Friday's Opinions: The GOP tax plan is ridiculous. Here’s why.

Trump's Cabinet loves living large; Want a clue to Trump's policy? Look at his schedule.   Democracy Dies in Darkness       J. Scott Applewhite   Catherine Rampell The GOP tax plan is ridiculous. Here's why. At best the plan is an outline, lacking crucial details, yet the White House is claiming it could boost the economy by more than 6 percent a year. Read more » Latest Columns   Eugene Robinson Trump's Cabinet loves living large Do any of our top officials understand the difference between public service and personal luxury? Read more »     David Ignatius Want a clue to Trump's policy? Look at his schedule. The hardest challenge in following this chaotic White House is separating actual policy from the backbiting that surrounds the president. Read more »   Nasser Weddady Trump's travel ban on Chad makes absolutely no sense In spite of its poverty, this African nation has been no softy on terrorism. Read more »   Joe Scarborough Do I even know you anymore? The guys I came up with in the South would never boo a former American prisoner of war. Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Lonnie Bunch and David Skorton Protests in sports aren't new at all Athletes have long been agents of social change in America. Read more »     Michael Gerson Roy Moore's deep devotion to the Gospel of Bannon His absurd claims reflect a kind of zealotry willing to call night day and day night. Read more »   Anne Applebaum A Brit's speech in an American election takes a Stalinist turn Terms such as "enemy within" featured at Nigel Farage's rally for Roy Moore in Alabama. Read more »   Fareed Zakaria There's a way out on North Korea Convening an international conference on nuclear proliferation that includes Pyongyang could offer a peaceful way forward. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Trump’s tax plan is designed to help the little people The Trump administration is working hard for you It's all about empathy. Some members of Trump's Cabinet have a taste for private jets and military aircraft at taxpayers' expense   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View Trump's tax 'miracle': Cowardice and dishonesty His plan presents a series of giveaways to the wealthy. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   This tyrant's reach knows no borders Afgan Mukhtarli was kidnapped from Georgia and taken to Azerbaijan, the country from which he fled. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Montgomery County considers risking thousands of jobs The County Council eyes a $15 minimum wage, despite the evidence. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Latest Blogs The U.S. owes it to the Kurds to help de-escalate tensions after the independence referendum Top Kurdish officials say they need help now in calming the situation, and they're right. By David Ignatius  •  PostPartisan  •  Read more »   Tom Price’s truly amazing plane apology The Price was right. By Alexandra Petri  •  ComPost  •  Read more »   Happy Hour Roundup Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion. By Paul Waldman  •  The Plum Line  •  Read more »   Two excellent, intellectual nominations to the 5th Circuit (Jim Ho and Justice Don Willett) Stephanos Bibas, David Stras and Allison Eid -- nominated some months ago to the 3rd, 8th and 10th circuits, respectively -- are also first-rate choices. By Eugene Volokh  •  The Volokh Conspiracy  •  Read more »   The book-selling power of Fox News, in one chart Bill O'Reilly, former host, sees sales for latest "Killing" book descend to first "Killing" book. By Erik Wemple  •  Erik Wemple  •  Read more »   The emoluments clauses litigation, Part 3 — so what if the president does not hold ‘Office … under the United States’? Responses to nine frequently asked questions. By Josh Blackman and Seth Barrett Tillman  •  The Volokh Conspiracy  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   Daily 202 PowerPost's must-read morning briefing for decision-makers. Sign Up »         Share Opinions:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Opinions. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071