So much for the trade deal we were promised. President Donald Trump came to Britain, said all the right things, invited the king for a return visit, and then went home, leaving in place the highest tariffs in a century. His justifications keep changing. Sometimes tariffs are a way to protect jobs, sometimes retaliation for […]

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Not long ago, the following “journalists” had prominent positions in […]

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to revert to its old title of Department of War and for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth‘s title to be changed to secretary of war. The order states that the name change is aimed at emphasizing the armed services’ dynamic offensive capabilities with […]

One of many ways Britain sought to puff up President Donald Trump during his state visit was with flattering echoes of the prime minister whom he most admires: Winston Churchill. King Charles III served his banquet guest Pol Roger champagne, of which Churchill generally drank a pint every lunchtime. Trump, toasting the king, responded by […]

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is the Barney Fife of elected lawyers, but she lacks Fife’s decency and charm. She was laughed out of court last week — literally — by a Gov. Gretchen Whitmer-appointed judge when the charges against 15 2020 Donald Trump electors were dismissed. Nessel charged the group with forgery, fraud, and six other […]