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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for October 2017

Politics
Why is Mueller’s team homing in on Paul Manafort? I asked a former federal prosecutor.Why is Mueller’s team homing in on Paul Manafort? I asked a former federal prosecutor.
Politics

Short answer: They want to flip him.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Jeff Flake can’t save America from the sidelinesJeff Flake can’t save America from the sidelines
Politics

By leaving the Senate to protest Trump’s agenda, Flake is making it easier for Trump to pass it.

By Dara Lind
Culture
“The left is worse on gender issues than they realize”“The left is worse on gender issues than they realize”
Culture

A new book tackles the complexity of feminism in the age of Trump.

By Sean Illing
Politics
“A deranged animal”: Trump’s newest lie about Obama is causing fury inside and outside the military“A deranged animal”: Trump’s newest lie about Obama is causing fury inside and outside the military
Politics

Trump says he loves the military. His latest assault on Obama shows that he doesn’t.

By Yochi Dreazen
Politics
20 of America’s top political scientists gathered to discuss our democracy. They’re scared.20 of America’s top political scientists gathered to discuss our democracy. They’re scared.
Politics

“If current trends continue for another 20 or 30 years, democracy will be toast.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
The latest White House leaks showcase Trump’s art of the tantrumThe latest White House leaks showcase Trump’s art of the tantrum
Politics

Most people suffer the consequences of their actions. So far, Trump has not.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Did Trump’s White House staff break the law by using private email? I asked 7 legal experts.Did Trump’s White House staff break the law by using private email? I asked 7 legal experts.
Politics

“I think the larger issue here is the administration’s astounding hypocrisy.”

By Sean Illing
World Politics
Tillerson is trying to avoid war with North Korea. Trump says he’s “wasting his time.”Tillerson is trying to avoid war with North Korea. Trump says he’s “wasting his time.”
World Politics

This is not how diplomacy is done.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Steve Mnuchin: we’re not cutting taxes for rich people. Bernie Sanders: yes, you are.Steve Mnuchin: we’re not cutting taxes for rich people. Bernie Sanders: yes, you are.
Politics

Sanders rips the administration’s talking points on ABC’s This Week.

By Sean Illing

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