Not only are tariffs making inflation worse, but the president is also arguing that's a good thing. Our economic injury is self-inflicted. And Republicans have been cheering for it. read more
At least three key Senate Republicans are criticizing President Donald Trump's budget proposal, arguing it does not do enough to support the military. The White House proposal, which was released Friday, sets aside $1 trillion for the Pentagon, a 13 percent increase. But it assumes $119.3 billion of that will come from the "one big beautiful" bill that Republican lawmakers are working on to deliver on Trump's legislative priorities, including defense. Those voicing concerns with that approach included Sen. Roger Wicker (Mississippi), chairman of the Armed Services Committee; Sen. Susan Collins (Maine), chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee; and Sen. Mitch McConnell (Kentucky), the former Republican leader.
Mr. Trump has the potential to do far more harm in the remainder of his term. If he continues down this path and Congress and the courts fail to stop him, it could fundamentally alter the character of American government. read more
Matt K. Lewis: Trump isn't failing because America's culture and institutions are too strong. He's failing because what we're experiencing isn't a leader who can make the trains run on time; it's more akin to the world's most corrupt HOA meeting, scaled up to the executive branch. read more
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