Trump Has Never Looked More Comfortable as a Demagogue
The president's State of the Union previewed his reelection themes: Socialism and health care and socialism and xenophobia and socialism.
State of the Union
What a Waste
Trump's State of the Union address underscored the charade his presidency has become.
King Donald’s Royal Moment
His standoff with Nancy Pelosi over the State of the Union echoes a clash in England more than three centuries ago.
Trump Will Always Be the Disunity President
His State of the Union speech began with overtures to his foes, but soon gave way to the divisive attacks that have defined his presidency.
Donald Trump’s Big, Boring State of the Union
The president, for the most part, gave an unremarkable speech. That was the point.
The Polluted State of the Union
It's too soon to have data on Trump's impact on the environment, but after his first year, the outlook is clear.
Making Sense of the Hot Mess on Capitol Hill
One of the country's leading legislative scholars brings clarity to the chaos in Congress, and places it in its proper historical context.
Trump’s Speech to Congress Was Oblivious to Reality
The president did little on Tuesday night to save his failing agenda.
Thursday’s Debate Is Make-or-Break for the GOP Establishment
Short of a Rubio miracle, party insiders will need to start thinking about which of two evils they fear less.
Barack Obama’s Quixotic Quest
The first black president was never going to be able to fix our politics.
Obama: America Is Great Again Already
The president rejected the Republican narrative of decay and weakness in his last State of the Union address.
Nikki Haley’s Two-Front War
In her State of the Union response, Haley had to fight both Barack Obama and Donald Trump.
Nikki Haley Will Be Responding to Trump, not Obama
The South Carolina governor is the GOP's answer to Trumpism—but it's not enough.
Here’s Every State of the Union Climate Promise Made by Obama
This video shows seven years of global warming proposals—and how he did on each one.
The First Speech of Obama’s Post-Presidency
Tuesday’s State of the Union is an opportunity for him to begin writing the next chapter.
