Opinions P.M.: Trump’s lock on the GOP matters less and less

Maduro's inauguration sets the stage to further isolate Venezuela's regime; Trump is trying to touch all the bases on Syria 'policy'

Trump's lock on the GOP matters less and less Trump has a big share of a shrinking pie. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Read more » Maduro's inauguration sets the stage to further isolate Venezuela's regime Latin America's response to Venezuela's political and economic crisis has now stalled, despite steadily worsening conditions. By Benjamin N. Gedan and Fernando Cutz  •  Read more »   Trump is trying to touch all the bases on Syria 'policy' Or is he just giving us the runaround? By Tom Toles  •  Read more »   Act Four Let's face it: We watch the Golden Globes and Oscars for the disasters It's more fun to see Hollywood's facade crack than it is to see the industry in its politest, most benign form. By Alyssa Rosenberg  •  Read more »   There's a problem with Biden's rationale for a possible 2020 run Biden's run is riskier than it seems. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT The Plum Line Ocasio-Cortez is right. Democrats should talk about raising taxes on the rich. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez uses her celebrity to push an issue onto the agenda. By Paul Waldman  •  Read more »   The Plum Line Is there a way to break Trump's will? One Democrat has an idea. Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Democrats should block all business in the Senate until Mitch McConnell votes on reopening the government. By Greg Sargent  •  Read more »   What you really wish these Republicans would say Instead of covering for Trump, let's be brutally honest. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Read more »   The far right is losing the argument, so its base is just going to have to accept better health care Sometimes revenge is served warmly. (BLOG POST) By Tom Toles  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT PostEverything History to Trump: CIA was aiding Afghan rebels before the Soviets invaded in '79 The United States has been in the Afghan jihad for a very long time – so long that we sometimes forget we became part of the war 40 years ago — 10 months before the Soviets blundered into Kabul. By Tim Weiner  •  Read more »   More than anything, Democrats need a Trump-toppler In 2020, many candidates might have the right message, but which one will be the best messenger? By Jennifer Rubin  •  Read more »   PostEverything Is Donald Trump losing his agenda-setting power? Divided government dilutes the president's ability to define the issues that matter. By Daniel Drezner  •  Read more »   Trump is talking to walls Trump claims that past presidents have told him he should build a wall. By Ann Telnaes  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Trailer newsletter News and insight on political campaigns around the country, from David Weigel. 435 districts. 50 states. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. Sign Up  »

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