seat Open Four Years Would Create Unhealthy Paradigm Shift
Donald Trump’s impending inauguration and the inevitable clash over filling Antonin Scalia’s Supreme Court seat forces us to take a look at the institution. Regardless of the opinions that people will have about whomever the president-elect nominates - and one can rest assured that there will be many, both visceral and glowing, how will the partisan navigations used to support … [Read more...] about Keeping SCOTUS Seat Open Four Years Would Create Unhealthy Paradigm Shift
Trump’s Rationale: It’s OK Because I Won
Matthew Yglesias on vox.com on the two most important words from Trump's presser today: I won. Donald Trump explained very clearly at Wednesday morning’s press conference why he won’t release his tax returns, thus leaving the public entirely in the dark as to who may or may not be paying him off: “I won.” It’s as good an explanation as any. Norms are important in politics … [Read more...] about Trump’s Rationale: It’s OK Because I Won
Cartoon: Inauguration
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Three possible scenarios on allegations of Russia having compromising info on Trump
Three possible scenarios regarding the Kompramat dossier: 1) The allegations are partly true, partly just inaccurate, and partly BS. Because there is enough circumstantial evidence to believe something fishy happened (FBI's FISA warrant, RNC changing the Platform re: Ukraine), McCain leads a serious investigation. Trump inauguration goes ahead but the story gets thicker and … [Read more...] about Three possible scenarios on allegations of Russia having compromising info on Trump
Angry Trump Presser: Trump blames U.S. intelligence for “phony” Russian dossier
By Ayesha Rascoe NEW YORK (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday angrily denounced the publishing of claims he had been caught in a compromising position in Russia and attacked U.S. intelligence agencies over the leak of the information. "I think it was disgraceful, disgraceful that the intelligence agencies allowed any information that turned out to be so … [Read more...] about Angry Trump Presser: Trump blames U.S. intelligence for “phony” Russian dossier
Obama pushes values, and prods Trump, in final, emotional address
By Jeff Mason CHICAGO (Reuters) - With a final call of his campaign mantra "Yes We Can," President Barack Obama urged Americans on Tuesday to stand up for U.S. values and reject discrimination as the United States transitions to the presidency of Republican Donald Trump. In an emotional speech in which he thanked his family and declared his time as president the honor of … [Read more...] about Obama pushes values, and prods Trump, in final, emotional address
Moscow Home Movies
January 10, 2017 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Super Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that President-elect Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Super Baby DonDon. So tonight the … [Read more...] about Moscow Home Movies
CNN Bombshell: Intel chiefs presented Trump with claims of Russian efforts to compromise him (UPDATED)
CNN has just released a bombshell report written by top reporters Evan Perez, Jim Sciutto, Jake Tapper and Carl Bernstein, that says intelligence chiefs last week presented President-Elect Donald Trump with allegations that the Russians have compromising information on his personal and financial matters -- and that the Russians did indeed gather info on both parties but chose … [Read more...] about CNN Bombshell: Intel chiefs presented Trump with claims of Russian efforts to compromise him (UPDATED)
Bipartisan groups urge Congress to take care when reforming Obamacare
Two of the leading bipartisan groups that focus on fiscal responsibility have issued warnings to President-elect Donald Trump and the new Republican Congress that upcoming budget matters, and especially Obamacare reforms, must be handled in a way that does not increase the projected federal debt or damage Medicare. The nation’s accumulated debt is expected to hit $20 … [Read more...] about Bipartisan groups urge Congress to take care when reforming Obamacare
Chicago’s Velveted Heart
Chicago’s Velveted Heart by Daniel Sherman In the dead of winter, on the wind-lacerated littoral of an inland sea, the sprawling fortress of the Art Institute of Chicago shelters her secrets. To find them you have to fight your way in through a sniffling scrum of once-a-year art goers, who are loading the coat-checkers with mountains of hats, gloves, scarves, and those … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Velveted Heart
Advice to Mr. Trump: Don’t Trust The Russians
Advice to Mr. Trump: Don’t Trust The Russians By Leonard Novarro Last weekend I reconnected with my Polish half. In doing so, I have a few words of advice for President-elect Trump: Don’t trust the Russians. As I listened to the Polish composer Frédéric Chopin’s stirring “Polonaise,” I understood the resolve of Dziadek, my grandfather, to escape the Russian domination … [Read more...] about Advice to Mr. Trump: Don’t Trust The Russians
Trump’s Twitter tantrums are a message of weakness
WASHINGTON -- Seriously? Is President-elect Donald Trump so thin-skinned that even criticism from Meryl Streep triggers a nasty, over-the-top response? What kind of crybaby have Americans elected as their leader? "One of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood," Trump absurdly called the most acclaimed actress of our time, demonstrating he is no more prepared to … [Read more...] about Trump’s Twitter tantrums are a message of weakness
Cartoon: Streep Speaks
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Brittle talks for Cyprus unification at UN
Differences between two NATO allies, Greece and Turkey, could again block compromise at talks that began today under UN auspices in Geneva to settle the 43-year-old conflict between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. This is a particularly thorny conflict because the history of Cyprus has long pitted the Greek Orthodox Church against Turkish Islam. After domination by many … [Read more...] about Brittle talks for Cyprus unification at UN
Everything That Donald Trump Thinks Is Overrated
During her acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille award at Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards, Meryl Streep took a rather large swipe at Donald Trump. "This instinct to humiliate, when it’s modeled by someone in the public platform, by someone powerful, it filters down into everybody’s life, because it kind of gives permission for other… … [Read more...] about Everything That Donald Trump Thinks Is Overrated
Cartoon: Deplorable Donald Award
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The word “royal” does not refer to color (Guest Voice)
The word "royal" does not refer to color by Jordon Cooper Our world's territories that have Kings and Queens should have a direct reporter to the media who informs the public of their happenings-these people should be called royal correspondents. The world's main English-speaking monarchy (United Kingdom) should be a leading guide for other monarchies . In traditional … [Read more...] about The word “royal” does not refer to color (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Trump Transition
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