YesterdayanalysisWhen it comes to the Iran war, Trump has no clear goal or answersDavid Shribman5 min read
March 5, 2026analysisTrump’s wins in the Senate and the House nevertheless reveal he is losing his grip on powerDavid Shribman5 min read
March 4, 2026analysisBy not blocking Trump, Congress presents two characteristics of modern American politicsDavid Shribman4 min read
March 2, 2026analysisTrump’s promises to avoid foreign wars meet the reality of officeDavid Shribman5 min read
March 1, 2026analysisThe U.S. attack on Iran is not legal, but that does not matter with American presidentsDavid Shribman5 min read
February 28, 2026analysisTrump takes on his biggest bet so far in striking IranDavid Shribman5 min read
February 27, 2026analysisDemocrats see openings in deep-red Iowa, a state hard-hit by Trump’s tariffsDavid Shribman5 min read
February 24, 2026analysisTrump’s State of the Union address was a celebration of one man’s achievementsDavid Shribman4 min read
February 22, 2026analysisDonald Trump’s State of the Union address comes at an unusually provocative momentDavid Shribman4 min read
February 20, 2026analysisSupreme Court asserts its independence by issuing sharp rebuke to TrumpDavid Shribman4 min read
February 20, 2026analysisTrump’s machinations are simply out there for all to seeDavid Shribman4 min read
February 16, 2026analysisGeorge W. Bush’s essay on humility offers a timely critique David Shribman4 min read
February 9, 2026analysisTrump is going through a rough patch – but don’t expect him to changeDavid Shribman4 min read
January 30, 2026analysisWhen it comes to Iran, is Trump a man without a plan?David Shribman4 min read
January 26, 2026analysisMilitary deployment shifted the landscape in 1950s Arkansas. Will ICE reshape Minnesota?David Shribman5 min read
January 22, 2026analysisTrump’s hope for territorial expansion breaks away from the path of his predecessors David Shribman5 min read
January 21, 2026analysisIn Davos speech, Trump speaks to allies in language once reserved for adversaries David Shribman5 min read
January 20, 2026analysisDemocracy in the U.S. uncertain after a year of the Trump stress testDavid Shribman5 min read