Donald Trump

Trump orders functioning as bills of attainder are prohibited by the Constitution and repugnant to its separation of powers.

Trump has inverted the U.S. approach to Russia and Europe. European leaders must aid Ukraine and take ownership of their own security.

A case that prompted a court injunction helps show executive orders on refugee resettlement and on South Africa are egregious and unlawful.

Chaotic inconsistencies risk undermining its own approach and suggest splits between “peace through strength” and great-power appeasement.

The president is wrong about what an invasion is—and what powers it triggers.

An essay on the lessons for the Trump administration of territorial acquisition from the McKinley era and the dangers it would pose today.

Beyond complicating the chances of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the idea undermines core principles of the international legal order and threatens U.S. interests.

District Attorney Alvin Brag could potentially fill the void in accountability by bringing charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

An exploration of how bargains between Trump and Putin may play out in negotiations to end Russia's war, and the consequences for the vital interests of Ukraine.

The Trump administration’s action undermines bipartisan efforts to support freedom fighters and enables corrupt autocrats.

As the administration crafts a plan to help Ukraine get Russia to the negotiating table, it must restore vital non-military assistance, too.

A Q&A with Marietje Schaake, author of The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley, on Big Tech and threats to democracy.