The Rules Do Not Apply to Trump Because the Rules Never Existed
President Donald Trump is showing us how norms were always just guidelines.
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John McCain
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Why Do We Speak Ill of the Dead?
For people who exercise great power, accountability after death is a small price to pay.
Too Much and Still Not Enough: Mourning Aretha Franklin
The funerals of my Muslim childhood were quick and modest. But I've learned to love the extended gospel funeral. Aretha's homegoing reminded me why.
What We Can Learn From John McCain’s Funeral
The late senator's funeral had an unspoken but vital message for those who still wield power: to not wait until your time is up to speak out.
Viewfinder: Paying Tribute to John McCain
Flowers and notes are placed in tribute to Senator John McCain outside a mortuary in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 26th, 2018.
John McCain Says He’ll Vote Against Graham-Cassidy
The Arizona senator's opposition seemingly sinks the bill.
Senate Passes Bill to Raise the Debt Ceiling
A supermajority of the Senate voted on Thursday to pass a short-term measure to raise the debt ceiling.
What McCain’s Brain Cancer Tells Us About Vietnam Vets’ Exposure to Agent Orange
The Republican senator never has sought to connect any of his health troubles, including prior bouts with skin cancer, with Agent Orange exposure and has a mixed record when it comes to compensating fellow veterans for wartime exposures.
Libertarians Are Raking in Small Donors
For candidates like Ted Cruz, it's no longer about the single cash cow donor.