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Trump stands at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Don't Overthink It

There Is No Method to Trump’s Madness. He’s Simply Insane.

His defenders try to apply reason to his erratic, nonsensical decisions. That’s a fool’s errand—but fools abound in this administration.

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Donald Trump, accompanied by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaks to the media in the Oval Office.

Trump Is Fighting His Court Losses With a Surprising Legal Tactic

Legal skirmishes between the administration and lower court judges have highlighted the way the federal court system itself has become a thorn in the president’s side.

Raphael Glucksmann, co-founder of the Place Publique party

The Man Who Saved France From Marine Le Pen

Raphael Glucksmann spoke with The New Republic about how he helped keep the far-right out of power—and his leftist vision for the country’s future.