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Donald Trump shouts to reporters while departing the White House.

History Repeating

Michael Tomasky

Of Course Trump Will Tank the Economy. It’s What Republicans Do.

As the president’s “Liberation Day” nears, it’s time to liberate ourselves from the vicious cycle of Democrats having to clean up the GOP’s messes.

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President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office as he announces tariffs on auto imports.

Trump’s Trade War on Canada Could Devastate Northern Border States

Trump’s tariff plans look to have major consequences for the state economies heavily intertwined with their Canadian neighbors.

Donad Trump makes an exasperated hand gesture while speaking at his first Cabinet meeting. Marco Rubio in the background stares into space.

Trump’s Most Dangerous Enabler Is Not Who You Think It Is

Kash Patel? Pam Bondi? Stephen Miller? No, no, and no. For now, the winner of this dubious title, and serial betrayer of his old principles, is the guy in Foggy Bottom.