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Donald Trump speaks to the press after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House.

Only One Thing Explains Trump’s Tariff Madness

Don’t fall for the “coherence fallacy.” The president believes (mistakenly) that he’s figured out how to get rid of the progressive income tax.

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Trump points his finger just off-center of the camera while speaking into a microphone, with a painting of Teddy Roosevelt behind him.

The Forgotten Dystopian Vision That Explains Trump’s Canada Obsession

The president’s outlandish fixation on annexing Canada and Greenland makes sense when you understand his worldview. It’s pretty similar to one articulated in 1941.

Donald Trump shouts to reporters while departing the White House.

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.