The Perils of Electing a Celebrity-in-Chief
Presidential historian Barbara Perry takes stock of Donald Trump, and assesses the long-term damage he is likely creating.
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Trump’s Proposed USAID Budget Cuts Worry Kenyan Conservationists
Overall, nations in the developing world are in limbo over the cuts, and worried they'll lose vital USAID funds.
How the White House’s Proposed EPA Cuts Would Devastate Florida
Trump's proposed budget would put millions of Florida residents and tourists at risk. Congress has just over a month to hash out how much of his proposed cuts will become law.
How Trump’s Cuts to Biofuels Research Would Hurt the Planet and Our Economy
Biofuels can reduce emissions, benefit American corporations, and create jobs. But slashing the budget of the Bioenergy Technologies Office effectively eliminates those possibilities.
The Dangers of a Weakened President
Even if no one—inside or outside of the federal government—takes Donald Trump seriously, he could still cause a great deal of damage.
Trump Fires Chief Strategist Steve Bannon
Bannon has been on the outs with the Trump administration for some time.
Trump’s Racism Crisis Deepens Over His Barcelona Comments
It took days for the president to respond to the tragedy in Charlottesville, but just minutes to respond to the one in Barcelona.
Juggalo and Pro-Trump Rallies May Converge on the National Mall in September
Both groups have scheduled rallies for the same afternoon.
Trump’s Actions on a Recently Drafted Climate Change Report Are ‘Troubled and Opaque’
Several people involved with the study said the heat drawn by the early disclosure of the document might well have the opposite of its intended effect.
Trump Disbands Advisory Councils as CEOs Resign
The resignations followed the president's controversial comments about the violence Charlottesville, Virginia.