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The Trump Train Is Going Full Speed Ahead

This is certainly an administration that reminds us why the framers decided on separation of powers.

Schumer Again Defends Decision to Avoid Shutdown Amid Calls to Resign

Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, said a government shutdown would have been “10 or 20 times worse” than the Republican...

American Universities at a Crossroads

Readers respond to the Trump administration’s punitive cuts at Columbia and other schools and the future of higher education.

Should the U.S. Government Provide Humanitarian Assistance Abroad?

President Trump abruptly stopped providing foreign aid. He says it is a waste of taxpayer money. Critics say his move will cause a humanitarian...

Trump Does Actually Need to Legislate

There are limits to governing by executive order.

Trump dice que vale la pena enfrentar el costo de la recesión

El presidente Trump y sus asesores dicen que sus políticas pueden causar dolor a corto plazo, pero que producirán grandes ganancias con el tiempo....

Trump Says a Recession Would Be Worth It, but Economists Are Skeptical

President Trump and his advisers say his policies may cause short-term pain but will produce big gains over time. Many economists are skeptical of...

Current Policy Baseline: The Budget Trick That Could Make Tax Cuts Look Free

A maneuver so wonky that it might be best explained with sports cars and anime streaming.

Takeaways ​From ​The Times Interview ​With Chuck Schumer About the Federal Spending Bill

The day after angering many Democrats’ by backing a Republican spending bill, Schumer argued that he can still lead his party in the Senate,...

Colleges Are Under Attack. They Can Fight Back.

This is a moment to trumpet the strengths of higher education and address its weaknesses.

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