By Robert J. Samuelson   There was a brief moment after Donald Trump’s election when it was conceivable to ask whether he would strive to be a “uniter” or a…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   By all means, let’s have a carbon tax. It’s the best way to deal with global climate change. It would require Republicans and Democrats to…

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By Kathleen Parker   To sum up President Trump’s first month in office, he has exceeded everyone’s expectations. To those who opposed him, he’s worse than expected. To those who…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   Comes now Timothy Geithner, treasury secretary from 2009 to 2013, to tell you that much of what you “know” about Dodd-Frank — Congress’ response to…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   Comes now Timothy Geithner, treasury secretary from 2009 to 2013, to tell you that much of what you “know” about Dodd-Frank — Congress’ response to…

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By Kathleen Parker   Good news: In two years, we’ll have a new president. Bad news: If we make it that long. My “good” prediction is based on the Law…

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By Kathleen Parker   Good news: In two years, we’ll have a new president. Bad news: If we make it that long. My “good” prediction is based on the Law…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   ”Mexico braces for a trade war with Washington,” headline in the Financial Times, Jan. 31, 2017. Let’s hope not, because a trade war triggered by…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   ”Mexico braces for a trade war with Washington,” headline in the Financial Times, Jan. 31, 2017. Let’s hope not, because a trade war triggered by…

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By Kathleen Parker   To review the left’s reaction to Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch is to infer he’s the spawn of Dracula — a cruel and bloodless beast who…

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By Kathleen Parker   To review the left’s reaction to Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch is to infer he’s the spawn of Dracula — a cruel and bloodless beast who…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   “For too long, a small group in our nation’s capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost. Washington flourished,…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   “For too long, a small group in our nation’s capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost. Washington flourished,…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   The question that swirls around Donald Trump’s inaugural address is whether his aggressively pronounced policy of America First will actually result in America Last —…

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By Kathleen Parker   So, that happened. Let us pray. Yes, of course, you can go back to sleep, Mr. Van Winkle, but it won’t change the facts. Donald Trump…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   It is far too early to render final judgment on the Obama presidency. All the chatter about his “legacy” overlooks two obvious realities. The significance…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   We are in the throes of another round of what the economist Joseph Schumpeter memorably called “creative destruction.” Two icons of American business — Macy’s…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   We are in the throes of another round of what the economist Joseph Schumpeter memorably called “creative destruction.” Two icons of American business — Macy’s…

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By Kathleen Parker   Republicans can argue until their last breath that Trump objectors are sore losers, but isn’t more at stake than “mere politics”? This phrase has been rendered…

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By Kathleen Parker   Republicans can argue until their last breath that Trump objectors are sore losers, but isn’t more at stake than “mere politics”? This phrase has been rendered…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   Jawboning is back in style, courtesy of Donald J. Trump. Those with long memories will recall that “jawboning” is a term that became fashionable in…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   Jawboning is back in style, courtesy of Donald J. Trump. Those with long memories will recall that “jawboning” is a term that became fashionable in…

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By Kathleen Parker   CHARLESTON, S.C. – If Death lingers in courtroom corridors awaiting sentences, this historic city’s federal courthouse was surely a top destination. On Tuesday, the Reaper’s patience…

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By Kathleen Parker   CHARLESTON, S.C. – If Death lingers in courtroom corridors awaiting sentences, this historic city’s federal courthouse was surely a top destination. On Tuesday, the Reaper’s patience…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   We’re all playing a guessing game. During the campaign, Donald Trump made many promises. But whether friend or foe, we don’t know what he will…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   We’re all playing a guessing game. During the campaign, Donald Trump made many promises. But whether friend or foe, we don’t know what he will…

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By Kathleen Parker   First, a history refresher: For the past nine years, a smattering of Americans, most recently led by our now president-elect, have insisted that Barack Obama is…

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By Kathleen Parker   First, a history refresher: For the past nine years, a smattering of Americans, most recently led by our now president-elect, have insisted that Barack Obama is…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   One insistent question that will shape 2017 is whether we’re witnessing the gradual decay of the post-World War II international order, dominated by the economic…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   One insistent question that will shape 2017 is whether we’re witnessing the gradual decay of the post-World War II international order, dominated by the economic…

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By Kathleen Parker   CHARLESTON, S.C. — As convicted murderer Dylann Roof prepares to defend himself in the sentencing phase of his trial, a clearer understanding of his motives in…

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By Kathleen Parker   CHARLESTON, S.C. — As convicted murderer Dylann Roof prepares to defend himself in the sentencing phase of his trial, a clearer understanding of his motives in…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   It may be wishful thinking, but it’s just possible that Vladimir Putin has done us a great favor. He has alerted us to the true…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   It may be wishful thinking, but it’s just possible that Vladimir Putin has done us a great favor. He has alerted us to the true…

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By Kathleen Parker   CHARLESTON, S.C. – As usual, the year’s end brings reflections and ruminations on what was and what is to be. This time around, however, it feels…

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By Kathleen Parker   CHARLESTON, S.C. – As usual, the year’s end brings reflections and ruminations on what was and what is to be. This time around, however, it feels…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   Any reporter who’s written about the federal budget knows that there’s a surefire solution to every problem. It’s called “fraud, waste and abuse.” You want…

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By Robert J. Samuelson   Any reporter who’s written about the federal budget knows that there’s a surefire solution to every problem. It’s called “fraud, waste and abuse.” You want…

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