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Trump’s Immigration Plan Meeting Opposition, From Republicans

Doug Mataconis · 11 Comments

The White House’s immigration plan is facing opposition in both chambers of Congress from moderate and conservative Republicans alike.

Ireland To Vote On Referendum Liberalizing Abortion Laws

Doug Mataconis · 6 Comments

In May, Irish voters will vote on a referendum to remove the near-universal ban on abortion in the nation’s Constitution. And it looks as though it will pass.

Trumps Fails To Implement Sanctions Against Russia Passed By Congress

Doug Mataconis · 18 Comments

Once again, President Trump is going soft on Russia. Why? I’ll leave that up to the reader to decide.

Quick Takes

The State Of The Union Address Is Unnecessary and Irrelevant

Doug Mataconis · 55 Comments

Do yourself a favor and skip the State Of The Union Address tonight. You won’t be missing anything important.

FBI Deputy Director, Trump Target, Steps Down

James Joyner · 28 Comments

Andrew McCabe has stepped down as the FBI’s number two after months of attacks from President Trump.

‘Trump Slump’ In Travel To The U.S. Has Cost $4.6 Billion And 40,000 Jobs

Doug Mataconis · 7 Comments

International travel to the United States has declined since Donald Trump took office, and it’s having a measurable impact on the economy.

Prospects For A DACA Deal Looking Grim

Doug Mataconis

The prospects for a deal in Congress on DACA are starting to look grim.

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The Myth And Dangers Of “No Daylight” Between The United States And Israel

Doug Mataconis

The Trump Administration has acted in a manner to create the impression that there is “no daylight” between the United States and Israel. This is a myth, and pursuing such a goal poses real dangers for America’s national interests.

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Many South Koreans Not So Thrilled With The Idea Of A Unified Korea

Doug Mataconis

The recent cooling of relations between North and South Korea has led to some talk of eventual reunification, but for many South Koreans that idea is a non-starter.

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Government Orders Massive Increase in Streaming Rights Fees

James Joyner

A government panel has mandated a 50% increase in the revenue share streaming services pay songwriters and music publishers.

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Challenges to the Health of American Democracy

Steven L. Taylor

Democratic norms are eroding.

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Polish Government Sending History Of Polish Collaboration With Nazis Down The Memory Hole

Doug Mataconis

The Polish Government appears ready to approve a law that seeks to whitewash the truth about the role that many Poles played in the Holocaust.

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A Return to “a Republic, not a Democracy”

Steven L. Taylor

And a little Electoral College for good measure.

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Donald Trump Reportedly Won’t Visit United Kingdom Unless Theresa May Bans Protests

Doug Mataconis

Donald Trump is wildly unpopular in the United Kingdom, and that’s apparently causing him to eschew visiting the United States’s most important ally.

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Republicans Are Slavishly Backing Trump At Their Own Risk

Doug Mataconis

Despite mounting evidence and outrageous behavior, Republicans nationwide and on Capitol Hill continue to do the Administration’s dirty work. They’ll most likely live to regret it.

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What Trump Economic Boom?

Doug Mataconis

President Trump and his supporters like to claim that the economy has been booming since he became President. A look at the numbers reveals that this is not the case.

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European Allies Rebuffing American Efforts To Renegotiate Iran Nuclear Deal

Doug Mataconis

America’s closest European allies are rebuffing the Trump Administration’s efforts to renegotiate the nuclear deal with Iran. They’re right to do so.

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A Strong, But Not Spectacular, Report On Economic Growth

Doug Mataconis

The economy grew in the final quarter of 2017, but at a slower pace than earlier in the year and far slower than what the President has promised.

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Trump Tried To Fire Robert Mueller In June

Doug Mataconis

And the evidence for obstruction of justice continues to mount.

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Trump Appears To Make Concessions On A DACA Deal, Then The White House Pulls Them Back

Doug Mataconis

Less than a day after the President appeared to make a major concession regarding DACA, the White House has thrown a monkey wrench into the whole process.

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Senate Democrats Prepared To De-Link Budget Talks From Progress On DACA

Doug Mataconis

Democrats in the Senate appear ready to de-link DACA from the budget. That would remove the threat of a government shutdown, but it could anger their base.

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As Trump Withdraws Into Fortress America, The World Moves On

Doug Mataconis

President Trump has alienated America’s allies and friends, and they are acting accordingly.

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Congress Needs To Act In Response To Trump’s Illegal War In Syria

Doug Mataconis

With the Administration set to commit the United States to a forever war in Syria, it’s time for Congress to act.

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The Growing Partisan Divide Over America’s Relationship With Israel

Doug Mataconis

Americans were once largely united in their opinions about Israel and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. That’s not the case anymore.

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The Path To A DACA Deal Won’t Be An Easy One

Doug Mataconis

Getting to a DACA deal isn’t going to be easy.

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One Year After Trump Withdrew, Canada Forms A New Trans-Pacific Partnership

Doug Mataconis

Just over one year after President Trump’s foolish and ill-informed decision to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Canada has stepped in to rescue the deal.

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The Case For Bringing Back Earmarks

Doug Mataconis

It’s been seven years since Congress eliminated earmarking, and what we’ve seen has provided good evidence for the argument that it should never have been eliminated.

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Who Suffers the Most from Government Shutdowns?

James Joyner

My latest for The National Interest has posted.

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