Paul Waldman
author and commentator
Paul Waldman is a journalist and author whose writing has appeared in dozens of publications. He writes The Cross Section, a newsletter about politics and culture, and hosts the podcast of the same name. His latest book is "White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy."
Paul Waldman is a journalist and author whose writing has appeared in dozens of publications. He writes The Cross Section, a newsletter about politics and culture, and hosts the podcast of the same name. His latest book is "White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy."
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Susan Collins was worried about Tulsi Gabbard. Just not enough.
With confirmation votes for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Tulsi Gabbard, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Susan Collins have abandoned their promises of independence.
Trump's honeymoon, such as it was, is definitively over
Democrats tried to work with President Donald Trump in his second term, but his actions in his first two weeks have closed the door.
What Republicans and RFK Jr. tried to hide from you about Medicaid
At Kennedy's confirmation hearing, he and Republican senators ignored the best thing the government could do to help rural hospitals: expand Medicaid.
Trump’s ‘weaponization’ order seeks to do exactly what it condemns
Trump signed an executive order on “Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government," a declaration that this administration is looking to punish those Trump perceives as his enemies.
Republicans insist that Trump is hugely popular. His polls say otherwise.
Trump was a historically unpopular president in his first term, and pre-inauguration polls show he’ll face the same widespread opposition in his second term.
A notorious Jan. 6 defendant’s pardon request could expose Trump’s big lie
As millions of Americans greet the beginning of the second Trump presidency with dread or even panic, one group of people is filled with hope that their lives will be transformed for the better.
The one piece of good news Trump won’t claim credit for
Crime, especially homicide, is down dramatically from the spike that occurred during the worst of the pandemic in 2020.
Democrats’ ‘President Musk’ strategy wasn’t subtle — but it worked
Democrats wanted to get under Trump's skinby saying Musk holds the real power in their relationship. Trump's recent comments suggest it worked.
Trump may try to privatize the Postal Service. His foes should welcome the fight.
Donald Trump has never liked the U.S.
Trump’s move to replace Lina Khan exposes JD Vance’s fake populism
For the last few years, a younger generation of Republicans — including Vice President-elect J.D.
Trump’s Cabinet choices are dreadful. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?
Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.
