Opinions P.M.: How not to win the Democratic Party nomination for president

As Colombia welcomes fleeing Venezuelans, children bear the heaviest burden; If Trump declares a national emergency, Pelosi can jam Republicans. Here's how.

The Plum Line How not to win the Democratic Party nomination for president Joe Biden wants to be president. But he has exactly the wrong idea about how to get there. By Paul Waldman · Read more As Colombia welcomes fleeing Venezuelans, children bear the heaviest burden Colombia's commitment to refugees deserves recognition and represents a unique opportunity for the international donor community. By Caroline Kennedy and Sarah K. Smith · Read more   The Plum Line If Trump declares a national emergency, Pelosi can jam Republicans. Here's how. The House speaker can initiate a process that forces the GOP-controlled Senate to vote on Trump's emergency declaration. By Greg Sargent · Read more   McClatchy buyouts could claim chain's full-time Guantanamo reporter But McClatchy says it will continue full-time coverage of the site. By Erik Wemple · Read more   The WorldPost Trump needs a comprehensive trade deal with China. Luckily, it already exists. China's already offered concessions. Trump needs to use that. By Michael Froman · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Americans have wised up when it comes to Trump The public doesn't buy what he peddles. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   Trump pulls out of an even bigger deal he doesn't like Putin doesn't like this one either. By Tom Toles · Read more   Sherrod Brown prompts the question: Can a Democrat do nuance? The Ohio senator might not be easy to pigeonhole. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   D.C. Mayor Bowser should put her plans to take Fort Dupont's money on ice This isn't about choosing between schools and the rink, this is about keeping a promise to the kids to build a new ice rink. By Willem Polak and John Radar · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Can we skip to the State of the Union response? Stacey Abrams might actually have something to say. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   A deeper tech concern is at the core of the U.S.-Huawei spat The rollout of 5G is expected to reshape not only modern economies but modern warfare, too. And so far, China appears to be far ahead. By John Pomfret · Read more   A deal on the border takes creativity Ten ways to skin a cat. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   The state of the union is executive goof-off time Some say he is the best goof-off ever. By Tom Toles · 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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