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Kristof: Helpful tips from an anti-authoritarian playbook

Don’t underestimate the power of mockery, pointing out corruption and the influence held by one person.

 

Schwab: Words, numbers mean what Trump and cadre say they mean

It’s best if you 86 past and present; they only keep you from accepting what’s happening around you.

 

Goldberg: Trump-backing Christians accuse Jews of antisemitism

There’s something off about Project Esther’s tagging of American Jews as supporters of Hamas.

 

Burke: Don’t let Trump & Co. get away with ‘no comment’ on outrages

For the tiring list of firings, cuts, busted norms and unconstitutional acts, hold them accountable.

Douthat: What guides Trump policy is a doctorine of the deal

Hawk or dove, former friend or foe; what matters most is driving a bargain, for good or ill.

Friedman: The uncertainties facing Biden and the world order

Biden, facing infirmities of mind and body, still understands the mission of America in the world.

Goldberg: How did so many Democrats miss Biden’s infirmity?

Democrats need to own up to the cover-up now while there’s time to earn back voters’ confidence.

Saunders: Why did Tapper wait until now to admit Biden’s decline?

It was clear to voters long before Biden dropped out. Yet, now the CNN host has a book to sell.

Harrop: Democrats’ battles over age ignore age of electorate

Party leaders should be careful with criticisms over age; they still have to appeal to older voters.

Saunders: Saudi visit puts Trump’s foreign policy on display

Like it or not, embracing the Saudis and who they are makes more sense than driving them elsewhere.

Schwab: Taken for a ride by the high plane grifter

A 747 from Qatari royals. Cyrpto-kleptocracy. And trade ‘deals’ that shift with Trump’s whims.

Goldberg: Is RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement suffering irony deficiency

His pick for surgeon general is faltering because she isn’t attacking vaccines earnestly enough.

Douthat: What Catholics and the world need from Pope Leo

Rather than a return to Catholic cultural wars, Leo can tackle basics issues of faith and humanity.

Harrop: Lack of SALT deal could doom GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

A handful of Republicans, concerned for their seats, want a tax deduction key to high-tax blue states

Welch: Local elections work best when voters prepare for task

With ballots set, now’s the time to study issues and ask candidates where they stand and what they’ll do.

Goldberg: Can Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats break through?

Struggling in the polls themselves, the Democrats’ leader says the focus is on comparisons with Republicans.

Saunders: Trump’s charm offensive won’t win over Canadians

As long as his tariffs remain in place, being polite to the prime minister won’t impress Canadians.

Klein: Trump’s pick of Vance signaled values of his second term

Selecting Vance as his vice president cued all that what mattered now was not just loyalty but sycophancy.

Schwab: Trump isn’t a lawyer, but plays president on TV

Unsure if he has to abide by the Constitution, Trump’s next gig could be prison warden or movie director.

Burke: ‘Big One’ will hit one day; today’s the day to prepare

Could be weeks. Could be years. But a massive quake will hit the Northwest. Plan and prepare now.