Opinion

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UP SCHMITT’S CREEK

He Set Up a Half-Court Shot. Then He Faceplanted

Sen. Eric Schmitt provided a brutally entertaining moment in an otherwise dull hearing.

Michael Ian Black

Donald Trump

DESPERATE MEASURES

Why Trump Will Do Anything to Avoid Losing

For him, it’s not just political. It’s existential.

Michael Wolff

A photo illustration of Donald Trump and the Capitol building.

THEM’S FIGHTIN’ WORDS

Trump’s ‘Final Battle’ Plans Have Democrats Braced for Chaos

Pro-democracy groups and former leaders are preparing for war ahead of the midterms—and afterward.

Eleanor Clift

Donald Trump, ruby slippers photo illustration

Trump Just Wants to Go Home. Republicans Should Let Him

And then they should lock the door to the Oval Office from the outside.

John Casey

Xi Jinping state dinner

How Tech Moguls Took Over the White House Dinner Table

It’s a power grab. And a political bargain.

Joanna Coles

A photo illustration of Xi and Trump.

How Trump Just Showed Us Who’s Really on Top

Don’t tell Natalie, but unrequited love is in the air at the White House.

David Rothkopf

Trump TV

I Barely Survived Watching Trump TV. Here’s What I Learned

Nothing. I learned nothing. Except that we should all change the channel while we still can.

Michael Ian Black

A photo illustration of Natalie Harp and Donald Trump.

FATAL ATTRACTION

How Natalie Harp Just Became America’s Most Dangerous Woman

The president’s aide and constant companion has a unique position inside the White House.

David Gardner

A photo illustration of CNN NewsNight With Abby Phillip.

This Is the Worst Show on Cable Television

And we’re all watching it. Here’s what that says about us…

Chris Cillizza